P.J. Brown
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| Position | Power forward |
| Height / weight | 2.11 m / 108 kg |
| Born | 14 Oct 1969 (56 years) |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Nickname | P.J. |
P.J. Brown is an American former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association from 1993 to 2008. He played for six NBA teams and won an NBA championship with the Boston Celtics in 2008 before retiring.
Player Profile and Personal Life
Coller P. J. Brown was born on October 14, 1969, in Detroit, Michigan, USA. He stood 6 feet 11 inches tall and weighed 239 pounds during his playing days. Brown's nickname "P.J." was given by his grandmother because of his love for peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.He is married and has four children, including daughter Kalani Brown, a professional basketball player for the Phoenix Mercury. Brown was inducted into the Louisiana Tech University Athletic Hall of Fame in 1998, the Louisiana Basketball Hall of Fame in 2001, and the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in 2016.
High School and College Career
Brown attended Winnfield Senior High School in Winnfield, Louisiana, where he played for the Winnfield Tigers. He played college basketball at Louisiana Tech University from 1988 to 1992.Professional Career
Brown was selected by the New Jersey Nets with the 29th overall pick in the 1992 NBA Draft.He began his professional career with Panionios in Greece before joining the Nets in the 1993–94 NBA season. Brown played for the Nets until 1996, then joined the Miami Heat, where he played until 2000.
He played for the Charlotte Hornets from 2000 to 2002, then for the New Orleans Hornets from 2002 to 2006. Brown spent the 2006–2007 season with the Chicago Bulls and concluded his NBA career with the Boston Celtics in 2008, winning an NBA championship in his final season.
Career Highlights
- 1997 – NBA All-Defensive Second Team
- 1999 – NBA All-Defensive Second Team
- 2001 – NBA All-Defensive Second Team
- 2004 – NBA Sportsmanship Award
- 2008 – NBA champion
Trophies and Awards
P.J. Brown FAQ
Where is P. J. Brown from?
P. J. Brown is from Detroit, Michigan, United States.
How many NBA teams did P. J. Brown play for?
He played for six NBA teams: the New Jersey Nets, Miami Heat, Charlotte Hornets, New Orleans Hornets, Chicago Bulls, and Boston Celtics.
What did P. J. Brown do after basketball?
After basketball, P. J. Brown has been recognized for his contributions to the sport and his community, and his daughter Kalani Brown plays professional basketball. Further details about his post-basketball activities are not widely publicized.
What did P. J. Brown do after basketball?
After basketball, P. J. Brown has been recognized for his contributions to the sport and his community, and his daughter Kalani Brown plays professional basketball. Further details about his post-basketball activities are not widely publicized.
