Height: 6’3″
Weight: 190 lbs.
Date of Birth: January 29th, 1992
Years Pro: 0
Before NBA: Oklahoma State University
Drafted: 44th overall, 2014 NBA Draft
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After the Minnesota Timberwolves selected Brown with the 44th pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, the Nets nicked Brown’s rights for cash considerations, adding the 6’3″ senior with a 44-inch vertical to the end of their bench. Considering their depth on the wings, Brown’s not expected to play a lot of minutes this season — he’s slated behind Deron Williams and Jarrett Jack at the point guard position, as well as Joe Johnson, Bojan Bogdanovic, and Alan Anderson at shooting guard.
But considering how 22nd overall pick Mason Plumlee emerged out of nowhere as a surprise offensive threat for the Nets almost exclusively based on his athleticism, Brown could sneak into the rotation if he relies on his strengths. Specifically: the fact that he can do this.
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And this.
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0h4u7wGM630&w=560&h=315]
…Aaaaaaaand this.
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Same backcourt, just different jerseys. @imarkelbrown22 with the OK State throwback jam during today's rookie photo shoot!
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….
And this.
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@imarkelbrown22 has a 43.5" max vertical. Don't believe it? Then watch this monster slam from today's rookie photo shoot!
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Okay, so there’s a pretty good chance that Brown won’t get a chance to put down one of those last two in a game. But there’s something to be said for considerable athleticism in a specialized role — again, just look at Plumlee’s emergence last season — and if Brown can rely on his bounce and extend his 37.9 percent shooting from the college three-point line to the pros, he’ll carve out a niche off Brooklyn’s bench.
