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{{Short description|American basketball player (born 1999)}}
{{Short description|American basketball player (born 1999)}}
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{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2024}}
{{Infobox basketball biography
{{Infobox basketball biography
| name = Troy Brown Jr.
| name = Troy Brown Jr.
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| height_ft = 6
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| height_in = 7
| height_in = 7

| weight_lb = 215
| weight_lb = 215
| league = [[National Basketball Association|NBA]]
| league = [[Basketbol Süper Ligi]]<br>[[Basketball Champions League]]
| team = Detroit Pistons
| team = Manisa Basket
| number = 23
| number = 0
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1999|7|28}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1999|7|28}}
| birth_place = [[Las Vegas, Nevada]], U.S.
| birth_place = [[Las Vegas, Nevada]], U.S.
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| years4 = {{nbay|2022|full=y}}
| years4 = {{nbay|2022|full=y}}
| team4 = [[Los Angeles Lakers]]
| team4 = [[Los Angeles Lakers]]
| years5 = {{nbay|2023|start}}–present
| years5 = {{nbay|2023|full=y}}
| team5 = [[Minnesota Timberwolves]]
| team5 = [[Minnesota Timberwolves]]
| years6 = {{nbay|2023|end}}
| team6 = [[Detroit Pistons]]
| years7 = 2024–present
| team7 = [[Manisa Büyükşehir Belediyespor|Manisa Basket]]
| highlights = *[[McDonald's All-American Game|McDonald's All-American]] ([[2017 McDonald's All-American Boys Game|2017]])
| highlights = *[[McDonald's All-American Game|McDonald's All-American]] ([[2017 McDonald's All-American Boys Game|2017]])
| medal_templates = {{MedalSport | Men's [[basketball]]}}
| medal_templates = {{MedalSport | Men's [[basketball]]}}
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{{MedalGold| [[2016 FIBA Under-17 World Championship|2016 Spain]] | [[United States men's national under-17 basketball team|National team]]}}
{{MedalGold| [[2016 FIBA Under-17 World Championship|2016 Spain]] | [[United States men's national under-17 basketball team|National team]]}}
}}
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'''Troy Randall Brown Jr.''' (born July 28, 1999) is an American professional [[basketball]] player for the [[Minnesota Timberwolves]] of the [[National Basketball Association]] (NBA). In his senior year of high school, Brown was named a [[2017 McDonald's All-American Boys Game|2017 McDonald's All-American]]. He played [[college basketball]] for the [[Oregon Ducks men's basketball|Oregon Ducks]].<ref>{{cite web|title=2017 McDonald's All-American Game boys rosters announced|url=http://www.maxpreps.com/news/-c4H_udHpk68Wy2LGvrS3Q/2017-mcdonald’s-all-american-game-boys-rosters-announced.htm|website=maxpreps.com|date=January 15, 2017|access-date=February 20, 2017}}</ref>
'''Troy Randall Brown Jr.''' (born July 28, 1999) is an American professional [[basketball]] player for [[Manisa Büyükşehir Belediyespor|Manisa Basket]] of the [[Basketbol Süper Ligi]] (BSL) and the [[Basketball Champions League]] (BCL). In his senior year of high school, Brown was named a [[2017 McDonald's All-American Boys Game|2017 McDonald's All-American]]. He played [[college basketball]] for the [[Oregon Ducks men's basketball|Oregon Ducks]].<ref>{{cite web|title=2017 McDonald's All-American Game boys rosters announced|url=http://www.maxpreps.com/news/-c4H_udHpk68Wy2LGvrS3Q/2017-mcdonald’s-all-american-game-boys-rosters-announced.htm|website=MaxPreps.com|date=January 15, 2017|access-date=February 20, 2017}}</ref> Brown was selected with the 15th overall pick by the [[Washington Wizards]] in the [[2018 NBA draft]].


