P. J. Brown
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Collier Brown, Jr. commonly referred to as P. J. Brown, is a retired American professional basketball
player who played in the National Basketball Association
(NBA). The , 239 lb (108.4 kg; 17.1 st) center
/power forward
was selected out of Louisiana Tech University
by the New Jersey Nets
with the 29th overall pick in the 1992 NBA Draft
, but began his NBA career only in the 1993-94 season
. He has been voted into the NBA All-Defensive Second Team
three times, in 1997, 1999
and 2001, and won the NBA Sportsmanship Award
in 2004
. He attended Winnfield Senior High School in Winnfield
, Louisiana
, where he played for the Winnfield Tigers, and has played professionally for the New Jersey Nets
, Miami Heat
, Charlotte/New Orleans(/OKC) Hornets, Chicago Bulls
and Boston Celtics
.
and averaged 10.1 points
and 8.4 rebounds
per game in 121 contests. He left Louisiana Tech as the Bulldogs' 2nd all-time leader in blocks
with 241, and 5th in rebounds with 1,017.
with the 29th overall pick in the second round of the 1992 NBA Draft
by the New Jersey Nets
. However, he elected to play in the Greek League
his first year out of college and averaged 17.0 points, 13.3 rebounds and 3.2 blocks per game for Panionios
.
In his first three seasons in the NBA, from 1993
to 1996
, he played in 240 regular season games for the New Jersey Nets
, of which he started 198 games, averaging 8.4 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.37 blocks in 30.7 minutes per game. He appeared in 4 playoff
games for the Nets in the 1994 NBA Playoffs
. He also participated in the 1994 Rookie Challenge during NBA All-Star Weekend
.
prior to the 1996-97 season. He had an arguably better stint with the Heat than with the New Jersey Nets
, as he received the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award
and was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team
in 1997. He helped the Heat advance to the Eastern Conference
Finals during the 1997 NBA Playoffs
, where the Heat lost to the Chicago Bulls
in 5 games, with averages of 8.1 points, 8.6 rebounds, 1.33 blocks and 30.1 minutes per game in 15 games.
In the 1998-99 season
, he was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team for the 2nd time in his career. During his four seasons in Miami
, from 1996 to 2000
, Brown appeared in 284 regular season games for the Heat
, starting all but 9 games and averaging 9.9 points, 7.9 rebounds and 1.07 blocks in 31.2 minutes per game. The Heat didn't miss the playoffs
in the four seasons Brown was with the team, and he started all of his 35 playoff games.
, Otis Thorpe
, Tim James and Rodney Buford
, was traded to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Eddie Jones
, Anthony Mason
, Dale Ellis
and Ricky Davis
. In 2000-01, his first season with the Hornets, Brown was selected to his 3rd NBA All-Defensive Second Team
. In 2001-02
, he was chosen as the Central Division
recipient of the NBA Sportsmanship Award
. The Hornets moved to New Orleans
prior to the 2002-03 season
, where Brown had his best scoring seasons, averaging 10.6 points
per game in 240 regular season games from 2002
to 2005
.
During the 2002-03 season
, he received the NBA Community Assist Award for the month of September and was again chosen as the Central Division
recipient of the NBA Sportsmanship Award
, for the 2nd consecutive time. In 2003-04
, he was yet again chosen as the Central Division NBA Sportsmanship Award recipient, for the 3rd consecutive season, this time capturing the 2004 NBA Sportsmanship Award.
Prior to the 2006-07 season
, Brown had played in 999 regular season games, including 941 starts. By that time, he was one of 26 players in NBA history
to have 8,000 points, 7,000 rebounds, 1,000 assists and 1,000 blocks.
J.R. Smith to the Chicago Bulls
in exchange for center
Tyson Chandler
. He played well as a veteran with the young team, starting the majority of his games, though he scored in meager proportions, and only averaged a career-low of 20.2 minutes per game.
, Brown did not re-sign with the Bulls and rejected offers from several teams interested in his services, citing he might have been done with his career. He went into semi-retirement while contemplating a possible return, lasting considerably into the 2007-08 season
.
and weighing his options, Brown signed with the Boston Celtics
for the remainder of the season, in order to bolster their front court. His decision to come to Boston was strongly aided by a conversation with future teammates Ray Allen
and Paul Pierce
, who convinced him to sign with the Celtics during the 2008
NBA All-Star Weekend
. The San Antonio Spurs
and New Orleans Hornets were interested in his services, but he wasn't particularly intrigued by the offers, instead choosing the Celtics who tried to convince him to sign throughout most of the season. He made his debut against the Chicago Bulls
, his former team, on March 7, 2008.
Brown had an unexpected breakout performance which took place in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Cleveland Cavaliers
on May 18, 2008, when he scored 10 points
and pulled down 6 rebounds
, hitting all of his four shots
and making key contributions in the 4th quarter. He hit a key shot with less than two minutes left in the game as the Celtics went on to win the game 97-92. After the game, he told reporters: "That shot, hey, probably I would say the biggest shot of my career". He also had a strong performance in Game 1 of the 2008 NBA Finals
against the Los Angeles Lakers
on June 5, 2008, playing increased minutes in the first Finals game of his 15-year career en route to a Celtics victory. He retired at the end of that season.
