Kwame James Brown was born on March 10 1982 in Charleston, South Carolina. Kwame Brown biography states that he is an NBA player who plays power forward for the Los Angeles Lakers. Kwame Brown was the first overall pick of the 2001 NBA Draft by the Washington Wizards, and was the first #1 draft pick to be drafted straight out of high school.
Kwame Brown was one of the most spectacular high school players in his class. Kwame Brown biography said that he finished his high school career at the historic Glynn Academy that is located in Brunswick, Georgia. Kwame Brown biography also said that he was the school's all-time leading rebounder, averagingt 1,235 rebounds and he is also a shot-blocker with an average of 605 blocks, and also finished second all-time as a scorer. Kwame Brown biography states that he was named to the 2001 McDonald’s All-American Team. As a result, Kwame Brown became a hot rookie prospect among both college and NBA scouts. Glynn Academy is the second oldest school in Georgia, founded in 1788. Both "G.A." and the county's other high school, Brunswick High, are known for their abilities to put out some of Georgia's best athletes. Combined, both schools currently have athletes in the NBA, NFL, and top Division-1 University teams. Out of all of them Kwame Brown is the most famous.
NBA career
Washington Wizards
Originally signing a letter of intent to play for the University of Florida, he later declared for the 2001 NBA Draft. The Washington Wizards, under team president Michael Jordan, decided to use their first overall pick on him, becoming the first team to ever select a high-school prospect with the first overall pick. Additionally, the expectations upon Kwame Brown were increased by the fact that Michael Jordan, acclaimed as the greatest basketball player ever, had chosen him.
Perhaps as a result of hype and high expectations, Kwame Brown’s rookie season was marred with a lack of maturity as well as criticism from both the media and Jordan. In his rookie year, Kwame Brown biography said that he averaged 4.5 points and 3.5 rebounds per game and was widely known as a draft bust.
However, the Wizards believed in Kwame Brown's potential. In his second season as a professional, Kwame Brown saw more action in the league. Kwame Brown biography started 20 out of the 80 games he played and the total minutes he played doubled. Unfortunately, Kwame Brown only improved slightly, posting averages of 7.4 points and 5.3 rebounds per game. In his third season, Brown continued to improve, posting career highs in both points (10.9) and rebounds (7.4). Kwame Brown biography also demonstrated his great potential during a game against the Sacramento Kings, during which he registered 30 points and 19 rebounds.
NBA career
Los Angeles Lakers
On August 2 2005, Kwame Brown and Laron Profit were traded to the Lakers in exchange for Caron Butler and Chucky Atkins.
On December 26th, 2005, he played his first game at the MCI Center (now known as Verizon Center) as a member of the Lakers. The sold out crowd of 20,173 fans loudly booed him upon entering the game and whenever he touched the ball. In the 2nd quarter, according Kwame Brown biography was looking the other way when teammate Sasha Vujacic threw a pass his way. The ball bounced off his head and landed out of bounds, which was met with loud cheers from the crowd. Brown called the reception "weak" and used the logic that "they should be cheering that I'm gone." The Wizards won the game 94-91.
Since starting center Chris Mihm went down with a season-ending ankle injury on March 12, 2006, Brown has taken over and averaged 12.3 points and 9.1 rebounds and is said that he will remain as the Lakers starting center through the playoffs.
Kwame Browns biography in 2001-02:
Averaged 4.5 points and 3.5 rebounds per game...Scored a career-high 14 points vs. L.A. Lakers on 4/2/02...Posted his first career double-double with 10 points and a career-high 12 rebounds at San Antonio on 12/4/01...Scored 12 points at New Jersey on 4/9/02...Scored 13 points and had seven rebounds at Charlotte on 4/5/02...Scored 10 points and had 11 rebounds vs. New York on 4/16/02...Averaged 9.1 points and 6.4 rebounds in April...scored in double figures in eight games...Led the team in rebounding four times
Kwame Browns biography in 2002-03:
Averaged 7.4 points and 5.3 rebounds per game…led the Wizards in rebounding 11 times, blocks three times, and steals six times…finished ranked 36th in the NBA in blocks per game (1.0)…Scored in double figures in 35 games…Had three games with 20 or more points…Had seven games with 10 or more rebounds…Recorded five double-doubles…Scored a team-high 17 points and had eight rebounds at Philadelphia on 4/16/03…Tied a career-high with 20 points and had eight rebounds at Milwaukee on 1/30/03…Tied a career-high with 20 points and pulled down 12 rebounds at Chicago on 1/2/03…Scored a career-high 20 points and had a career-high six blocks to go with six rebounds vs. Boston on 10/31/03…Had a career-high 18 rebounds and had 12 points and five blocks at Toronto on 10/30/03.
