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Sterling Brown

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PositionShooting guard
Height / weight1.96 m / 99 kg
Born10 Feb 1995 (31 years)
NationalityUnited States flagUnited States

Sterling Brown is an American professional basketball player currently playing for Partizan Mozzart Bet in the ABA League, Basketball League of Serbia (KLS), and EuroLeague. He previously played in the National Basketball Association for several teams, like the Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks, and Los Angeles Lakers.

Player Profile and Personal Life

Sterling Damarco Brown was born on February 10, 1995, in Maywood, Illinois, United States of America. He stands 196 cm tall and his playing weight is listed at 99 kg. Brown plays primarily as a shooting guard and small forward.

Brown is the younger brother of former NBA player Shannon Brown.

High School and College Career

He attended Proviso East High School. For college, be committed to play for Southern Methodist University. While in college, he was named to the Second-team All-ACC in 2017.

Professional Career

Brown was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers with the 46th overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft and was immediately traded to the Milwaukee Bucks. He spent his first three NBA seasons with the Bucks.

After stints with the Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks, Brown briefly played for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2022-23 season. In August 2023, he signed with Alba Berlin of the German Basketball Bundesliga and EuroLeague.

In August 2024, Brown signed with Partizan Mozzart Bet of the ABA League, Basketball League of Serbia (KLS), and EuroLeague.

Career Highlights

  • 2017 – Second-team All-ACC

Sterling Brown FAQ

Where did Sterling Brown play college basketball?

He played for Southern Methodist University (SMU) from 2013 to 2017.

What was Sterling Brown's best NBA season?

2020-21 with the Houston Rockets, when he averaged 8.2 points and 4.4 rebounds per game.

Why did Sterling Brown's NBA career transition to European basketball?

While not explicitly stated in the sources, it appears Brown transitioned to European basketball after his NBA opportunities became limited. He signed with Alba Berlin in 2023 and then moved to Partizan Mozzart Bet in 2024.

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