NBA games are fascinating for viewers because of the great shots and other moves of their favorite players. Fans are also supporting stars of the most prestigious basketball national league because of dunks. Points from dunks are always interesting in eyes of true basketball lovers because they require technique and practice.
This was an introduction to the story about Shannon Brown, one of the most underrated dunkers in NBA history.
His ability to block offensive players from the opposite side was also his virtue on the courts, so let’s dive into his development throughout the past.
Which club was Shannon’s first in NBA?
In the 2006/2007 season, Shannon started his professional career after he was picked by Cleveland with the 21st pick in the 2006 Draft pool. His 23 appearances caused by injury in his debut season in the most popular basketball national league were showing glimpses of Brown’s potential scoring 3.2 points per game.
Sending Shannon to team Rio Grande Valley Vipers who participated in the NBA development league on January 2008 contributed to his progress as a player as he averaged 7 points per fixture through the 2007/2008 campaign.
Brown’s brief stint with Chicago Bulls began at the start of 2008, but it was not extended after the end of that season.
What happened with Brown after a short tenure with Chicago?
Following two seasons spent in Cleveland and Chicago, Shannon made a one-year deal with Charlotte Bobcats. Minutes received in that 2008/2009 season were limited for Brown, so couldn’t reach more than 4.8 points per game through 30 played games.
Finding his form in Bobcats was a challenge he started to face successfully, especially at the end of 2008. Scoring 14 points against La Lakers was crucial for a big win after two extra periods. Charlotte decided to trade him in February of 2009 exactly to the team from Los Angeles to balance expenditures for salaries in the roster.
How was Shannon’s time with Los Angeles Lakers?
After signing for Los Angeles Lakers, the hero of our story was initially getting a low number of minutes in the remaining of the season averaging 3.2 points per game. Joining Kobe Bryant’s team was looking good for Brown when this squad became champion of the NBA with a win over Orlando.
In 2009/2010 Shannon’s best performance of his career with grabbed 10 rebounds and scored 27 points in a victory over the Golden State Warriors contributed a lot to the later winning of his second NBA ring.
Extending contract with Los Angeles Lakers brought another opportunity to show his talents and work ethic in season 2010/2011, which he did with the record-high average number of points per game- 8.7.
Shannon’s departure LA Lakers followed a convincing loss by eventual champions Dallas in the Western Conference semifinals.
What was the next step for Brown in the most popular national league in the world?
Following two years in Los Angeles, Shannon was picked by the Phoenix in a one-year deal after one year-lockout on December 8, 2011. The best individual performance of his career came in a defeat against San Antonio, where Brown ended the game with amazing 32 points and five scored three-point shots.
Re-signing the contract with the Suns enabled the player to score more than 20 points in two consecutive fixtures, which happened for the first time since he was professional.
Where did NBA road take Shannon after the Suns?
The exchange between Phoenix and Washington which included a couple of players sent Ex La Angeles player to the capital city’s team, on October 25, 2013. Shannon Brown was waived by Washington after spending only three days on the Wizard’s roster.
The logical reaction of the hero of our paragraphs was searching for a new team, so he could have some consistency in playing. San Antonio Spurs agreed two times with him to represent them for ten days, but they parted ways eventually. Brief spells with San Antonio and Washington didn’t promise lucrative days in Shannon’s career.
How did Brown survive another disappointment after his experience in San Antonio?
After playing only 10 fixtures for the Spurs in the 2013/2014 campaign and averaging 2.3 points and 1.2 rebounds per game, Shannon was signed as a free agent by New York on February 27, 2014.
Two 10-day contracts expired, so Knicks decided to extend the deal with the player until the end of the season. His 2.1 points and 0.8 rebounds per game were the miserable individual result for a star with such enormous potential, so supporters of New York were not disappointed after the club waived him after the campaign.
His search for a new contract and trying to revive his career met the approval of the Miami Heat in the summer of 2014.
What happened with Shannon after signing with Miami?
Signing Shannon was considered in Miami as a good move since ex Cleveland player was established as a relentless player already in NBA circles.
A one-year deal worth $1.3 million was offered former 25th pick from 2006 right after the departure of their megastar LeBron James. The Heat somehow expected Brown to give them depth and experience as they relied on his experience in previous years.
Shannon’s characteristic is also strong defense as stats were saying he was good at stealing balls from the opposite side. Brown represented the team from Florida in only five games, due to his average handling of the ball, in which he scored five points per game causing the ending collaboration between him and the club.
What occurred with Brown after another downfall in NBA?
Shannon was looking way to get back into competitive basketball in 2019 and the opportunity to play in Big3 with former NBA stars, retired veterans, and former D-League players was something worth trying at that moment.
His chance to play in Fireball came out when Brown was picked up by team Aliens at the 2019 Draft Pool. Helping the team to make three wins out of eight fixtures and Alien’s 11th place at the end of the season didn’t meet expectations from Shannon.
Even one of his best performances with 18 points and 10 rebounds on a personal account in a convincing victory over Ghost Ballers in the fifth week of competition didn’t “repair” impressions of Shannon’s play in that season.
Check out Shannon’s best moments from season 3 here:
How did Shannon handle the emotions after his devastating Big3 first season?
After the relatively disappointing end of the previous season and the pandemic, Brown prepared hard for new challenges in the 2021 season believing his play could make progress. Supporters of Aliens put their high hopes into the fantastic five which consisted of Andre Owens, Renaldo Balkman, Greg Oden, Brandon Rush, and Shannon Brown.
The team didn’t get a ticket to Final Four yet again winning only two games and ending up in tenth place at the end of the regular part of the season.

Unfortunately, the scandal with health care fraud removed the player from Big3 courts for some time. Two NBA rings didn’t have a sequel in Big3, but it is never late to happen. The future of Shannon is still unfamiliar, but passionate spectators are hoping they can see the return of their favorite dunker and leaper sooner rather than later.
The upcoming period will show if the Fireball trophy is going to end in Brown’s hands. Until that moment, all we can do is watch the summaries of his best performances in this beautiful game and remind ourselves how good a player he was.
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