Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s detailed information about Jabari Brown:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Jabari Akil Brown
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on December 18, 1992
  • Hometown: Oakland, California, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 meters)
  • Weight: 215 pounds (98 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 meters)
  • Shoe Size: Size 13 (US)
  • Number: 15 (worn during his time with the Los Angeles Lakers)
  • Position: Shooting Guard
  • High School:
    • Oakland High School (Oakland, California)
    • Findlay Prep (Henderson, Nevada)
  • College: University of Missouri (2011–2014)
  • NBA Draft: Undrafted in 2014
  • Teams Played For:
    • Los Angeles Lakers (2015)
    • Played internationally in China (Guangdong Southern Tigers, Jilin Northeast Tigers, and others)
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Kids: Information not widely available
  • Siblings: Information not widely available

Jabari Brown’s player archetype was that of a scoring shooting guard built to pressure defenses with jump shooting first and secondary straight-line creation. At Missouri and in draft evaluations, he was consistently framed as a strong-framed, offense-driven two guard whose best work came as a floor-spacer, pull-up threat, and downhill scorer when attacking closeouts rather than as a primary playmaker. Defensively, his role projected more to the wing as a competitive but limited stopper, with his length and solid build helping more than elite disruption or true point-of-attack versatility. Physically, Brown was typically listed around 6-foot-4 to 6-foot-5 with a sturdy 200-plus-pound frame and a useful wingspan, and his play style reflected that profile: smooth scoring mechanics, deep range, real confidence hunting shots, and enough strength to absorb contact, but with a game tilted far more toward putting points on the board than orchestrating an offense. (Bleacher Report)

Fun Facts

  • Jabari Brown had a brief stint in the NBA, primarily with the Los Angeles Lakers, where he was called up from the NBA G League (then known as the D-League).
  • Known as a scorer, Brown found success overseas in leagues such as the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA), where he continued to showcase his offensive skills.

Sources:

Bleacher Report — Jabari Brown NBA Draft 2014: Highlights, Scouting Report and More
DraftExpress — Jabari Brown Updated Scouting Report
SB Nation — 2014 NBA Draft: Jabari Brown leaves Missouri after junior season