Last Updated on April 2, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Here’s the detailed information on Tierre Brown:
- Full Name: Tierre Turner Brown
- Nationality: American
- Age: Born June 3, 1979
- Hometown: Monroe, Louisiana
- Height: 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m)
- Weight: 189 lbs (86 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 3 inches
- Shoe Size: Size 12 (US)
- Number: Wore #1 and #7 during his NBA career
- Position: Point Guard
- High School: Montgomery High School, Montgomery, Louisiana
- College: McNeese State University
- NBA Draft: Undrafted in the 2001 NBA Draft
- Teams Played For:
- Houston Rockets (2001–2002)
- Cleveland Cavaliers (2002–2003)
- Los Angeles Lakers (2004–2005)
- Overseas and G-League teams including Yakima Sun Kings, Jiangsu Dragons, and others.
- Championship Rings: None in the NBA
- Kids: Not publicly available
- Siblings: Not publicly available
Tierre Brown’s player archetype was that of a quick scoring point guard, a smaller lead guard who blended shot creation with pace, change of direction, and enough playmaking to run an offense without needing to dominate every possession. Defensively, his role was more about applying ball pressure, staying active at the point of attack, and using speed to bother opposing guards than about offering size or switchability. Offensively, he fit as a combo guard who could handle, create off the dribble, and provide secondary scoring, which matched the profile he carried through the NBA and the D-League during the most productive stretch of his career. Physically, Brown stood around 6-foot-2 and 189 pounds, giving him a compact guard frame built more for quickness and control than for power. His overall play style was fast, aggressive, and guard-driven, with the feel of a spark-plug creator who could push tempo, attack gaps, and give teams instant energy from the backcourt. (NBA)
Sources:
McNeese Sports — Tierre Brown (2021) – Hall of Fame
NBA — Tierre Brown
Basketball Reference — Tierre Brown Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more