Fred Brown
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| Position | Shooting guard |
| Height / weight | 1.91 m / 83 kg |
| Born | 7 Aug 1948 (77 years) |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Nickname | Downtown |
Fred Brown is an American former professional basketball player who played his entire 13-season National Basketball Association career with the Seattle SuperSonics. He won an NBA Championship with the SuperSonics in 1979 and was selected as an NBA All-Star in 1976.
Player Profile and Personal Life
Fred Brown was born on August 7, 1948, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He stands 191 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 83 kg.He shot right and played both shooting guard and point guard throughout his career.
High School and College Career
Brown attended Lincoln High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.He began his college career at Southeastern Community College before transferring to the University of Iowa, where he earned Third-team All-American honors from AP and First-team All-Big Ten selection in 1971.
Professional Career
Selected 6th overall by the Seattle SuperSonics in the 1971 NBA Draft, Brown spent his entire professional career with the team.In 1979, he helped the team with the NBA Championship. A few years before that, he was also named an NBA All-Star in 1976.
Known for his accurate outside shooting, he led the NBA in three-point percentage in 1980 and scored 14,018 points in his career. His No. 32 jersey was later retired by the SuperSonics.
Career Highlights:
- 1979 - NBA Champion (Seattle SuperSonics)
- 1976 - NBA All-Star
- 1980 - NBA Three-Point Percentage Leader
- 1971 - Third-team All-American (AP)
- 1971 - First-team All-Big Ten
- Seattle SuperSonics - No. 32 retired
Trophies and Awards
Fred Brown FAQ
Why was he nicknamed "Downtown"?
Fred Brown earned the nickname for his ability to make long-range shots, particularly before the introduction of the three-point line.
How many points did Brown score in his NBA career?
He scored 14,018 points during his 13-season NBA career.
How long did Brown play for the SuperSonics?
He played his entire 13-season career (1971-1984) with the Seattle SuperSonics.
