John Brown
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| Position | Small forward |
| Height / weight | 2.01 m / 100 kg |
| Born | 14 Dec 1951 (74 years) |
| Nationality |  United States |
John Brown is an American former professional basketball player who played seven seasons in the National Basketball Association and three seasons in Italy. He was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 1974 with the Atlanta Hawks.
Player Profile
John Young Brown was born on December 14, 1951, in Frankfurt, West Germany.He stands 201 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 100 kg. He shot right and played both small forward and power forward throughout his career.
High School and College Career
Brown attended Dixon High School in Dixon, Missouri. He then played college basketball at the University of Missouri from 1970 to 1973, where his No. 50 jersey was later retired.He earned Third-team All-American honors and was twice named First-team All-Big Eight (1972, 1973).
Professional Career
Selected 10th overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 1973 NBA Draft, Brown spent most of his NBA career with the Hawks across two stints.He also played for the Chicago Bulls and Utah Jazz before continuing his career in Italy with Basket Mestre and Grifone Perugia.
Career Highlights:
- 1974 - NBA All-Rookie First Team
- 1973 - Third-team All-American (AP, NABC)
- 1972, 1973 - First-team All-Big Eight
- University of Missouri - No. 50 retired
John Brown FAQ
What were Brown's college achievements?
He was a two-time First-team All-Big Eight selection and Third-team All-American at Missouri.
How long did Brown play for the Hawks?
Brown played for the Atlanta Hawks in two stints (1973-1978 and 1980).
How did the University of Missouri honor Brown?
The University of Missouri retired jersey number 50 in John Brown’s honor.