==Early life==
==Early life==
Brown's mother (track) and father (basketball) competed collegiately at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. His sister, Jada, also played basketball at the University of Kansas.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.usab.com/basketball/players/mens/b/brown-troy.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160611100404/http://www.usab.com/basketball/players/mens/b/brown-troy.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 11, 2016|title = Troy Brown Jr}}</ref>
Brown's mother (track) and father (basketball) competed collegiately at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. His sister, Jada, also played basketball at the University of Kansas.<ref>{{cite web|title=Troy Brown Jr|url=https://www.usab.com/basketball/players/mens/b/brown-troy.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160611100404/http://www.usab.com/basketball/players/mens/b/brown-troy.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 11, 2016}}</ref>


===Recruiting===
===Recruiting===
Brown Jr. was considered one of the best players in the 2017 recruiting class by [[Scout.com]], [[Rivals.com]] and [[ESPN]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://247sports.com/player/troy-brown-39065|title = Troy Brown, Washington Wizards, Point Guard}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/186984/troy-brown-jr|title = Troy Brown Jr. - Basketball Recruiting - Player Profiles - ESPN}}</ref> On November 7, 2016, he committed to playing with the Oregon Ducks. He was one of their top prospects going into his freshman season and continued to uphold this reputation all throughout his college career.
Brown Jr. was considered one of the best players in the 2017 recruiting class by [[Scout.com]], [[Rivals.com]] and [[ESPN]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://247sports.com/player/troy-brown-39065|title = Troy Brown, Washington Wizards, Point Guard}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/186984/troy-brown-jr|title = Troy Brown Jr. – Basketball Recruiting – Player Profiles – ESPN}}</ref> On November 7, 2016, he committed to playing with the Oregon Ducks. He was one of their top prospects going into his freshman season and continued to uphold this reputation all throughout his college career.


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| recruit = Troy Brown Jr.
| position = [[Small forward|SF]]
| position = [[Small forward|SF]]
| hometown = [[Las Vegas, Nevada|Las Vegas, NV]]
| hometown = [[Las Vegas, Nevada|Las Vegas, NV]]
| highschool = [[Centennial High School (Las Vegas)|Centennial High School]] (NV)
| highschool = [[Centennial High School (Las Vegas)|Centennial High School]] (NV)
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| feet = 6
| inches = 7
| inches = 7
| weight = 210
| weight = 210
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==College career==
==College career==
Brown made his collegiate debut on November 10, 2017, recording 18 points in a win against [[Coppin State University]]. Three days later, he recorded 17 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists in a win over [[Prairie View A&M University]]. Brown would get his first double-double of the season by recording 12 points and 10 rebounds in a win against [[Colorado State University]] on December 8. Three days later, he would record a season-high 12 rebounds to go with 10 points in a win against [[Texas Southern University]]. On December 13, Brown recorded a near triple-double with 10 points, 10 rebounds, and a season-high 9 assists in a win over [[Portland State University]]. On New Year's Eve, he would record a season-high 21 points in a win against the [[University of Colorado]]. He would later match that season-high with points scored on February 18, 2018 in their win against the [[University of Washington]]. Because of his immediate success with Oregon, after the end of his freshman season, Brown declared entry for the [[2018 NBA draft]].<ref>[https://www.oregonlive.com/ducks/index.ssf/2018/04/troy_brown_jr_leaves_oregon_ea.html Troy Brown Jr. leaves Oregon Ducks early, declares for NBA draft] OregonLive</ref>
Brown made his collegiate debut on November 10, 2017, recording 18 points in a win against [[Coppin State University]]. Three days later, he recorded 17 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists in a win over [[Prairie View A&M University]]. Brown would get his first double-double of the season by recording 12 points and 10 rebounds in a win against [[Colorado State University]] on December 8. Three days later, he would record a season-high 12 rebounds to go with 10 points in a win against [[Texas Southern University]]. On December 13, Brown recorded a near triple-double with 10 points, 10 rebounds, and a season-high 9 assists in a win over [[Portland State University]]. On New Year's Eve, he would record a season-high 21 points in a win against the [[University of Colorado]]. He would later match that season-high with points scored on February 18, 2018, in their win against the [[University of Washington]]. Because of his immediate success with Oregon, after the end of his freshman season, Brown declared entry for the [[2018 NBA draft]].<ref>[https://www.oregonlive.com/ducks/index.ssf/2018/04/troy_brown_jr_leaves_oregon_ea.html Troy Brown Jr. leaves Oregon Ducks early, declares for NBA draft] OregonLive</ref>