| align="left" | 1993–94
| align="left" | New Jersey
| 79 || 54 || 24.7 || .415 || .167 || .757 || 6.2 || 1.2 || .9 || 1.2 || 5.7
|-
| align="left" | 1994–95
| align="left" | New Jersey
| 80 || 63 || 30.8 || .446 || .167 || .671 || 6.1 || 1.7 || .9 || 1.7 || 8.1
|-
| align="left" | 1995–96
| align="left" | New Jersey
| 81 || 81 || 36.3 || .444 || .200 || .770 || 6.9 || 2.0 || 1.0 || 1.2 || 11.3
|-
| align="left" | 1996–97
| align="left" | Miami
| 80 || 71 || 32.4 || .457 || .000 || .732 || 8.4 || 1.2 || 1.1 || 1.2 || 9.5
|-
| align="left" | 1997–98
| align="left" | Miami
| 74 || 74 || 31.9 || .471 || .000 || .766 || 8.6 || 1.4 || .9 || 1.3 || 9.6
|-
| align="left" | 1998–99
| align="left" | Miami
| 50 || 50 || 32.2 || .480 || .000 || .774 || 6.9 || 1.3 || .9 || 1.0 || 11.4
|-
| align="left" | 1999–00
| align="left" | Miami
| 80 || 80 || 28.8 || .480 || .000 || .755 || 7.5 || 1.8 || .8 || .8 || 9.6
|-
| align="left" | 2000–01
| align="left" | Charlotte
| 80 || 79 || 35.1 || .444 || .000 || .852 || 9.3 || 1.6 || 1.0 || 1.1 || 8.5
|-
| align="left" | 2001–02
| align="left" | Charlotte
| 80 || 80 || 32.0 || .474 || .000 || .858 || 9.8 || 1.3 || .7 || 1.0 || 8.4
|-
| align="left" | 2002–03
| align="left" | New Orleans
| 78 || 78 || 33.4 || .531 || .000 || .836 || 9.0 || 1.9 || .9 || 1.0 || 10.7
|-
| align="left" | 2003–04
| align="left" | New Orleans
| 80 || 80 || 34.4 || .476 || .000 || .854 || 8.6 || 1.9 || 1.0 || .9 || 10.5
|-
| align="left" | 2004–05
| align="left" | New Orleans
| 82 || 78 || 34.4 || .446 || .000 || .864 || 9.0 || 2.2 || .9 || .6 || 10.8
|-
| align="left" | 2005–06
| align="left" | NO/Oklahoma City
| 75 || 73 || 31.7 || .461 || .000 || .827 || 7.3 || 1.2 || .6 || .7 || 9.0
|-
| align="left" | 2006–07
| align="left" | Chicago
| 72 || 49 || 20.2 || .407 || .000 || .787 || 4.8 || .7 || .3 || .7 || 6.1
|-
| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | Boston
| 18 || 0 || 11.6 || .341 || .000 || .688 || 3.8 || .6 || .3 || .4 || 2.2
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 1089 || 990 || 31.1 || .460 || .136 || .794 || 7.7 || 1.5 || .8 || 1.0 || 9.1
| align="left" | 1993–94
| align="left" | New Jersey
| 4 || 1 || 14.0 || .222 || .000 || 1.000 || 2.0 || .8 || .0 || .5 || 3.0
|-
| align="left" | 1996–97
| align="left" | Miami
| 15 || 15 || 30.1 || .408 || .000 || .717 || 8.6 || .7 || .6 || 1.3 || 8.1
|-
| align="left" | 1997–98
| align="left" | Miami
| 5 || 5 || 38.0 || .514 || .000 || .364 || 8.8 || .8 || 1.4 || .6 || 9.2
|-
| align="left" | 1998–99
| align="left" | Miami
| 5 || 5 || 28.8 || .467 || .000 || .900 || 6.2 || 1.0 || .4 || .4 || 10.2
|-
| align="left" | 1999–00
| align="left" | Miami
| 10 || 10 || 30.8 || .427 || .000 || .833 || 8.2 || 1.1 || .8 || .4 || 7.5
|-
| align="left" | 2000–01
| align="left" | Charlotte
| 10 || 10 || 38.5 || .418 || .000 || .828 || 10.0 || 1.1 || 1.2 || 1.4 || 8.0
|-
| align="left" | 2001–02
| align="left" | Charlotte
| 9 || 9 || 36.8 || .427 || .000 || .757 || 9.6 || 1.6 || .7 || 1.3 || 10.2
|-
| align="left" | 2002–03
| align="left" | New Orleans
| 6 || 6 || 32.2 || .477 || .000 || .760 || 7.7 || 1.0 || 1.2 || .5 || 10.2
|-
| align="left" | 2003–04
| align="left" | New Orleans
| 7 || 7 || 36.6 || .366 || .000 || .909 || 9.7 || 2.1 || .4 || 1.6 || 8.9
|-
| align="left" | 2006–07
| align="left" | Chicago
| 10 || 10 || 22.8 || .493 || .000 || .739 || 4.7 || 1.2 || .8 || .2 || 8.3
|-
| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | Boston
| 25 || 0 || 13.6 || .464 || .000 || .840 || 2.4 || .5 || .2 || .4 || 2.9
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 106 || 78 || 27.2 || .434 || .000 || .751 || 6.6 || 1.0 || .6 || .8 || 7.1
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player who played in the National Basketball Association
National Basketball Association
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(NBA). The , 239 lb (108.4 kg; 17.1 st) center
Center (basketball)
The center, colloquially known as the five or the post, is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. The center is normally the tallest player on the team, and often has a great deal of strength and body mass as well...
