Last Updated on April 16, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s detailed information about Anthony Brown:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Anthony LeJohn Brown
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on October 10, 1992
  • Hometown: Bellflower, California, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 meters)
  • Weight: 210 pounds (95 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 11 inches (2.11 meters)
  • Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
  • Number: 3, 21 (worn during his professional career)
  • Position: Small Forward / Shooting Guard
  • High School: Ocean View High School (Huntington Beach, California)
  • College: Stanford University (2010–2015)
  • NBA Draft: 2015 (2nd round, 34th overall by the Los Angeles Lakers)
  • Teams Played For:
    • NBA:
      • Los Angeles Lakers (2015–2016)
      • New Orleans Pelicans (2016–2017)
      • Orlando Magic (2017)
    • G League:
      • Erie BayHawks
      • Lakeland Magic
      • Agua Caliente Clippers
    • International:
      • Partizan Belgrade (Serbia)
      • Limoges CSP (France)
      • Hapoel Jerusalem (Israel)
      • Other international teams
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Kids: Information not widely available
  • Siblings: Information not widely available

Player Archetype / Play Style

Anthony Brown’s player archetype was that of a 3-and-D wing, a long perimeter role player whose NBA pathway was built on spot-up shooting, defensive versatility, and low-usage complementary offense. Defensively, he profiled as a rangy wing stopper who could check multiple perimeter assignments, using his length and mobility to contest jumpers, stay attached off the ball, and give lineups size on the outside. Offensively, Brown was more connective than creative, functioning best as a catch-and-shoot threat, floor spacer, and straight-line attacker rather than a primary ball-handler, which matched scouting reports that praised his perimeter shooting while noting he was not a natural playmaker. At around 6-foot-7 and 210 pounds, he had the frame teams look for in a modern complementary wing, and his overall style was steady and role-conscious: defend, space the floor, move without the ball, and fit next to higher-usage scorers rather than commandeer possessions.

Fun Facts

  • Anthony Brown is known for his versatility as a wing player, with a focus on defense and three-point shooting.
  • While his NBA career was brief, he found success in the G League and overseas, continuing to contribute as a professional basketball player in various international leagues.

Sources:
Silver Screen and Roll — What if the Lakers stuck with their young core?
NBADraft.net — Anthony Brown
GoStanford — Anthony Brown