Greg Brown III
![]() Brown in 2021 | |
Free agent | |
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Position | Power forward / small forward |
Personal information | |
Born | Dallas, Texas, U.S. | September 1, 2001
Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Vandegrift (Austin, Texas) |
College | Texas (2020–2021) |
NBA draft | 2021: 2nd round, 43rd overall pick |
Selected by the New Orleans Pelicans | |
Playing career | 2021–present |
Career history | |
2021–2023 | Portland Trail Blazers |
2022–2023 | →Ontario Clippers |
2023 | Ontario Clippers |
2023–2024 | Dallas Mavericks |
2023–2024 | →Texas Legends |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats at NBA.com | |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Gregory James Brown III (born September 1, 2001) is an American professional basketball player, who last played for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way contract with the Texas Legends of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Texas Longhorns.
Early life and high school career
[edit]Brown grew up playing basketball under the guidance of his uncle, Roderick Anderson, a former professional basketball player.[1] Brown attended Vandegrift High School in Austin, Texas, where he was a four-year varsity basketball starter, in addition to competing in varsity track and field in the high jump. As a freshman, he recorded his first triple-double with 15 points, 14 rebounds and a school-record 18 blocks in a win over Hutto High School.[2] In his freshman season, Brown averaged 17.2 points, 10.7 rebounds and 3.6 blocks per game, earning All-Central Texas Newcomer of the Year honors from the Austin American-Statesman.[3]
As a sophomore, Brown averaged 27.4 points, 12.3 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks per game en route to District 25-6A offensive most valuable player (MVP) accolades. He led the district in scoring and rebounding.[4] In his junior season, Brown averaged 30.1 points, 13.5 rebounds and 5.4 blocks per game. He missed 14 games early in the season with a dislocated finger. Brown was named to the All-Central Texas first team for his third straight year.[5] As a senior, he averaged 26.1 points, 13.2 rebounds and 3.5 blocks per game, collecting District 13-6A MVP, Texas Gatorade Player of the Year and Austin American-Statesman All-Central Texas Player of the Year honors. Brown led Vandegrift to a program-best 33–3 record and its first district title. He was selected to play in the McDonald's All-American Game, which was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[6][7][8][9]
Recruiting
[edit]Brown drew the attention of major college basketball programs before high school.[1] In his freshman year, he emerged as one of the best players in the 2020 class and held basketball offers from several schools, including Kansas and Texas.[3] By the end of his high school career, Brown was a consensus five-star recruit and a top-10 player in the 2020 class, according to major recruiting services. He trimmed his offers to Auburn, Kentucky, Memphis, Michigan or Texas, or opt to instead play professionally.[10] On April 24, 2020, he announced his commitment to Texas over Auburn, Memphis, Michigan, Kentucky and a $300,000 offer from the G League.[11]
Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
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Greg Brown PF |
Austin, TX | Vandegrift (TX) | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) | 206 lb (93 kg) | Apr 24, 2020 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:![]() ![]() ![]() | ||||||
Overall recruiting rankings: Rivals: 10 247Sports: 11 ESPN: 9 | ||||||
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College career
[edit]In his college debut on November 25, 2020, Brown recorded 11 points and 10 rebounds in a 91–55 win against Texas–Rio Grande Valley.[12] On December 20, he posted a career-high 24 points, 14 rebounds and three blocks in a 77–74 win over Oklahoma State.[13] As a freshman, Brown averaged 9.3 points and 6.2 rebounds per game. He earned All-Big 12 honorable mention and was an All-Freshman Team and All-Newcomer Team selection. On May 13, 2021, Brown declared for the 2021 NBA draft, forgoing his remaining college eligibility.[14]
Professional career
[edit]Portland Trail Blazers (2021–2023)
[edit]Brown was selected in the second round of the 2021 NBA draft with the 43rd pick by the New Orleans Pelicans. He was then traded to the Portland Trail Blazers[15] for a future second-round draft pick and cash considerations.[16] Brown joined the Trail Blazers for the 2021 NBA Summer League.[17] On August 12, 2021, he signed a 3-year, $4.3 million rookie scale contract with the Trail Blazers.[18][19] On October 23, Brown made his NBA debut, logging four points and three rebounds in a 134–105 blowout win over the Phoenix Suns.[20] On February 8, 2022, he scored a season-high 15 points, along with eight rebounds, in a 95–113 loss to the Orlando Magic.[21] On March 23, in a 96–133 blowout loss to the San Antonio Spurs, Brown grabbed a season-high 14 rebounds, along with seven points and two blocks.[22]
On February 9, 2023, Brown was waived by the Blazers.[23]
Ontario Clippers (2023)
[edit]On March 2, 2023, Brown was acquired by the Ontario Clippers.[24]
Dallas Mavericks (2023–2024)
[edit]On August 14, 2023, Brown signed with the Dallas Mavericks[25] and on October 21, his deal was converted into a two-way contract.[26] Brown reached the NBA Finals where the Mavericks lost to the Boston Celtics in five games.[27]