/power forward
Power forward (basketball)
Power forward is a position in the sport of basketball. The position is referred to in playbook terms as the four position and is commonly abbreviated "PF". It has also been referred to as the "post" position. Power forwards play a role similar to that of center in what is called the "post" or "low...
was selected out of Louisiana Tech University
Louisiana Tech University
Louisiana Tech University, often referred to as Louisiana Tech, LA Tech, or Tech, is a coeducational public research university located in Ruston, Louisiana. Louisiana Tech is designated as a Tier 1 school in the national universities category by the 2012 U.S. News & World Report college rankings...
by the New Jersey Nets
New Jersey Nets
The New Jersey Nets are a professional basketball team based in Newark, New Jersey. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
with the 29th overall pick in the 1992 NBA Draft
1992 NBA Draft
The 1992 NBA Draft took place on June 24, 1992, in Portland, Oregon. At the time, the draft was considered to be one of the deepest drafts in NBA history. The top three picks were considered can't-miss prospects. O'Neal and Mourning are likely Hall of Famers...
, but began his NBA career only in the 1993-94 season
1993-94 NBA season
-Statistics leaders:-NBA awards:*Most Valuable Player: Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston Rockets*Rookie of the Year: Chris Webber, Golden State Warriors*Defensive Player of the Year: Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston Rockets...
. He has been voted into the NBA All-Defensive Second Team
NBA All-Defensive Team
The NBA All-Defensive Team is an annual National Basketball Association honor given since the 1968–69 NBA season to the best defensive players during the regular season. Voting is conducted by the NBA head coaches; the coaches are not allowed to vote for players on their own team...
three times, in 1997, 1999
1998-99 NBA season
The 1999 NBA season was the 53rd season of the National Basketball Association . Due to a lockout, the season did not start until February 5, 1999 after a new six year Collective Bargaining Agreement was reached between the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association...
and 2001, and won the NBA Sportsmanship Award
NBA Sportsmanship Award
The National Basketball Association's Sportsmanship Award is an annual National Basketball Association award given since the 1995–96 NBA season, to the player who most "exemplifies the ideals of sportsmanship on the court—ethical behavior, fair play and integrity"...
in 2004
2003-04 NBA season
-Statistics leaders:-Yearly awards:*Most Valuable Player: Kevin Garnett, Minnesota Timberwolves*Rookie of the Year: LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers*Defensive Player of the Year: Ron Artest, Indiana Pacers...
. He attended Winnfield Senior High School in Winnfield
Winnfield, Louisiana
Winnfield is a city in and the parish seat of Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 5,749 at the 2000 census. It has long been associated with the Long faction of the Louisiana Democratic Party and was home to three governors of Louisiana.-Geography:Winnfield is located at ...
, Louisiana
Louisiana
Louisiana is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America. Its capital is Baton Rouge and largest city is New Orleans. Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are local governments equivalent to counties...
, where he played for the Winnfield Tigers, and has played professionally for the New Jersey Nets
New Jersey Nets
The New Jersey Nets are a professional basketball team based in Newark, New Jersey. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
, Miami Heat
Miami Heat
The Miami Heat is a professional basketball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. The team is a member of the Southeast Division in the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . They play their home games at American Airlines Arena in Downtown Miami...
, Charlotte/New Orleans(/OKC) Hornets, Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1966. They play their home games at the United Center...
and Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1946, the team is currently owned by Boston Basketball Partners LLC. The Celtics play their home games at the TD Garden, which...
.
College
Brown played four years at Louisiana TechLouisiana Tech University
Louisiana Tech University, often referred to as Louisiana Tech, LA Tech, or Tech, is a coeducational public research university located in Ruston, Louisiana. Louisiana Tech is designated as a Tier 1 school in the national universities category by the 2012 U.S. News & World Report college rankings...
and averaged 10.1 points
Point (basketball)
Points in basketball are used to keep track of the score in a game. Points can be accumulated by making field goals or free throws ....
and 8.4 rebounds
Rebound (basketball)
A rebound in basketball is the act of successfully gaining possession of the basketball after a missed field goal or free throw. Rebounds in basketball are a routine part in the game, as all possessions change after a shot is successfully made...
per game in 121 contests. He left Louisiana Tech as the Bulldogs' 2nd all-time leader in blocks
Block (basketball)
In basketball, a block , not to be confused with blocking, occurs when a defensive player legally deflects a field goal attempt from an offensive player. The defender must not touch the offensive player's hands or otherwise a foul is called. In order to be legal, the block must occur while the shot...
with 241, and 5th in rebounds with 1,017.
First years
Brown was selected out of Louisiana Tech UniversityLouisiana Tech University
Louisiana Tech University, often referred to as Louisiana Tech, LA Tech, or Tech, is a coeducational public research university located in Ruston, Louisiana. Louisiana Tech is designated as a Tier 1 school in the national universities category by the 2012 U.S. News & World Report college rankings...
with the 29th overall pick in the second round of the 1992 NBA Draft
1992 NBA Draft
The 1992 NBA Draft took place on June 24, 1992, in Portland, Oregon. At the time, the draft was considered to be one of the deepest drafts in NBA history. The top three picks were considered can't-miss prospects. O'Neal and Mourning are likely Hall of Famers...
by the New Jersey Nets
New Jersey Nets
The New Jersey Nets are a professional basketball team based in Newark, New Jersey. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
. However, he elected to play in the Greek League
A1 Ethniki
The Greek Basket League , commonly referred to as the Greek Basketball League or Greek Basketball Championship, is the highest professional basketball league in Greece. It is run by HEBA...
his first year out of college and averaged 17.0 points, 13.3 rebounds and 3.2 blocks per game for Panionios
Panionios Forthnet
Panionios B.C. is the Greek professional basketball club that plays its home games in Nea Smyrni, Athens, Greece. The club is also widely known as Πανιώνιος Γυμναστικός Σύλλογος Σμύρνης, or Panionios Gymnastikos Syllogos Smyrnis, which is the Pan-Ionian Gymnastic Association of Smyrna. This is...