In his lone season at Oregon, Brown averaged 11.3 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game.<ref>[https://247sports.com/player/troy-brown-39065 247sports]</ref>
In his lone season at Oregon, Brown averaged 11.3 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game.<ref>[https://247sports.com/player/troy-brown-39065 247sports]</ref>
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==Professional career==
==Professional career==
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===Washington Wizards (2018–2021)===

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=== Washington Wizards (2018–2021) ===
[[File:Troy Brown Jr.(1) (50595920677).jpg|thumb|Brown in 2018]]
[[File:Troy Brown Jr.(1) (50595920677).jpg|thumb|Brown in 2018]]
On June 21, 2018, Brown was selected with the 15th overall pick by the [[Washington Wizards]] in the [[2018 NBA draft]]. On July 5, he signed his rookie scale contract with the Wizards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wizards Sign First-Rounder Troy Brown |url=https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2018/07/wizards-troy-brown-agree-to-rookie-deal.html |access-date=January 21, 2023 |website=Hoops Rumors|date=June 25, 2018 }}</ref> On October 24, Brown made his NBA debut, scoring four points in a 122–144 loss to the [[Golden State Warriors]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Stephen Curry scores 51 points with 11 3s as Warriors win |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401070743 |access-date=January 21, 2023 |website=ESPN}}</ref> On March 31, 2019, he logged a season-high 24 points, alongside seven rebounds, in a 95–90 win over the [[Denver Nuggets]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wizards limit Nuggets to 28 2nd-half points in 95-90 win |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401071822 |access-date=January 21, 2023 |website=ESPN}}</ref>
On June 21, 2018, Brown was selected with the 15th overall pick by the [[Washington Wizards]] in the [[2018 NBA draft]]. On July 5, he signed his rookie scale contract with the Wizards.<ref>{{cite web|title=Wizards Sign First-Rounder Troy Brown|url=https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2018/07/wizards-troy-brown-agree-to-rookie-deal.html|website=HoopsRumors.com|date=June 25, 2018|access-date=January 21, 2023}}</ref> On October 24, Brown made his NBA debut, scoring four points in a 122–144 loss to the [[Golden State Warriors]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Stephen Curry scores 51 points with 11 3s as Warriors win|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401070743|website=ESPN.com|access-date=January 21, 2023}}</ref> On March 31, 2019, he logged a season-high 24 points, alongside seven rebounds, in a 95–90 win over the [[Denver Nuggets]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Wizards limit Nuggets to 28 2nd-half points in 95–90 win|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401071822|website=ESPN.com|access-date=January 21, 2023}}</ref>


On December 23, 2019, Brown logged a career-high 26 points, alongside nine rebounds and seven assists, in a 121–115 win over the [[New York Knicks]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=BEAL SCORES 30, SHORT-HANDED WIZARDS HOLD OFF KNICKS 121-115 |url=https://www.nba.com/game/0021900447 |access-date=January 21, 2023 |website=NBA.com}}</ref> On January 4, 2020, he grabbed a career-high 14 rebounds in a 128–114 win over the [[Denver Nuggets]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=ISH SMITH SCORES CAREER-HIGH 32 POINTS, WIZARDS BEAT NUGGETS |url=https://www.nba.com/game/0021900528 |access-date=January 21, 2023 |website=NBA.com}}</ref>
On December 23, 2019, Brown logged a career-high 26 points, alongside nine rebounds and seven assists, in a 121–115 win over the [[New York Knicks]].<ref>{{cite web|title=BEAL SCORES 30, SHORT-HANDED WIZARDS HOLD OFF KNICKS 121–115|url=https://www.nba.com/game/0021900447|website=NBA.com|access-date=January 21, 2023}}</ref> On January 4, 2020, he grabbed a career-high 14 rebounds in a 128–114 win over the [[Denver Nuggets]].<ref>{{cite web|title=ISH SMITH SCORES CAREER-HIGH 32 POINTS, WIZARDS BEAT NUGGETS|url=https://www.nba.com/game/0021900528|website=NBA.com|access-date=January 21, 2023}}</ref>


