Last Updated on April 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s the detailed information on Shannon Brown:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Shannon Brown
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born November 29, 1985
  • Hometown: Maywood, Illinois
  • Height: 6’4″ (1.93 m)
  • Weight: 210 lbs (95 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6’8″ (2.03 m)
  • Shoe Size: 13 (US)
  • Number: Wore #12, #26, and #5 during his NBA career
  • Position: Shooting Guard / Point Guard
  • High School: Proviso East High School, Maywood, Illinois
  • College: Michigan State University
  • NBA Draft: 2006 NBA Draft, 25th overall pick by the Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Teams Played For:
    • Cleveland Cavaliers (2006–2008)
    • Chicago Bulls (2008)
    • Charlotte Bobcats (2008–2009)
    • Los Angeles Lakers (2009–2011)
    • Phoenix Suns (2011–2013)
    • San Antonio Spurs (2014)
    • New York Knicks (2014)
    • Miami Heat (2014)
    • Milwaukee Bucks (2015)
  • Championship Rings: 2 (with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2009 and 2010)
  • Kids: Two children—Shannon Christopher Brown and Laiyah Shannon Brown
  • Siblings: Brother, Sterling Brown (also played basketball).

Player Archetype / Play Style

Shannon Brown’s player archetype was that of an explosive scoring combo guard, the kind of backcourt athlete who could change tempo with burst, vertical pop, and instant-offense energy. Draft evaluations consistently highlighted his elite explosiveness, strong frame, good length, and improved perimeter shooting, which made his offensive role most natural as an attacking secondary scorer, transition finisher, and spot-up threat rather than a true table-setting lead guard. Defensively, Brown fit best as an active perimeter defender who could pressure guards with speed and effort, even if his impact came more from athletic disruption than from polished lockdown technique. Physically, he stood out for his powerful build, great leaping ability, and quick first step, and his overall play style reflected that profile: a high-energy two guard who could slash, rise into jumpers, fill lanes in transition, and bring bench scoring punch with flashes of two-way activity. (draftexpress.com)

Sources:

DraftExpress — Shannon Brown NBA Draft Scouting Report
NBADraft.net — Shannon Brown
NBA.com — Breaking Down the Prospects – The Celtics.com Scouting Reports
Bleacher Report — NBA Free Agents 2012: Top 50 Players on the Market