Lorenzo Brown
| No. 7 – Philadelphia 76ers | |
|---|---|
| Position | Point guard / Shooting guard |
| League | NBA |
| Personal information | |
| Born |
August 26, 1990 Roswell, Georgia |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) |
| Listed weight | 186 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school |
Centennial (Roswell, Georgia) Hargrave (Chatham, Virginia) |
| College | NC State (2010–2013) |
| NBA draft | 2013 / Round: 2 / Pick: 52nd overall |
| Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves | |
| Pro playing career | 2013–present |
| Career history | |
| 2013–present | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 2013–2014 | →Delaware 87ers (D-League) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Lorenzo Brown (born August 26, 1990) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Philadelphia 76ers of the NBA. He played college basketball at North Carolina State University.
College
Brown, a 6'5" guard from Roswell, Georgia, played for NC State from 2010 to 2013. He started all three seasons and led the Wolfpack to consecutive NCAA tournament appearances in 2012 and 2013. As a junior, Brown averaged 12.4 points and 4.3 rebounds per game and led the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) in assists with 7.2 per game.[1] At the close of the season, Brown was named second team All-ACC.[2]
After the 2012–13 season, Brown decided to forego his final season of college eligibility and declared for the 2013 NBA draft.[3]
Professional
Brown was selected with the 52nd overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves[4] and subsequently joined the team for the 2013 NBA Summer League. On September 26, 2013, he signed his first professional contract with the Timberwolves.[5] However, he was waived by Timberwolves on October 25, 2013.[6]
On November 1, 2013, he was acquired by the Springfield Armor.[7]
On November 20, 2013, he signed with the Philadelphia 76ers.[8] He made his debut that same day, scoring 5 points with 58 seconds left in the 4th quarter.[9] During his rookie season, he has had multiple assignments with the Delaware 87ers.[10]
References
- ↑ "Lorenzo Brown Stats". Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved September 26, 2013.
- ↑ "Howell One of Four Pack Players To Earn All-ACC Accolades". GoPack.com. March 11, 2013. Retrieved September 26, 2013.
- ↑ "North Carolina State's Lorenzo Brown declares for NBA draft". SI.com. March 27, 2013. Retrieved September 26, 2013.
- ↑ Wasserman, Jonathan (June 27, 2013). "Lorenzo Brown Picked by Minnesota Timberwolves: Scouting Report and Analysis". BleacherReport.com. Retrieved December 21, 2013.
- ↑ "Wolves Sign Brown, Hummel And Jeffers To Camp Roster". NBA.com. September 26, 2013. Retrieved December 21, 2013.
- ↑ "Wolves Release Lorenzo Brown and Othyus Jeffers". NBA.com. October 25, 2013. Retrieved December 21, 2013.
- ↑ "Returning Players Highlight Initial Training Camp Invites". NBA.com. November 1, 2013. Retrieved December 21, 2013.
- ↑ "Philadelphia 76ers waive Kwame Brown and Darius Morris, sign Elliot Williams and Lorenzo Brown". InsideHoops.com. November 20, 2013. Retrieved December 21, 2013.
- ↑ Jasner, Andy (November 20, 2013). "Notebook: Raptors 108, 76ers 98". NBA.com. Retrieved December 21, 2013.
- ↑ "2013-14 NBA Assignments". NBA.com. Retrieved January 27, 2014.