Last Updated on April 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s the detailed information on Ronnie Brewer:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Ronnie Brewer Jr.
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born March 20, 1985
  • Hometown: Portland, Oregon
  • Height: 6’7″ (2.01 m)
  • Weight: 236 lbs (107 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6’9″ (2.06 m)
  • Shoe Size: Size 15 (US)
  • Number: Wore #8, #11, #9, #10, and #15 during his career
  • Position: Shooting Guard / Small Forward
  • High School: Fayetteville High School, Fayetteville, Arkansas
  • College: University of Arkansas (2003–2006)
  • NBA Draft: 2006 NBA Draft, 14th overall pick by the Utah Jazz
  • Teams Played For:
    • Utah Jazz (2006–2010)
    • Memphis Grizzlies (2010)
    • Chicago Bulls (2010–2012)
    • New York Knicks (2012–2013)
    • Oklahoma City Thunder (2013)
    • Houston Rockets (2013–2014)
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Kids: A daughter named Keilani (she turned 16 in 2024 according to Ronnie’s Instagram)
  • Siblings: Kenny Brewer (played gridiron at Central Michigan Football)

Player Archetype / Play Style

Ronnie Brewer’s player archetype was that of a slashing two-way wing, a long, versatile guard-forward who impacted games with downhill pressure, transition play, and disruptive perimeter defense more than with pure shooting gravity. Offensively, he functioned as a cutter, driver, secondary ball-handler, and opportunistic creator who could keep the ball moving and attack openings without needing to dominate possessions, while defensively he brought real value as a multi-position stopper, using his size, instincts, and activity to bother guards and wings across the perimeter. Physically, Brewer stood out with excellent size for a backcourt player at around 6-foot-7, plus long arms, strong athleticism, and the kind of frame that let him absorb contact and defend up a position. His overall play style was built on versatility, energy, and pressure, making him the sort of wing who filled gaps, pushed the pace, and helped winning lineups with defense and connective offense even when his jumper was not the focal point.

Sources:

DraftExpress — Ronnie Brewer NBA Draft Scouting Report
NBA.com — Grizzlies acquire Ronnie Brewer from Jazz
NBA.com — All-time NBA Draft lottery picks: Utah Jazz