Anthony Brown

Anthony Brown
Name	Anthony Brown
Position	Small forward / Shooting guard
Weight lb	215
League	NBA
Team	Free agent
Birth date	1992-11-07
Birth place	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
College	Stanford (2010–2014)
Draft year	2014
Draft pick	34
Draft team	Los Angeles Lakers
Career start	2014
Years1	2014–2016
Team1	Los Angeles Lakers
Years2	2016–2017
Team2	Memphis Grizzlies
Years3	2017–2019
Team3	New Orleans Pelicans
Years4	2019–2021
Team4	Toronto Raptors
Years5	2021–2022
Team5	South Bay Lakers

Anthony Brown is an American professional basketball player known for his length, 3-point shooting, and defensive versatility. He played collegiate basketball at Stanford before being selected in the 2014 NBA draft by the Los Angeles Lakers. Brown has had stints with multiple NBA franchises and in the NBA G League.

Early life and education

Brown was born in Los Angeles, California and grew up in the South Los Angeles area, attending Mayfair High School and later Westchester High School where he played varsity basketball. As a high school recruit he drew offers and attention from programs including Stanford, UCLA, and California (Cal), ultimately committing to Stanford University. At Stanford University he majored in Science-related coursework while balancing duties for the Stanford Cardinal program and engaging with campus organizations.

Collegiate career

At Stanford, Brown redshirted or developed into a role player before emerging as a starter by his junior and senior seasons under coach Johnny Dawkins. He competed in the Pac-12 Conference against programs such as the Arizona Wildcats, UCLA Bruins, Arizona State, and Oregon Ducks. Brown’s senior year statistics included increased scoring, rebounding, and 3-point accuracy, earning recognition on All-Pac-12 lists and invitations to pre-draft workouts held by NBA Scouting Combine participants and representatives from teams like the Los Angeles Lakers.

Professional basketball career

Brown was selected with the 34th overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft by the Los Angeles Lakers, joining rostered players including Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol, and later Jordan Clarkson. He spent his rookie seasons splitting time between the Los Angeles Lakers and their NBA D-League affiliate, the D-League's Los Angeles D-Fenders (later South Bay Lakers), developing alongside prospects such as Jabari Brown and working with coaching staff led by Mike D'Antoni and later Luke Walton. Over subsequent seasons Brown signed short-term or two-way contracts with franchises including the Memphis Grizzlies, where he played with Marc Gasol and Mike Conley, and the New Orleans Pelicans, joining teammates like Anthony Davis and later DeMarcus Cousins. He also had tenures with the Toronto Raptors organization, contributing depth while competing in rotations with players such as Kyle Lowry and Pascal Siakam. Brown spent time in the NBA G League with the South Bay Lakers to maintain conditioning, and his professional path included free agency transactions and 10-day contracts amid league roster maneuvers.

International play

Brown has participated in summer leagues and international exhibition tours that featured opponents from EuroLeague clubs, FIBA competition preparations, and team preseason games against squads from Spain, Italy, and Turkey. While not a regular member of the United States men's national basketball team, he played in international-friendly events and joined teammates who have represented USA Basketball in developmental settings, engaging with coaches and scouts from organizations across Europe and Asia.

Playing style and reception

Brown’s playing profile emphasizes a 6 ft 7 in wingspan, perimeter spacing ability with a catch-and-shoot 3-point stroke, and positional versatility to defend multiple perimeter positions including small forward and shooting guard. Analysts compared his role to that of modern "3-and-D" specialists who fit systems that prioritize floor spacing, such as those coached by Mike D'Antoni or Steve Kerr-influenced offenses. Scouts noted strengths in his shooting mechanics, defensive reach, and basketball IQ, while critiques referenced consistency, athleticism in isolation, and finishing at the rim compared with elite wing scorers.

Personal life and philanthropy

Off the court Brown has been involved with community initiatives in Los Angeles and the broader California youth basketball circuit, participating in camps, clinics, and charity events affiliated with organizations like local chapter nonprofits and team community relations departments. He has worked with former and current players from teams such as the Los Angeles Lakers and Stanford Cardinal alumni to support youth mentorship, academic tutoring programs, and athletic development clinics.

Category:1992 births Category:Living people Category:American men's basketball players Category:Stanford Cardinal men's basketball players Category:Los Angeles Lakers draft picks