Paul Rogers
July 23, 2020
Gerald Brown
- Nationality: USA
- Date of Birth: 28/07/75
- Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California (USA)
- Position: GRD
- Height (CM): 193
- Weight (KG): 95
- Junior Assoc:
- College: Pepperdine (1993–1998)
NBL CAREER OVERVIEW
NBL DEBUT
26/10/07
Age 32
LAST NBL GAME
1/03/08
Age 32
TEAM HISTORY
- Perth2008
CHAMPIONSHIPS
NoneBIO: Gerald Brown was born in Los Angeles, California (USA).
NBL EXPERIENCE
Gerald Brown made his NBL debut with the Perth Wildcats at 32 years of age. He scored five points in his first game.
After being eliminated in the first round of the playoffs, the Wildcat’s moved on from veteran Tony Ronaldson (to New Zealand) and guard Damien Ryan (Europe), looking to get younger and bigger and replaced them with Alex Loughton (Spain) and Tom Garlepp (NCAA). after an impressive debut season, Perth could not retain import Darren Brooks who received several lucrative offers from overseas and replaced him with Rashad Phillips.
Despite leading the league in assists, Phillips (13.7 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 7.5 assists) was released six games into the season, with the team sitting on a 3-3 record and head coach Scott Fisher citing Phillps fitness being the main issue.
‘ Unfortunately, Rashad never really showed us the athleticism or intensity needed to make himself or those around him better. Plus, he never really contributed to the defensive side of things. He lacked the leadership and on-court management that this group needs. So we felt it was in the best interest of the club to delist him.’
The team immediately replaced him with Gerald Brown (13.0 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 3.6 assists), who had been a former teammate of Luc Longley at the Phoenix Suns.
Rookie Loughton (14.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.0 steals)impressed during his rookie season, finishing second in Rookie of the Year voting (losing to Nathan Jawai). Shawn Redhage (22.9 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 3.3 assists) delivered a career high scoring season, which incliuded a career-high 40 points against Adelaide (10 Oct 2007) and became the fastest Wildcat to reach 2,000 career points, doing so in 95 games and 3,400 minutes. Captain Paul Rogers (12.2 points, 9.2 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.2 blocks) proved he was still one of the competition’s elite big men, earning a spot on the All-NBL Third Team, joining Redhage who earned a spot on the All-NBL First Team. Despite the high-level play from Redhage and Rogers the team just couldn’t win on the road. Close to unbeatable at home (12-3) but woeful in away games (6-9), the Wildcats finished the season in fourth place (18-12).
Much like their results from the regular season, Perth was able to win at home but struggled on the road in the playoffs. They defeated fifth seed Townsville at home (96-78) in their quarterfinal matchup, but upon reaching the semi finals against Sydney, they were outmatched. Perth would push the Kings to the limit on their home court in game one (101-98) rebound behind a huge game from Redhage (35 points) to gain a win on home soil in game two (94-85) only to have Sydney hand Perth their worse loss of the season in game three (109-77), ending their playoff run. Shortly after, coach Fisher announced that he would not seek a new contract from the Wildcat’s and would return to the United States.
Redhage was selected to the All-NBL First Team, and captain Paul Rogers (12.2 points, 9.2 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.2 blocks), who showed he was still one of the competition’s elite big men, was named on the All-NBL Third Team.
Gerald Brown played one season in the NBL. He averaged 13 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 3.6 assists in 28 NBL games.
NBL TOTAL STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-08 | 32 | Perth | 18-12 (4) | 28 | 987 | 363 | 101 | 102 | 22 | 79 | 26 | 9 | 68 | 75 | 145 | 309 | 47% | 30 | 77 | 39% | 43 | 53 | 81% | 55% | 52% | 23 | Totals | 28 | 987 | 363 | 101 | 102 | 22 | 79 | 26 | 9 | 68 | 75 | 145 | 309 | 46.9% | 30 | 77 | 39.0% | 43 | 53 | 81.1% | 55% | 52% | 23 |
NBL PER GAME STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-08 | 32 | Perth | 18-12 (4) | 28 | 35.3 | 13.0 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 0.8 | 2.8 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 2.4 | 2.7 | 5.2 | 11.0 | 47% | 1.1 | 2.8 | 39% | 1.5 | 1.9 | 81% | 55% | 52% | 23 | Total | 28 | 35.3 | 13.0 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 0.8 | 2.8 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 2.4 | 2.7 | 5.2 | 11.0 | 46.9% | 1.1 | 2.8 | 39.0% | 1.5 | 1.9 | 81.1% | 55% | 52% | 23 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 23 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
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STATE LEAGUE EXPERIENCE
- Geraldton (2011)
Brown joined Geraldton for the 2011 State Basketball League season where Geraldton finished 11th at 9–17 and missed the finals for the first time since 1998.
NBA EXPERIENCE
After going undrafted in the 1998 NBA Draft, Brown was signed as a free agent by the Phoenix Suns on January 25, 1999.
Brown played 33 games in the NBA. He averaged 2.4 points, 0.7 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game over his NBA career.
NBA TRANSACTIONS:
- January 25, 1999: Signed as a free agent with the Phoenix Suns.
