Last Updated on April 15, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s the detailed information on P.J. Brown:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Collier “P.J.” Brown Jr.
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on October 14, 1969
  • Hometown: Winnfield, Louisiana, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 11 inches (211 cm)
  • Weight: 239 lbs (108 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet 2 inches (218 cm)
  • Shoe Size: Size 18 (US)
  • Number: 42 (worn with most teams)
  • Position: Power Forward / Center
  • High School: Winnfield Senior High School in Winnfield, Louisiana
  • College: Louisiana Tech University
  • NBA Draft: 1992 NBA Draft, 2nd round, 29th overall pick by the New Jersey Nets
  • Teams Played For:
    • New Jersey Nets (1993–1996)
    • Miami Heat (1996–2000)
    • Charlotte Hornets/New Orleans Hornets (2000–2006)
    • Chicago Bulls (2006–2007)
    • Boston Celtics (2008)
  • Championship Rings: 1 (2008 with the Boston Celtics)
  • Kids: P.J. Brown has three daughters.
  • Siblings: Information about siblings is not widely publicized.

Player Archetype / Play Style

P.J. Brown’s player archetype was that of a defense-first, blue-collar big man, the kind of power forward/center hybrid who anchored frontcourts through toughness, rebounding, and low-maintenance offense. Defensively, he filled the role of an interior enforcer and positional stopper, using length, timing, and physical discipline to battle bigger bodies, protect the lane, and finish possessions on the glass; that profile fits with his three All-Defensive Second Team selections. Offensively, Brown was more of a complementary piece than a featured scorer, thriving on putbacks, short jumpers, screen-setting, rim runs, and smart ball movement instead of self-created offense. At 6-foot-11 and roughly 239 pounds, he had the size and strength to handle center minutes, but also enough mobility and control to function as a dependable power forward. The overall play style summary is of a rugged, team-oriented frontcourt presence whose value came from defense, rebounding, effort, and doing the hard, understated work that winning lineups need. (Basketball Reference)

Sources:

Basketball-Reference.com — P.J. Brown Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
NBA.com — P.J. Brown – New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame — P.J. Brown
NBA.com — P.J. Brown | Senior Partner | Chicago Bulls