=== Chicago Bulls (2021–2022) ===
===Chicago Bulls (2021–2022)===
On March 25, 2021, Brown was traded to the [[Chicago Bulls]] in a three-team trade involving the [[Boston Celtics]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/bulls/news/bulls-complete-three-team-trade-wizards-celtics|title=BULLS COMPLETE THREE-TEAM TRADE WITH WIZARDS & CELTICS|work=NBA.com|date=March 25, 2021|access-date=March 26, 2021}}</ref>
On March 25, 2021, Brown was traded to the [[Chicago Bulls]] in a three-team trade involving the [[Boston Celtics]].<ref>{{cite web|title=BULLS COMPLETE THREE-TEAM TRADE WITH WIZARDS & CELTICS|url=https://www.nba.com/bulls/news/bulls-complete-three-team-trade-wizards-celtics|website=NBA.com|date=March 25, 2021|access-date=March 26, 2021}}</ref>


On January 11, 2022, Brown recorded a career-high six steals, alongside seven points, seven rebounds and five assists, in a 133–87 win over the [[Detroit Pistons]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=VUČEVIĆ, DEROZAN LIFT BULLS OVER PISTONS 133-87 |url=https://www.nba.com/game/0022100415 |access-date=January 21, 2023 |website=NBA.com}}</ref> On April 10, he logged a season-high 17 points, alongside 11 rebounds, four assists and two steals, in a 124–120 win over the [[Minnesota Timberwolves]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=BULLS BEAT WOLVES 124-120 BEHIND PATRICK WILLIAMS' 35 POINTS |url=https://www.nba.com/game/0022101224 |access-date=January 21, 2023 |website=NBA.com}}</ref>
On January 11, 2022, Brown recorded a career-high six steals, alongside seven points, seven rebounds and five assists, in a 133–87 win over the [[Detroit Pistons]].<ref>{{cite web|title=VUČEVIĆ, DEROZAN LIFT BULLS OVER PISTONS 133–87|url=https://www.nba.com/game/0022100415|website=NBA.com|access-date=January 21, 2023}}</ref> On April 10, he logged a season-high 17 points, alongside 11 rebounds, four assists and two steals, in a 124–120 win over the [[Minnesota Timberwolves]].<ref>{{cite web|title=BULLS BEAT WOLVES 124–120 BEHIND PATRICK WILLIAMS' 35 POINTS|url=https://www.nba.com/game/0022101224|website=NBA.com|access-date=January 21, 2023}}</ref>


=== Los Angeles Lakers (2022–2023) ===
===Los Angeles Lakers (2022–2023)===
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On July 1, 2022, Brown signed with the [[Los Angeles Lakers]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lakers Sign Troy Brown Jr., Damian Jones and Juan Toscano-Anderson |url=https://www.nba.com/lakers/news/lakers-sign-troy-brown-jr-damian-jones-and-juan-toscano-anderson-20220701 |access-date=July 1, 2022 |website=NBA}}</ref>
[[File:Troy Brown Jr 2023.jpg|thumb|150px|Brown in 2023]]
[[File:Troy Brown Jr 2023.jpg|thumb|150px|Brown in 2023]]
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On July 1, 2022, Brown signed with the [[Los Angeles Lakers]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Lakers Sign Troy Brown Jr., Damian Jones and Juan Toscano-Anderson|url=https://www.nba.com/lakers/news/lakers-sign-troy-brown-jr-damian-jones-and-juan-toscano-anderson-20220701|website=NBA.com|date=July 1, 2022|access-date=July 1, 2022}}</ref>


=== Minnesota Timberwolves (2023–present) ===
===Minnesota Timberwolves (2023–2024)===
On July 9, 2023, Brown signed with the [[Minnesota Timberwolves]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Timberwolves Sign Troy Brown Jr.|url=https://www.nba.com/timberwolves/news/timberwolves-sign-troy-brown-jr|website=NBA.com|date=July 9, 2023|access-date=July 9, 2023}}</ref>
On July 9, 2023, Brown signed with the [[Minnesota Timberwolves]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Timberwolves Sign Troy Brown Jr.|url=https://www.nba.com/timberwolves/news/timberwolves-sign-troy-brown-jr|website=NBA.com|date=July 9, 2023|access-date=July 9, 2023}}</ref>