Kwame Browns biography in 2003-04:
Led the Wizards in rebounding (7.4 rpg)...Set new career-highs with 30 points and 19 rebounds versus Sacramento on 3/17/04 en route to his 18th double-double of the season...Grabbed 15 rebounds vs. Orlando on 01/28/04...Tied a career-high by dishing five assists versus Portland on 01/26/04...Scored 25 points and grabbed 9 rebounds versus Indiana on 01/24/04...Hit his first career three-pointer with .4 second left in the first half against Dallas on 11/5/03.
Know more about Kwame Brown biography
- The first high school player ever selected with the first overall pick in the NBA Draft
- Signed a letter of intent to play at the University of Florida before declaring for the 2001 NBA Draft
- The seventh of eight children.
- Spokesman for the National Kidney Foundation Washington Chapter
- Delivers toys to local families during the holiday season and joins teammates to give away turkeys and food baskets to families for Thanksgiving.
- Attended the Glynn Academy HS at Brunswick, Georgia until 2001.
- Selected by the Washington Wizards as the 1st overall pick in the 2001 NBA Draft. Played in Washington till 2004-05.
- Traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in August 2005.
- Named Georgia's Mr. Basketball in 2001.
- Named to the USA Today All-USA 1st Team in 2001.
- Played the McDonald's All-America game in 2001.
- Became the first high school player in history to be taken with the top overall pick in the NBA Draft in 2001.
- Cousin of NBA player Jabari Smith.
Kwame Brown biography highlights
- An early entry candidate for the 2001 NBA Draft.
- A member of the USA Today All-USA Basketball First Team.
- Also named to the Parade Magazine All-America High School Boys Basketball First Team.
- Named to the McDonald's All-America Team.
- Named High School Player of the Year in the state of Georgia as a senior.
- Scored 1,539 career points.
- Originally intended to accept a scholarship offer from the University of Florida before changing his mind and opting for the NBA Draft.
- "It is obvious Kwame's decision was based on helping his family," said Florida head coach and former NBA player Billy Donovan. "It is hard to fault anyone for trying to provide for their family. I certainly respect that decision, because family should be the most important decision in anyone's life."
- As a high school senior at Glynn Academy, averaged 20.1 points, 13.3 rebounds, 5.8 blocked shots, three assists and two steals.
- Helped his team to a 24-8 record.
- At the McDonald's All-America Game, scored 17 points, grabbed seven rebounds and blocked a game-high five shots, including a turnaround jumper in the lane by Eddy Curry.
- Made seven of 18 field goal attempts and all three free throw attempts.
- Added three assists and one steal.
- "He played a lot of this season on bad ankles, but he really worked on his offensive game and started shooting the jump shot facing the basket very well," said Glynn Academy coach Dan Moore. "He didn't block as many shots as we thought, solely because people wouldn't come in there. They knew better."
- As a junior, averaged 15.5 points, 11.6 rebounds, 6.1 blocked shots and 3.5 assists. Helped team to a 28-2 record.
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Kwame Brown biography made history as the first high school player ever selected with the first overall pick in the NBA Draft. Along with other fellow high-schoolers selected in the 2001 NBA Draft, according to Kwame Brown biography some say that he did not flourish in his rookie season but appears to be prepared for a break-out second season. Athough young, has a well-developed body and a maturity beyond his years and that with his range of skills should allow him make a mark on the NBA before it is all said and done.