.
In his first three seasons in the NBA, from 1993
1993-94 NBA season
-Statistics leaders:-NBA awards:*Most Valuable Player: Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston Rockets*Rookie of the Year: Chris Webber, Golden State Warriors*Defensive Player of the Year: Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston Rockets...
to 1996
1995-96 NBA season
The 1995–96 NBA season was the 50th season of the National Basketball Association , although the league didn't celebrate this anniversary until the following season...
, he played in 240 regular season games for the New Jersey Nets
New Jersey Nets
The New Jersey Nets are a professional basketball team based in Newark, New Jersey. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
, of which he started 198 games, averaging 8.4 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.37 blocks in 30.7 minutes per game. He appeared in 4 playoff
NBA Playoffs
The National Basketball Association Playoffs is a best-of-seven elimination tournament among sixteen teams in the Eastern Conference and Western Conference , ultimately deciding the final four teams who will play in the NBA Conference Finals.-Format:Following the NBA regular season, eight teams in...
games for the Nets in the 1994 NBA Playoffs
1994 NBA Playoffs
The 1994 NBA Playoffs was the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association's 1993-94 season. The tournament concluded with the Western Conference champion Houston Rockets defeating the Eastern Conference champion New York Knicks 4 games to 3 in the NBA Finals...
. He also participated in the 1994 Rookie Challenge during NBA All-Star Weekend
NBA All-Star Weekend
The National Basketball Association holds an All-Star Weekend every February, the festival has a variety of basketball-related events, exhibitions, and performances culminating in the NBA All-Star Game held on Sunday night.-The All-Star Game:...
.
Miami Heat
Brown signed with the Miami HeatMiami Heat
The Miami Heat is a professional basketball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. The team is a member of the Southeast Division in the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . They play their home games at American Airlines Arena in Downtown Miami...
prior to the 1996-97 season. He had an arguably better stint with the Heat than with the New Jersey Nets
New Jersey Nets
The New Jersey Nets are a professional basketball team based in Newark, New Jersey. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
, as he received the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award
J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award
The J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award is an annual National Basketball Association award given since the 1974–75 NBA season to a player, coach, or trainer who shows "outstanding service and dedication to the community"...
and was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team
NBA All-Defensive Team
The NBA All-Defensive Team is an annual National Basketball Association honor given since the 1968–69 NBA season to the best defensive players during the regular season. Voting is conducted by the NBA head coaches; the coaches are not allowed to vote for players on their own team...
in 1997. He helped the Heat advance to the Eastern Conference
Eastern Conference (NBA)
The Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association is made up of fifteen teams, organized in three divisions of five teams each.The three division winners and the non-division winner with the best record are seeded 1 through 4 for the playoffs in order of their records, with all...
Finals during the 1997 NBA Playoffs
1997 NBA Playoffs
The 1997 NBA Playoffs was the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association's 1996–97 season. The tournament concluded with the Eastern Conference champion Chicago Bulls winning the NBA championship by defeating the Western Conference champion Utah Jazzfour games to two...
, where the Heat lost to the Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1966. They play their home games at the United Center...
in 5 games, with averages of 8.1 points, 8.6 rebounds, 1.33 blocks and 30.1 minutes per game in 15 games.
In the 1998-99 season
1998-99 NBA season
The 1999 NBA season was the 53rd season of the National Basketball Association . Due to a lockout, the season did not start until February 5, 1999 after a new six year Collective Bargaining Agreement was reached between the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association...
, he was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team for the 2nd time in his career. During his four seasons in Miami
Miami, Florida
Miami is a city located on the Atlantic coast in southeastern Florida and the county seat of Miami-Dade County, the most populous county in Florida and the eighth-most populous county in the United States with a population of 2,500,625...
, from 1996 to 2000
1999-2000 NBA season
-Statistics leaders:-NBA awards:*Most Valuable Player: Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers*Co-Rookies of the Year: Elton Brand, Chicago Bulls; Steve Francis, Houston Rockets*Defensive Player of the Year: Alonzo Mourning, Miami Heat...
, Brown appeared in 284 regular season games for the Heat
Miami Heat
The Miami Heat is a professional basketball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. The team is a member of the Southeast Division in the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . They play their home games at American Airlines Arena in Downtown Miami...
, starting all but 9 games and averaging 9.9 points, 7.9 rebounds and 1.07 blocks in 31.2 minutes per game. The Heat didn't miss the playoffs
NBA Playoffs
The National Basketball Association Playoffs is a best-of-seven elimination tournament among sixteen teams in the Eastern Conference and Western Conference , ultimately deciding the final four teams who will play in the NBA Conference Finals.-Format:Following the NBA regular season, eight teams in...
in the four seasons Brown was with the team, and he started all of his 35 playoff games.
Charlotte / New Orleans Hornets
On August 1, 2000, Brown, alongside Jamal MashburnJamal Mashburn
Jamal Mashburn is a retired American professional basketball player. A small forward, Mashburn was a prolific scorer in his 12 seasons in the league, with a career scoring average of 19.1 points per game...
, Otis Thorpe
Otis Thorpe
Otis Henry Thorpe is a retired American professional basketball player in the NBA.-Early years:...