===Detroit Pistons (2024)===
On February 7, 2024, Brown was traded, alongside [[Shake Milton]] and a 2030 second-round pick, in exchange for [[Monté Morris]].<ref>{{cite web|title=DETROIT PISTONS ACQUIRE TROY BROWN JR. AND SHAKE MILTON FROM MINNESOTA|url=https://www.nba.com/pistons/news/detroit-pistons-acquire-troy-brown-jr-and-shake-milton-from-minnesota|website=NBA.com|date=February 9, 2024|access-date=February 10, 2024}}</ref> On June 29, he was waived by the Pistons.<ref>{{cite web|first=Alex|last=Kirschenbaum|title=Pistons Waive Troy Brown Jr., Buddy Boeheim|url=https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2024/06/pistons-to-waive-troy-brown-jr.html|website=HoopsRumors.com|date=June 29, 2024|access-date=June 29, 2024}}</ref>

===Manisa Basket (2024–present)===
On October 11, 2024, Brown signed with [[Manisa Büyükşehir Belediyespor|Manisa Basket]] of the [[Basketbol Süper Ligi]] (BSL).<ref>{{cite tweet|author=Manisa Basket|title=Troy Brown Jr. Manisa Basket’te! 25 yaşında, 2.01m boyunda şutör guard ve kısa forvet pozisyonlarında görev yapan Brown Jr., takımımıza katıldı!|number=1844669383890628997|user=manisabasket94|date=October 11, 2024|access-date=October 11, 2024|language=Turkish}}</ref>


==Other work==
==Other work==
Brown debuted a Vlog entitled "Life Outside the NBA" on October 7, 2020 on the Basketballnews.com Network.<ref>{{cite web |title=BasketballNews.com adds Troy Brown Jr. to staff, debuts vlog |url=https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/nba-rumors-troy-brown-jr-washington-wizards-vlog-podcast-staff-hired-new-addition |publisher=Basketball News |website=basketballnews.com |access-date=February 19, 2021}}</ref> He is also a writer for the website covering various on and off the court topics.<ref>{{cite web |title=Troy Brown Jr. Basketball News |url=https://www.basketballnews.com/news/authors/troy-brown-jr |publisher=Basketball News |website=basketballnews.com |access-date=February 19, 2021}}</ref>
Brown debuted a Vlog entitled "Life Outside the NBA" on October 7, 2020, on the Basketballnews.com Network.<ref>{{cite web|title=BasketballNews.com adds Troy Brown Jr. to staff, debuts vlog|url=https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/nba-rumors-troy-brown-jr-washington-wizards-vlog-podcast-staff-hired-new-addition|website=BasketballNews.com|publisher=Basketball News|access-date=February 19, 2021}}</ref> He is also a writer for the website covering various on and off the court topics.<ref>{{cite web|title=Troy Brown Jr. Basketball News|url=https://www.basketballnews.com/news/authors/troy-brown-jr|website=basketballnews.com|publisher=Basketball News|access-date=February 19, 2021}}</ref>


==National team career==
==National team career==
Brown won a gold medal with USA Basketball at the [[2016 FIBA Under-17 World Championship]].
Brown won a gold medal with USA Basketball at the [[2016 FIBA Under-17 World Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Troy Brown Jr. {{!}} Detroit Pistons|url=https://www.nba.com/player/1628972/troy-brown-jr/|website=NBA.com|access-date=February 21, 2024}}</ref>


==Career statistics==
==Career statistics==
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===NBA===
===NBA===

