Ron Brewer

Ron Brewer is an American former professional basketball player who played eight seasons in the National Basketball Association. He has played with different teams for 8 seasons, including the Portland Trail Blazers, San Antonio Spurs, Golden State Warriors, and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Player Profile and Personal Life

Ronald Charles Brewer was born on July 16, 1955, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, USA. He stands 193 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 82 kg. He shot right and played shooting guard throughout his career.

His son, Ronnie Brewer, followed in his footsteps, playing college basketball at Arkansas before being selected by the Utah Jazz in the first round of the 2006 NBA Draft.

They became the first father-son combination in Chicago Bulls history when Ronnie joined the team in 2010. He is currently the head coach at City University in Memphis, Tennessee.

High School and College Career

Brewer attended Northside High School in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He began his college career at Arkansas-Fort Smith (1974-1975) before transferring to the University of Arkansas (1975-1978).

At Arkansas, he earned Consensus second-team All-American honors and was named SWC Player of the Year in 1978.

Professional Career

Selected seventh overall by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 1978 NBA Draft, Brewer spent his first three seasons with the team.

His best NBA performance came on November 10, 1981, when he scored 44 points for the San Antonio Spurs against the Los Angeles Lakers in a 128-102 victory.

Throughout his career, he played for six different NBA teams, including the New Jersey Nets, Golden State Warriors, and the Cleveland Cavaliers, finishing with career averages of 11.9 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game.

He concluded his career in 1986 with 5,971 total points.

Career Highlights:

• 1979 - NBA All-Rookie First Team
• 1978 - Consensus Second-team All-American
• 1978 - Southwest Conference Player of the Year