, Tim James and Rodney Buford
Rodney Buford
Rodney Alan "The Sheriff" Buford, is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the London Lightning of the National Basketball League of Canada....
, was traded to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Eddie Jones
Eddie Jones (basketball)
Eddie Charles Jones is an American former professional basketball player. Jones played college basketball at Temple University and was the 1993–94 Atlantic 10 Player of the Year...
, Anthony Mason
Anthony Mason (basketball)
Anthony George Douglas Mason is a retired American National Basketball Association player with the New Jersey Nets, Denver Nuggets, New York Knicks, Charlotte Hornets, Milwaukee Bucks and Miami Heat. He averaged 10.8 points and 8.3 rebounds in his 13-year NBA career...
, Dale Ellis
Dale Ellis
Dale Ellis is a retired American professional basketball player, who played in the National Basketball Association....
and Ricky Davis
Ricky Davis
Tyree Ricardo Davis , better known as Ricky Davis, is an American professional basketball player.-Biography:...
. In 2000-01, his first season with the Hornets, Brown was selected to his 3rd NBA All-Defensive Second Team
NBA All-Defensive Team
The NBA All-Defensive Team is an annual National Basketball Association honor given since the 1968–69 NBA season to the best defensive players during the regular season. Voting is conducted by the NBA head coaches; the coaches are not allowed to vote for players on their own team...
. In 2001-02
2001-02 NBA season
-Statistics leaders:-Yearly awards:*Most Valuable Player: Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs*Rookie of the Year: Pau Gasol, Memphis Grizzlies*Defensive Player of the Year: Ben Wallace, Detroit Pistons...
, he was chosen as the Central Division
Central Division (NBA)
The Central Division is one of the three divisions in the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . The division consists of five teams, the Chicago Bulls, the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Detroit Pistons, the Indiana Pacers and the Milwaukee Bucks...
recipient of the NBA Sportsmanship Award
NBA Sportsmanship Award
The National Basketball Association's Sportsmanship Award is an annual National Basketball Association award given since the 1995–96 NBA season, to the player who most "exemplifies the ideals of sportsmanship on the court—ethical behavior, fair play and integrity"...
. The Hornets moved to New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans is a major United States port and the largest city and metropolitan area in the state of Louisiana. The New Orleans metropolitan area has a population of 1,235,650 as of 2009, the 46th largest in the USA. The New Orleans – Metairie – Bogalusa combined statistical area has a population...
prior to the 2002-03 season
2002-03 NBA season
The 2002–03 NBA season was the 57th season of the National Basketball Association. The season ended with the San Antonio Spurs beating the New Jersey Nets 4-2 in the 2003 NBA Finals.-Notable occurrences:...
, where Brown had his best scoring seasons, averaging 10.6 points
Point (basketball)
Points in basketball are used to keep track of the score in a game. Points can be accumulated by making field goals or free throws ....
per game in 240 regular season games from 2002
2002-03 NBA season
The 2002–03 NBA season was the 57th season of the National Basketball Association. The season ended with the San Antonio Spurs beating the New Jersey Nets 4-2 in the 2003 NBA Finals.-Notable occurrences:...
to 2005
2004-05 NBA season
The 2004–05 NBA season was the 59th season of the National Basketball Association . It began on November 2, 2004 and ended June 23, 2005. The season ended with the San Antonio Spurs defeating defending champion Detroit Pistons 4–3 in the NBA Finals....
.
During the 2002-03 season
2002-03 NBA season
The 2002–03 NBA season was the 57th season of the National Basketball Association. The season ended with the San Antonio Spurs beating the New Jersey Nets 4-2 in the 2003 NBA Finals.-Notable occurrences:...
, he received the NBA Community Assist Award for the month of September and was again chosen as the Central Division
Central Division (NBA)
The Central Division is one of the three divisions in the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . The division consists of five teams, the Chicago Bulls, the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Detroit Pistons, the Indiana Pacers and the Milwaukee Bucks...
recipient of the NBA Sportsmanship Award
NBA Sportsmanship Award
The National Basketball Association's Sportsmanship Award is an annual National Basketball Association award given since the 1995–96 NBA season, to the player who most "exemplifies the ideals of sportsmanship on the court—ethical behavior, fair play and integrity"...
, for the 2nd consecutive time. In 2003-04
2002-03 NBA season
The 2002–03 NBA season was the 57th season of the National Basketball Association. The season ended with the San Antonio Spurs beating the New Jersey Nets 4-2 in the 2003 NBA Finals.-Notable occurrences:...
, he was yet again chosen as the Central Division NBA Sportsmanship Award recipient, for the 3rd consecutive season, this time capturing the 2004 NBA Sportsmanship Award.
Prior to the 2006-07 season
2006-07 NBA season
The 2006–07 NBA season was the 61st season of the National Basketball Association. The regular season began on October 31, 2006 and ran through April 18, 2007. The league fielded 30 teams, each playing an 82 game regular season schedule. The top eight seeds from each conference reached the NBA...
, Brown had played in 999 regular season games, including 941 starts. By that time, he was one of 26 players in NBA history
NBA records
This article lists all-time leading figures in the regular season achieved in the NBA in major statistical categories recognized by the league, including records set by teams and individuals in single games, seasons, and careers. NBA history also recognizes achievements from its original...
to have 8,000 points, 7,000 rebounds, 1,000 assists and 1,000 blocks.
Chicago Bulls
On July 13, 2006, Brown was traded by the New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets along with guardShooting guard
The shooting guard , also known as the two or off guard, is one of five traditional positions on a basketball team. Players of the position are often shorter, leaner, and quicker than forwards. A shooting guard's main objective is to score points for his team...
