Biography of Troy Brown Jr
Troy Brown Jr is an American basketball player playing wing in the NBA. He was born on July 28, 1999 in Las Vegas, Nevada (USA). His height is 2m01. He plays for the Detroit Pistons.
Origins
Troy Brown Jr comes from a family of athletes. His mother competed in track and field and his father played basketball, both at the college level at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. His sister, Jada, also played basketball at the University of Kansas.
Successive teams
In high school, Troy Brown Jr. was a top player in the 2017 recruiting class, with high ratings on major recruiting sites. He committed to play for the Oregon Ducks, reinforcing his profile as one of their top prospects.
NCAA
From the moment he joined Oregon, Brown was a sensation, turning in remarkable performances right from the start. He declared for the 2018 NBA draft after an impressive season, in which he posted an average of 11.3 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game.
NBA
Selected by the Washington Wizards 15th in the 2018 NBA draft, Brown signed his rookie contract and quickly showed his talent, reaching a personal high of 26 points against the New York Knicks. In 2021, he was traded to the Chicago Bulls, where he continued to impress, including a personal-best six steals against the Detroit Pistons.
In 2022, Brown signed with the Los Angeles Lakers, then joined the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2023, before being traded to the Detroit Pistons in 2024. His ability to adapt and contribute to multiple teams underscores his talent and versatility on the court.
National team
Troy Brown Jr won a gold medal with Team USA at the FIBA U17 World Championship in 2016.
Game style
Troy Brown Jr. is valued for his versatility. He can contribute in several aspects of the game. On offense, Brown Jr. uses his size well to attack the basket. He is capable of scoring from the outside, although his shooting is inconsistent. His passing game is an asset, helping to fluidify the attack. On defense, his length and commitment are invaluable. Brown Jr. is effective on the rebound, especially for a fullback. He excels at tasks that don’t always feature on the stat sheet. His ability to play multiple positions offers his team flexibility. He continues to work on his consistency, especially his shooting.
Troy Brown Jr in NBA 2K
Troy Brown Jr. has seen a varied evolution in his NBA 2K ratings since entering the league. He debuted with a rating of 71 in NBA 2K19 playing for the Washington Wizards. His performance improved markedly, as evidenced by his score of 78 in NBA 2K20. However, since NBA 2K21, where he was rated while playing for the Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards, his rating has remained stable at 72 for three successive editions of the game, including during his stint with the Los Angeles Lakers in NBA 2K23. Finally, in NBA 2K24, as he moved between the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves, his rating rose slightly to 73.
Troy Brown Jr NBA jersey (Detroit Pistons)
Troy Brown Jr’s official NBA jersey is in stock on the NBA Store. It is available in three different colors.
Troy Brown Jr salary
In 2024, Troy Brown Jr. earns $4,000,000 with the Detroit Pistons. His contract with the Pistons shows a notable increase, almost doubling from the previous year. For 2023/24, his salary is set at $4,000,000, with the same amount planned for 2024/25, although with no financial guarantee for this second year, unless he is not released before June 30, 2024.