Career statistics
[edit]GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA
[edit]Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2021–22 | Portland | 48 | 6 | 13.3 | .426 | .311 | .677 | 2.8 | .7 | .5 | .5 | 4.7 |
2022–23 | Portland | 16 | 0 | 5.8 | .393 | .143 | .417 | 1.2 | .2 | .3 | .3 | 1.8 |
2023–24 | Dallas | 6 | 0 | 6.6 | .455 | .333 | .444 | 1.5 | .7 | .0 | .7 | 2.5 |
Career | 70 | 6 | 11.0 | .424 | .296 | .616 | 2.3 | .6 | .4 | .5 | 3.8 |
College
[edit]Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2020–21 | Texas | 26 | 24 | 20.6 | .420 | .330 | .708 | 6.2 | .4 | .6 | 1.0 | 9.3 |
Personal life
[edit]Brown's father, Greg Brown II, played college football as a safety for Texas before playing in the NFL Europe and the practice squad of the Denver Broncos of the National Football League.[28] Brown's uncle, Roderick Anderson, played college basketball as a point guard for Texas before playing professionally overseas.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Clynch, Shawn (August 17, 2016). "A U.T. basketball great mentoring a rising star". KVUE. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
- ^ Riggs, Randy (January 11, 2017). "Vandegrift freshman Brown III soaring to statistical heights". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
- ^ a b Field, Carson (October 20, 2017). "Brown looks to shine in second season at Vandegrift". Four Points News. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
- ^ Wells, Justin (March 15, 2018). "One-on-One with 5-star Greg Brown III". Inside Texas. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
- ^ Bils, Chris (March 28, 2019). "'Highlight reel' Greg Brown III happy to carry a heavy load for Vandegrift". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
- ^ Jordan, Jason (March 12, 2019). "McDonald's All American Game Cancelled Amid COVID-19 Concerns". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved March 30, 2020.
- ^ Jones, Thomas (March 30, 2020). "Greg Brown III leads honors in District 13-6A boys basketball". Alice Echo-News Journal. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
- ^ Hamilton, Brian (April 13, 2020). "Greg Brown could remain Austin's hometown hero, but the top recruit has options". The Athletic. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
- ^ Jones, Thomas (April 9, 2020). "All-Central Texas boys basketball team: Vandegrift star Greg Brown III adds to honors". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
- ^ Howe, Jeff (April 16, 2020). "Going pro an option for five-star Texas target Greg Brown". 247Sports. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
- ^ Spears, Marc J. (April 24, 2020). "All-American Greg Brown III commits to play for the Texas Longhorns". ESPN. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
- ^ "No. 19 Texas opens with 91–55 win over Rio Grande Valley". ESPN. Associated Press. November 25, 2020. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
- ^ Davis, Brian (December 20, 2020). "Texas 77, Oklahoma State 74: Greg Brown's season starting to take full flight". Hookem. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
- ^ Conway, Tyler (May 13, 2021). "Texas' Greg Brown Declares for 2021 NBA Draft, Signs with Agent". Bleacher Report. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
- ^ Yohannes, Aron (July 29, 2021). "Portland Trail Blazers make trade, select Greg Brown from Texas: 3 things to know". The Oregonian. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
- ^ "Trail Blazers acquire draft rights to Greg Brown III". National Basketball Association. July 29, 2021. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ^ "Trail Blazers Announce 2021 NBA Summer League Roster". National Basketball Association. August 3, 2021. Retrieved March 27, 2022.
- ^ "Trail Blazers Sign Greg Brown III". National Basketball Association. August 12, 2021. Retrieved March 27, 2022.
- ^ "Trail Blazers sign 2nd-round rookie Greg Brown III using the TMLE". NBC Sports. Archived from the original on September 17, 2021. Retrieved March 27, 2022.
- ^ Gundersen, Erik García (October 24, 2021). "Phoenix Suns vs Portland Trail Blazers Oct 23, 2021 Game Summary". National Basketball Association. Retrieved March 27, 2022.
- ^ "Magic down Blazers 113-95 after Portland deals away McCollum". ESPN. February 9, 2022. Retrieved March 27, 2022.
- ^ "Murray has 28 points, Spurs rout Trail Blazers 133-96". ESPN. March 24, 2022. Retrieved March 27, 2022.
- ^ Deckard, Dave (February 9, 2023). "Trail Blazers Waive Greg Brown III". SBNation.com. Retrieved February 9, 2023.
- ^ Maher, Rory (March 2, 2023). "Greg Brown Signs With Ontario Clippers". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved March 2, 2023.
- ^ Sefko, Eddie (August 14, 2023). "Mavericks sign three, including Fall Classic alumnus". Mavs.com. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
- ^ Mavs PR [@MavsPR] (October 21, 2023). "The Dallas Mavericks have converted Dexter Dennis and Greg Brown III to Two-Way contracts. Dennis will wear #17. Brown III will wear #13" (Tweet). Retrieved October 24, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Boston Celtics defeat Dallas Mavericks to win 2024 NBA Finals". cbsnews.com. June 17, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
- ^ "Former Longhorn Greg Brown signs with Tampa Bay Buccaneers". University of Texas Athletics. July 16, 2003. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
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