J.R. Smith to the Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1966. They play their home games at the United Center...
in exchange for center
Center (basketball)
The center, colloquially known as the five or the post, is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. The center is normally the tallest player on the team, and often has a great deal of strength and body mass as well...
Tyson Chandler
Tyson Chandler
Tyson Cleotis Chandler is an American professional basketball center who most recently played for the Dallas Mavericks of the NBA. He was also a member of the United States men's national basketball team.-High school:...
. He played well as a veteran with the young team, starting the majority of his games, though he scored in meager proportions, and only averaged a career-low of 20.2 minutes per game.
Retirement thoughts
After the 2006-07 season2006-07 NBA season
The 2006–07 NBA season was the 61st season of the National Basketball Association. The regular season began on October 31, 2006 and ran through April 18, 2007. The league fielded 30 teams, each playing an 82 game regular season schedule. The top eight seeds from each conference reached the NBA...
, Brown did not re-sign with the Bulls and rejected offers from several teams interested in his services, citing he might have been done with his career. He went into semi-retirement while contemplating a possible return, lasting considerably into the 2007-08 season
2007-08 NBA season
The 2007–08 NBA season was the 62nd season of the National Basketball Association. The 1,230-game regular season began on Tuesday, October 30, 2007, and ended on Wednesday, April 16, 2008...
.
Boston Celtics
On February 27, 2008, after resting for most of the 2007-08 season2007-08 NBA season
The 2007–08 NBA season was the 62nd season of the National Basketball Association. The 1,230-game regular season began on Tuesday, October 30, 2007, and ended on Wednesday, April 16, 2008...
and weighing his options, Brown signed with the Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1946, the team is currently owned by Boston Basketball Partners LLC. The Celtics play their home games at the TD Garden, which...
for the remainder of the season, in order to bolster their front court. His decision to come to Boston was strongly aided by a conversation with future teammates Ray Allen
Ray Allen
Walter Ray Allen is an American professional basketball player who is currently playing for the Boston Celtics in the National Basketball Association. He has played professionally for the Milwaukee Bucks, Seattle SuperSonics, and the Boston Celtics; and collegiately for the University of...
and Paul Pierce
Paul Pierce
Paul Anthony Pierce , nicknamed The Truth, is an American professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics of the NBA. He earned First Team All-America honors in his junior year at Kansas, and has been a starter every season since being selected by the Celtics with the 10th overall pick in the...
, who convinced him to sign with the Celtics during the 2008
2008 NBA All-Star Game
-Eastern Conference roster:The Boston Celtics, the team with the league's best record, came into New Orleans with three players. Kevin Garnett, top vote-getter in the league with 2,399,148 votes, was selected as a starter, while Paul Pierce and Ray Allen were selected as reserves by the coaches of...
NBA All-Star Weekend
NBA All-Star Weekend
The National Basketball Association holds an All-Star Weekend every February, the festival has a variety of basketball-related events, exhibitions, and performances culminating in the NBA All-Star Game held on Sunday night.-The All-Star Game:...
. The San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional basketball team based in San Antonio, Texas. They are part of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association ....
and New Orleans Hornets were interested in his services, but he wasn't particularly intrigued by the offers, instead choosing the Celtics who tried to convince him to sign throughout most of the season. He made his debut against the Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1966. They play their home games at the United Center...
, his former team, on March 7, 2008.
Brown had an unexpected breakout performance which took place in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers are a professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They began playing in the National Basketball Association in 1970 as an expansion team...
on May 18, 2008, when he scored 10 points
Point (basketball)
Points in basketball are used to keep track of the score in a game. Points can be accumulated by making field goals or free throws ....
and pulled down 6 rebounds
Rebound (basketball)
A rebound in basketball is the act of successfully gaining possession of the basketball after a missed field goal or free throw. Rebounds in basketball are a routine part in the game, as all possessions change after a shot is successfully made...
, hitting all of his four shots
Field goal (basketball)
In basketball, the term field goal refers to a basket scored on any shot or tap other than a free throw, worth two or three points depending on the distance of the attempt from the basket. "Field Goal" is the official terminology used by the National Basketball Association in their rule book,...
and making key contributions in the 4th quarter. He hit a key shot with less than two minutes left in the game as the Celtics went on to win the game 97-92. After the game, he told reporters: "That shot, hey, probably I would say the biggest shot of my career". He also had a strong performance in Game 1 of the 2008 NBA Finals
2008 NBA Finals
The 2008 NBA Finals was the championship series of the 2007–08 NBA season, and the conclusion of the season's playoffs. The Boston Celtics, top-seeded champions of the Eastern Conference, defeated the Los Angeles Lakers, top-seeded champions of the Western Conference, four games to two in a...
against the Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are an American professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
on June 5, 2008, playing increased minutes in the first Finals game of his 15-year career en route to a Celtics victory. He retired at the end of that season.