====Regular season====
====Regular season====
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| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2019}}
| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2019}}
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2019–20 Washington Wizards season|Washington]]
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2019–20 Washington Wizards season|Washington]]
| 69 || 22 || '''25.2''' || .439 || .341 || .784 || '''5.6''' || '''2.6''' || '''1.2''' || .1 || '''10.4'''
| 69 || 22 || '''25.8''' || .439 || .341 || .784 || '''5.6''' || '''2.6''' || '''1.2''' || .1 || '''10.4'''
|-
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2020}}
| style="text-align:left;" rowspan=2| {{nbay|2020}}
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2020–21 Washington Wizards season|Washington]]
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2020–21 Washington Wizards season|Washington]]
| 21 || 0 || 13.7 || .371 || .304 || .667 || 2.9 || .9 || .1 || '''.2''' || 4.3
| 21 || 0 || 13.7 || .371 || .304 || .667 || 2.9 || .9 || .1 || '''.2''' || 4.3
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| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2020|nolink=y}}
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2020–21 Chicago Bulls season|Chicago]]
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2020–21 Chicago Bulls season|Chicago]]
| 13 || 0 || 18.2 || '''.527''' || .333 || .833 || 3.4 || .8 || .5 || '''.2''' || 5.5
| 13 || 0 || 18.2 || '''.527''' || .333 || .833 || 3.4 || .8 || .5 || '''.2''' || 5.5
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| style="text-align:left;"| [[2022–23 Los Angeles Lakers season|L.A. Lakers]]
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2022–23 Los Angeles Lakers season|L.A. Lakers]]
| '''76''' || '''45''' || 24.5 || .430 || '''.381''' || '''.872''' || 4.1 || 1.3 || .8 || '''.2''' || 7.1
| '''76''' || '''45''' || 24.5 || .430 || '''.381''' || '''.872''' || 4.1 || 1.3 || .8 || '''.2''' || 7.1
|-
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| style="text-align:left;" rowspan=2| {{nbay|2023}}
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2023–24 Minnesota Timberwolves season|Minnesota]]
| 37 || 3 || 11.1 || .441 || .369 || .864 || 1.9 || .9 || .2 || .1 || 4.2
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| [[2023–24 Detroit Pistons season|Detroit]]
| 22 || 12 || 18.9 || .296 || .281 || .867 || 3.3 || 1.1 || .7 || .0 || 4.2
|- class="sortbottom"
|- class="sortbottom"
| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career
| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career
| 297 || 84 || 20.0 || .429 || .354 || .772 || 3.9 || 1.5 || .7 || .1 || 6.6
| 356 || 99 || 19.0 || .423 || .351 || .783 || 3.6 || 1.4 || .7 || .1 || 6.2
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20160611100404/http://www.usab.com/basketball/players/mens/b/brown-troy.aspx USA Basketball profile]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20160611100404/http://www.usab.com/basketball/players/mens/b/brown-troy.aspx USA Basketball profile]


{{Minnesota Timberwolves current roster}}
{{Manisa Büyükşehir Belediyespor current roster}}
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Latest revision as of 22:37, 16 October 2024

Troy Brown Jr.
Brown with the Washington Wizards in 2020
No. 0 – Manisa Basket
PositionSmall forward / shooting guard
LeagueBasketbol Süper Ligi
Basketball Champions League
Personal information
Born (1999-07-28) July 28, 1999 (age 25)
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High schoolCentennial (Las Vegas, Nevada)
CollegeOregon (2017–2018)
NBA draft2018: 1st round, 15th overall pick
Selected by the Washington Wizards
Playing career2018–present
Career history
2018–2021Washington Wizards
2018–2019→Capital City Go-Go
2021–2022Chicago Bulls
2022–2023Los Angeles Lakers
2023–2024Minnesota Timberwolves
2024Detroit Pistons
2024–presentManisa Basket
Career highlights and awards
Stats at NBA.com Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at Basketball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing the  United States
FIBA U17 World Championship
Gold medal – first place 2016 Spain National team

Troy Randall Brown Jr. (born July 28, 1999) is an American professional basketball player for Manisa Basket of the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL) and the Basketball Champions League (BCL). In his senior year of high school, Brown was named a 2017 McDonald's All-American. He played college basketball for the Oregon Ducks.[1] Brown was selected with the 15th overall pick by the Washington Wizards in the 2018 NBA draft.

Early life

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Brown's mother (track) and father (basketball) competed collegiately at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. His sister, Jada, also played basketball at the University of Kansas.[2]

Recruiting

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Brown Jr. was considered one of the best players in the 2017 recruiting class by Scout.com, Rivals.com and ESPN.[3][4] On November 7, 2016, he committed to playing with the Oregon Ducks. He was one of their top prospects going into his freshman season and continued to uphold this reputation all throughout his college career.

