Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s the detailed information about PJ Brown:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Collier “PJ” Brown Jr.
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born October 14, 1969
  • Hometown: Detroit, Michigan (raised in Winnsboro, Louisiana)
  • Height: 6 feet 11 inches (2.11 m)
  • Weight: 239 lbs (108 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet 3 inches (2.21 m)
  • Shoe Size: Size 19 (US)
  • Number: Wore jersey numbers 42, 93, 13, and 8 during his NBA career
  • Position: Power forward / Center
  • High School: Winnsboro High School (Winnsboro, Louisiana)
  • College: Louisiana Tech University (1988–1992)
  • NBA Draft: 1992, Round 2, Pick 29 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: 3 daughters (Krysten, Lauren, and Whitney Brown)
  • Siblings: PJ Brown has siblings, though specific details are not widely disclosed.

Player Archetype / Play Style

P.J. Brown’s player archetype was that of a rugged defensive big: a dependable interior forward-center who won with toughness, positioning, rebounding, and low-maintenance offense rather than flash. Defensively, he filled the role of a physical back-line presence and disciplined post defender, using his size, strength, and instincts to contest inside, clean the glass, and hold structure for the frontcourt; offensively, he operated as a complementary piece who scored on short jumpers, put-backs, cuts, rolls, and simple paint finishes without needing plays run through him. At 6-foot-11 and around 239 pounds, Brown had legit size and a sturdy frame, and his play style was built on professionalism, hard screens, interior defense, steady rebounding, and the kind of no-nonsense consistency that made him valuable on winning teams for years.

Fun Facts

  • PJ Brown was known for his defensive prowess, rebounding, and leadership on and off the court. He was named to the NBA All-Defensive Team three times during his career.
  • His crucial contributions to the Boston Celtics in the 2008 playoffs helped the team secure their 17th NBA championship.
  • Brown is widely respected for his professionalism and community involvement throughout his career.

Sources:

Basketball-Reference — P.J. Brown Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
ESPN — P.J. Brown Biography
Pelican Debrief — Remembering the under-appreciated career of P.J. Brown