Regular season
|-| align="left" | 1993–94
| align="left" | New Jersey
New Jersey Nets
The New Jersey Nets are a professional basketball team based in Newark, New Jersey. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
| 79 || 54 || 24.7 || .415 || .167 || .757 || 6.2 || 1.2 || .9 || 1.2 || 5.7
|-
| align="left" | 1994–95
| align="left" | New Jersey
| 80 || 63 || 30.8 || .446 || .167 || .671 || 6.1 || 1.7 || .9 || 1.7 || 8.1
|-
| align="left" | 1995–96
| align="left" | New Jersey
| 81 || 81 || 36.3 || .444 || .200 || .770 || 6.9 || 2.0 || 1.0 || 1.2 || 11.3
|-
| align="left" | 1996–97
| align="left" | Miami
Miami Heat
The Miami Heat is a professional basketball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. The team is a member of the Southeast Division in the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . They play their home games at American Airlines Arena in Downtown Miami...
| 80 || 71 || 32.4 || .457 || .000 || .732 || 8.4 || 1.2 || 1.1 || 1.2 || 9.5
|-
| align="left" | 1997–98
| align="left" | Miami
| 74 || 74 || 31.9 || .471 || .000 || .766 || 8.6 || 1.4 || .9 || 1.3 || 9.6
|-
| align="left" | 1998–99
| align="left" | Miami
| 50 || 50 || 32.2 || .480 || .000 || .774 || 6.9 || 1.3 || .9 || 1.0 || 11.4
|-
| align="left" | 1999–00
| align="left" | Miami
| 80 || 80 || 28.8 || .480 || .000 || .755 || 7.5 || 1.8 || .8 || .8 || 9.6
|-
| align="left" | 2000–01
| align="left" | Charlotte
| 80 || 79 || 35.1 || .444 || .000 || .852 || 9.3 || 1.6 || 1.0 || 1.1 || 8.5
|-
| align="left" | 2001–02
| align="left" | Charlotte
| 80 || 80 || 32.0 || .474 || .000 || .858 || 9.8 || 1.3 || .7 || 1.0 || 8.4
|-
| align="left" | 2002–03
| align="left" | New Orleans
| 78 || 78 || 33.4 || .531 || .000 || .836 || 9.0 || 1.9 || .9 || 1.0 || 10.7
|-
| align="left" | 2003–04
| align="left" | New Orleans
| 80 || 80 || 34.4 || .476 || .000 || .854 || 8.6 || 1.9 || 1.0 || .9 || 10.5
|-
| align="left" | 2004–05
| align="left" | New Orleans
| 82 || 78 || 34.4 || .446 || .000 || .864 || 9.0 || 2.2 || .9 || .6 || 10.8
|-
| align="left" | 2005–06
| align="left" | NO/Oklahoma City
| 75 || 73 || 31.7 || .461 || .000 || .827 || 7.3 || 1.2 || .6 || .7 || 9.0
|-
| align="left" | 2006–07
| align="left" | Chicago
Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1966. They play their home games at the United Center...
| 72 || 49 || 20.2 || .407 || .000 || .787 || 4.8 || .7 || .3 || .7 || 6.1
|-
| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | Boston
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1946, the team is currently owned by Boston Basketball Partners LLC. The Celtics play their home games at the TD Garden, which...
| 18 || 0 || 11.6 || .341 || .000 || .688 || 3.8 || .6 || .3 || .4 || 2.2
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 1089 || 990 || 31.1 || .460 || .136 || .794 || 7.7 || 1.5 || .8 || 1.0 || 9.1
Playoffs
|-| align="left" | 1993–94
1994 NBA Playoffs
The 1994 NBA Playoffs was the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association's 1993-94 season. The tournament concluded with the Western Conference champion Houston Rockets defeating the Eastern Conference champion New York Knicks 4 games to 3 in the NBA Finals...
| align="left" | New Jersey
New Jersey Nets
The New Jersey Nets are a professional basketball team based in Newark, New Jersey. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
| 4 || 1 || 14.0 || .222 || .000 || 1.000 || 2.0 || .8 || .0 || .5 || 3.0
|-
| align="left" | 1996–97
1997 NBA Playoffs
The 1997 NBA Playoffs was the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association's 1996–97 season. The tournament concluded with the Eastern Conference champion Chicago Bulls winning the NBA championship by defeating the Western Conference champion Utah Jazzfour games to two...
| align="left" | Miami
Miami Heat
The Miami Heat is a professional basketball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. The team is a member of the Southeast Division in the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . They play their home games at American Airlines Arena in Downtown Miami...
| 15 || 15 || 30.1 || .408 || .000 || .717 || 8.6 || .7 || .6 || 1.3 || 8.1
|-
| align="left" | 1997–98
1998 NBA Playoffs
The 1998 NBA Playoffs was the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association's 1997-98 NBA season. The tournament concluded with the Eastern Conference champion Chicago Bulls winning their sixth championship of the decade by defeating the Western Conference champion Utah Jazz four...
| align="left" | Miami
| 5 || 5 || 38.0 || .514 || .000 || .364 || 8.8 || .8 || 1.4 || .6 || 9.2
|-
| align="left" | 1998–99
1999 NBA Playoffs
The 1999 NBA Playoffs was the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association's 1998-99 season. The tournament concluded with the Western Conference champion San Antonio Spurs by defeating the eighth-seeded Eastern Conference champion New York Knicks four games to one...
| align="left" | Miami
| 5 || 5 || 28.8 || .467 || .000 || .900 || 6.2 || 1.0 || .4 || .4 || 10.2
|-
| align="left" | 1999–00
2000 NBA Playoffs
The 2000 NBA Playoffs was the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association's 1999–2000 season. The tournament concluded with the Western Conference champion Los Angeles Lakers win their first championship in twelve years by defeating the Eastern Conference champion Indiana Pacers...
| align="left" | Miami
| 10 || 10 || 30.8 || .427 || .000 || .833 || 8.2 || 1.1 || .8 || .4 || 7.5
|-
| align="left" | 2000–01
2001 NBA Playoffs
The 2001 NBA Playoffs was the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association's 2000–01 season. The tournament concluded with the Western Conference champion Los Angeles Lakers winning their second consecutive championship by defeating the Eastern Conference champion Philadelphia 76ers...