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Troy Brown Jr.
SF 		Las Vegas, NV Centennial High School (NV) 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 210 lb (95 kg) Nov 7, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:5/5 stars   247Sports:5/5 stars    ESPN:5/5 stars   ESPN grade: 93
Overall recruiting rankings:   Rivals: 13  247Sports: 13  ESPN: 15
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Oregon 2017 Basketball Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved September 6, 2016.
  • "2017 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved September 6, 2016.

College career

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Brown made his collegiate debut on November 10, 2017, recording 18 points in a win against Coppin State University. Three days later, he recorded 17 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists in a win over Prairie View A&M University. Brown would get his first double-double of the season by recording 12 points and 10 rebounds in a win against Colorado State University on December 8. Three days later, he would record a season-high 12 rebounds to go with 10 points in a win against Texas Southern University. On December 13, Brown recorded a near triple-double with 10 points, 10 rebounds, and a season-high 9 assists in a win over Portland State University. On New Year's Eve, he would record a season-high 21 points in a win against the University of Colorado. He would later match that season-high with points scored on February 18, 2018, in their win against the University of Washington. Because of his immediate success with Oregon, after the end of his freshman season, Brown declared entry for the 2018 NBA draft.[5]

In his lone season at Oregon, Brown averaged 11.3 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game.[6]

Brown appeared in 35 games for the Ducks, averaging 11.3 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 31.2 minutes per game. Oregon’s leading rebounder, Brown was also second on the team in assists and he shot 44.4 percent from the field, 29.1 percent from three and 74.3 percent from the foul line.

Professional career

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Washington Wizards (2018–2021)

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Brown in 2018

On June 21, 2018, Brown was selected with the 15th overall pick by the Washington Wizards in the 2018 NBA draft. On July 5, he signed his rookie scale contract with the Wizards.[7] On October 24, Brown made his NBA debut, scoring four points in a 122–144 loss to the Golden State Warriors.[8] On March 31, 2019, he logged a season-high 24 points, alongside seven rebounds, in a 95–90 win over the Denver Nuggets.[9]

On December 23, 2019, Brown logged a career-high 26 points, alongside nine rebounds and seven assists, in a 121–115 win over the New York Knicks.[10] On January 4, 2020, he grabbed a career-high 14 rebounds in a 128–114 win over the Denver Nuggets.[11]

Chicago Bulls (2021–2022)

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On March 25, 2021, Brown was traded to the Chicago Bulls in a three-team trade involving the Boston Celtics.[12]

On January 11, 2022, Brown recorded a career-high six steals, alongside seven points, seven rebounds and five assists, in a 133–87 win over the Detroit Pistons.[13] On April 10, he logged a season-high 17 points, alongside 11 rebounds, four assists and two steals, in a 124–120 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.[14]

Los Angeles Lakers (2022–2023)

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Brown in 2023

On July 1, 2022, Brown signed with the Los Angeles Lakers.[15]

Minnesota Timberwolves (2023–2024)

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On July 9, 2023, Brown signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves.[16]

Detroit Pistons (2024)

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On February 7, 2024, Brown was traded, alongside Shake Milton and a 2030 second-round pick, in exchange for Monté Morris.[17] On June 29, he was waived by the Pistons.[18]

Manisa Basket (2024–present)

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On October 11, 2024, Brown signed with Manisa Basket of the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL).[19]

Other work

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Brown debuted a Vlog entitled "Life Outside the NBA" on October 7, 2020, on the Basketballnews.com Network.[20] He is also a writer for the website covering various on and off the court topics.[21]

National team career

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Brown won a gold medal with USA Basketball at the 2016 FIBA Under-17 World Championship.[22]

Career statistics

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Legend
  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

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Regular season

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2018–19 Washington 52 10 14.0 .415 .319 .681 2.8 1.5 .4 .1 4.8
2019–20 Washington 69 22 25.8 .439 .341 .784 5.6 2.6 1.2 .1 10.4
2020–21 Washington 21 0 13.7 .371 .304 .667 2.9 .9 .1 .2 4.3
Chicago 13 0 18.2 .527 .333 .833 3.4 .8 .5 .2 5.5
2021–22 Chicago 66 7 16.0 .419 .353 .769 3.1 1.0 .5 .1 4.3
2022–23 L.A. Lakers 76 45 24.5 .430 .381 .872 4.1 1.3 .8 .2 7.1
2023–24 Minnesota 37 3 11.1 .441 .369 .864 1.9 .9 .2 .1 4.2
Detroit 22 12 18.9 .296 .281 .867 3.3 1.1 .7 .0 4.2
Career 356 99 19.0 .423 .351 .783 3.6 1.4 .7 .1 6.2

Play-in

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2023 L.A. Lakers 1 0 17.0 .200 .000 – 4.0 2.0 2.0 .0 2.0
Career 1 0 17.0 .200 .000 – 4.0 2.0 2.0 .0 2.0

Playoffs

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2022 Chicago 3 0 12.3 .294 .182 — 2.7 1.0 .7 .0 4.0
2023 L.A. Lakers 12 0 10.3 .357 .133 — 2.0 .9 .2 .1 1.8
Career 15 0 10.7 .333 .154 — 2.1 .9 .3 .1 2.3

College

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2017–18 Oregon 35 35 31.2 .444 .291 .743 6.2 3.2 1.6 .2 11.3

References

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  1. ^ "2017 McDonald's All-American Game boys rosters announced". MaxPreps.com. January 15, 2017. Retrieved February 20, 2017.
  2. ^ "Troy Brown Jr". Archived from the original on June 11, 2016.
  3. ^ "Troy Brown, Washington Wizards, Point Guard".
  4. ^ "Troy Brown Jr. – Basketball Recruiting – Player Profiles – ESPN".
  5. ^ Troy Brown Jr. leaves Oregon Ducks early, declares for NBA draft OregonLive
  6. ^ 247sports
  7. ^ "Wizards Sign First-Rounder Troy Brown". HoopsRumors.com. June 25, 2018. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
  8. ^ "Stephen Curry scores 51 points with 11 3s as Warriors win". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
  9. ^ "Wizards limit Nuggets to 28 2nd-half points in 95–90 win". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
  10. ^ "BEAL SCORES 30, SHORT-HANDED WIZARDS HOLD OFF KNICKS 121–115". NBA.com. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
  11. ^ "ISH SMITH SCORES CAREER-HIGH 32 POINTS, WIZARDS BEAT NUGGETS". NBA.com. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
  12. ^ "BULLS COMPLETE THREE-TEAM TRADE WITH WIZARDS & CELTICS". NBA.com. March 25, 2021. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  13. ^ "VUČEVIĆ, DEROZAN LIFT BULLS OVER PISTONS 133–87". NBA.com. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
  14. ^ "BULLS BEAT WOLVES 124–120 BEHIND PATRICK WILLIAMS' 35 POINTS". NBA.com. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
  15. ^ "Lakers Sign Troy Brown Jr., Damian Jones and Juan Toscano-Anderson". NBA.com. July 1, 2022. Retrieved July 1, 2022.
  16. ^ "Timberwolves Sign Troy Brown Jr". NBA.com. July 9, 2023. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
  17. ^ "DETROIT PISTONS ACQUIRE TROY BROWN JR. AND SHAKE MILTON FROM MINNESOTA". NBA.com. February 9, 2024. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  18. ^ Kirschenbaum, Alex (June 29, 2024). "Pistons Waive Troy Brown Jr., Buddy Boeheim". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  19. ^ Manisa Basket [@manisabasket94] (October 11, 2024). "Troy Brown Jr. Manisa Basket'te! 25 yaşında, 2.01m boyunda şutör guard ve kısa forvet pozisyonlarında görev yapan Brown Jr., takımımıza katıldı!" (Tweet) (in Turkish). Retrieved October 11, 2024 – via Twitter.
  20. ^ "BasketballNews.com adds Troy Brown Jr. to staff, debuts vlog". BasketballNews.com. Basketball News. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
  21. ^ "Troy Brown Jr. Basketball News". basketballnews.com. Basketball News. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
  22. ^ "Troy Brown Jr. | Detroit Pistons". NBA.com. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
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