| align="left" | Charlotte
| 10 || 10 || 38.5 || .418 || .000 || .828 || 10.0 || 1.1 || 1.2 || 1.4 || 8.0
|-
| align="left" | 2001–02
2002 NBA Playoffs
The 2002 NBA Playoffs were the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association's 2001–02 season. This would be the final postseason that held a best-of-5 first-round series; next year's postseason would see those series expanded to a best-of-7 format...
| align="left" | Charlotte
| 9 || 9 || 36.8 || .427 || .000 || .757 || 9.6 || 1.6 || .7 || 1.3 || 10.2
|-
| align="left" | 2002–03
2003 NBA Playoffs
The 2003 NBA playoffs was the postseason of the National Basketball Association's 2002-03 NBA season. This postseason was notable for being the first time all series were conducted in a best-of-7 format. It was also the only time in playoff history that no team was swept in a first-round series....
| align="left" | New Orleans
| 6 || 6 || 32.2 || .477 || .000 || .760 || 7.7 || 1.0 || 1.2 || .5 || 10.2
|-
| align="left" | 2003–04
2004 NBA Playoffs
The 2004 NBA Playoffs were the postseason of the National Basketball Association's 2003–04 season. Consisting of 16 teams in two conferences, the playoffs involved about two months of play. The playoffs were conducted in seven-game series, with the team with the better record holding home court...
| align="left" | New Orleans
| 7 || 7 || 36.6 || .366 || .000 || .909 || 9.7 || 2.1 || .4 || 1.6 || 8.9
|-
| align="left" | 2006–07
2007 NBA Playoffs
The 2007 NBA Playoffs was the postseason to the National Basketball Association's 2006–2007 season.There were four rounds of postseason action, all of them in a best-of-seven format, with teams seeded on a bracket. The team with the better record wasn't necessarily the basis of seeding teams in...
| align="left" | Chicago
Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1966. They play their home games at the United Center...
| 10 || 10 || 22.8 || .493 || .000 || .739 || 4.7 || 1.2 || .8 || .2 || 8.3
|-
| align="left" | 2007–08
2008 NBA Playoffs
The 2008 NBA Playoffs was the postseason for the National Basketball Association's 2007–08 season which ended with the Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics defeating the Western Conference champion Los Angeles Lakers 4–2....
| align="left" | Boston
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1946, the team is currently owned by Boston Basketball Partners LLC. The Celtics play their home games at the TD Garden, which...
| 25 || 0 || 13.6 || .464 || .000 || .840 || 2.4 || .5 || .2 || .4 || 2.9
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 106 || 78 || 27.2 || .434 || .000 || .751 || 6.6 || 1.0 || .6 || .8 || 7.1
Trivia
- Married to his wife, Dee and has three daughters, Whitney, Briana, Kalani, and one son, Javani.
- Received the 20052004-05 NBA seasonThe 2004–05 NBA season was the 59th season of the National Basketball Association . It began on November 2, 2004 and ended June 23, 2005. The season ended with the San Antonio Spurs defeating defending champion Detroit Pistons 4–3 in the NBA Finals....
NBANational Basketball AssociationThe National Basketball Association is the pre-eminent men's professional basketball league in North America. It consists of thirty franchised member clubs, of which twenty-nine are located in the United States and one in Canada...
National Citizenship Award. - Brown holds the unusual distinction of being the only player appearing on a Hornets roster in all three cities the franchise was located: CharlotteCharlotte, North CarolinaCharlotte is the largest city in the U.S. state of North Carolina and the seat of Mecklenburg County. In 2010, Charlotte's population according to the US Census Bureau was 731,424, making it the 17th largest city in the United States based on population. The Charlotte metropolitan area had a 2009...
, New Orleans and Oklahoma CityOklahoma cityOklahoma City is the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Oklahoma.Oklahoma City may also refer to:*Oklahoma City metropolitan area*Downtown Oklahoma City*Uptown Oklahoma City*Oklahoma City bombing*Oklahoma City National Memorial...
. - Inducted into the Louisiana Tech UniversityLouisiana Tech UniversityLouisiana Tech University, often referred to as Louisiana Tech, LA Tech, or Tech, is a coeducational public research university located in Ruston, Louisiana. Louisiana Tech is designated as a Tier 1 school in the national universities category by the 2012 U.S. News & World Report college rankings...
Hall of Fame in 1998, and the LouisianaLouisianaLouisiana is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America. Its capital is Baton Rouge and largest city is New Orleans. Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are local governments equivalent to counties...
Basketball Hall of FameBasketball Hall of FameThe Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, located in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States, honors exceptional basketball players, coaches, referees, executives, and other major contributors to the game of basketball worldwide...
in 2001.
External links
- P.J. Brown Player Info at NBA.com
- P.J. Brown at ESPN.comESPN.comESPN.com is the official website of ESPN and a division of ESPN Inc. Since launching in 1995 as ESPNet.SportsZone.com, the website has developed numerous sections including: Page 2, SportsNation, ESPN 3.com, ESPN Motion, My ESPN, ESPN Sports Travel, ESPN Video Games, ESPN Insider, ESPN.com's...
- P.J. Brown at SI.comSports IllustratedSports Illustrated is an American sports media company owned by media conglomerate Time Warner. Its self titled magazine has over 3.5 million subscribers and is read by 23 million adults each week, including over 18 million men. It was the first magazine with circulation over one million to win the...