- June 30, 1999: Exercised his player option to extend his Phoenix Suns contract.
- December 21, 1999: Waived by the Phoenix Suns
- December 23, 1999: Became a free agent after being waived by the Phoenix Suns.
- September 8, 2000: Signed a contract with the Indiana Pacers.
- October 5, 2000: Waived by the Indiana Pacers.
- October 9, 2000: Became a free agent after being waived by the Indiana Pacers.
- October 1, 2001: Signed a contract with the San Antonio Spurs.
- October 29, 2001: Waived by the San Antonio Spurs.
- October 31, 2001: Became a free agent after being waived by the San Antonio Spurs.
| Season | Team | PTS | AST | STL | BLK | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 76% | 92% | 79% | 73% | ||||||
| 2 | 0 | 23 | 7 | 3 | 2 | ||||||
| Total | 145 | 309 | 46.9% | 30 | 77 | 39.0% |
NBA TOTAL STATISTICS
| YEAR | AGE | TEAM | POS | GP | GS | MINS | PTS | TRB | AST | ORB | DRB | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | FG | FGA | FG% | 3P | 3PA | 3P% | FT | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-99 | 23 | Phoenix | SG | 33 | 0 | 236 | 80 | 22 | 31 | 5 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 22 | 21 | 33 | 89 | 3 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 42% | 39% | Total | 33 | 0 | 236 | 80 | 22 | 31 | 5 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 22 | 21 | 33 | 89 | 37% | 3 | 10 | 30% | 11 | 14 | 79% |
NBA PER GAME STATISTICS
| YEAR | AGE | TEAM | POS | GP | GS | MINS | PTS | TRB | AST | ORB | DRB | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | FG | FGA | FG% | 3P | 3PA | 3P% | FT | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-99 | 23 | Phoenix | SG | 33 | 0 | 7.2 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 2.7 | 37% | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 42% | 39% | Total | 33 | 0 | 7.2 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 2.7 | 37% | 0.1 | 0.3 | 30% | 0.3 | 0.4 | 79% |
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Dominican Republic
- CPN Pueblo Nuevo2001–2002
Venezuela
- Panteras de Miranda2002
Israel
- Hapoel Jerusalem2002–2003
Serbia and Montenegro
- Partizan2003–2004, 2005
Germany
- ALBA Berlin2004–2005
Spain
- Breogán2006
- Fuenlabrada2006–2007
Poland
- PBG Basket Poznań2008–2009
Mexico
- Halcones UV Xalapa2010, 2011
Argentina
- Gimnasia y Esgrima2010–2011
Brown joined CPN Pueblo Nuevo for the 2001–02 Dominican Republic season, playing his first season outside the United States.
Brown moved to Venezuela in April 2002, signing with Panteras de Miranda during the 2002 season.
Brown joined Hapoel Jerusalem for the 2002–03 Israeli Basketball Premier League season and played 15 games as a starter, averaging 19.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.1 blocks in 37.6 minutes per game while shooting 51.7% from the field, 48.6% from three and 90.9% at the foul line, alongside teammates including John Jerome, Stephen Howard and Joe Dawson.
Brown joined Partizan for the 2003–04 Serbia and Montenegro League season, sharing the roster with players including Nenad Krstić, Fred House, Vule Avdalović, Dušan Kecman, Đuro Ostojić and Goran Čakić, and Partizan finished that season as the Serbia and Montenegro League champions, before Brown later returned to Partizan again during 2005.
Brown joined ALBA Berlin for the 2004–05 season and appeared in 10 EuroCup games, averaging 7.4 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game, with ALBA teammates that season including Michael Wright, Stefano Garris, Mithat Demirel and Jovo Stanojević.
Brown moved to Spain for the 2005–06 Liga ACB season with Leche Río Breogán, where he played 17 games and averaged 12.6 points in 27.9 minutes per game, then remained in Spain with Baloncesto Fuenlabrada in 2006–07 and played 34 league games while totaling 200 points, 50 rebounds and 43 assists for the season, alongside teammates including José Antonio Paraíso, Ferran López, Jorge García and Virginijus Praškevičius.
Brown later played in Poland with PBG Basket Poznań in 2008–09 before moving to Mexico with Halcones UV Xalapa in 2010 and returning again in 2011, with a 2009–10 Halcones roster listing him alongside players including Raymundo Castillo, Adrián Zamora and Leandro García Morales, and he also spent the 2010–11 period in Argentina with Gimnasia y Esgrima, where roster listings included teammates such as Mike Jones and Germán Sciutto.
COLLEGE
Brown played college basketball at Pepperdine University beginning in the 1993–94 season and competed with the Waves through the 1997–98 season under head coach Lorenzo Romar.
As a freshman in 1993–94, Brown appeared in 28 games and averaged 4.9 points and 1.7 rebounds per game while Pepperdine finished 20–9 overall and 12–2 in West Coast Conference play, advancing to the NCAA Tournament.
In the 1994–95 season, he played 29 games and increased his production to 9.2 points and 3.3 rebounds per game, helping the Waves to a 17–11 overall record and a 9–5 mark in conference competition.
During his junior season in 1995–96, Brown started 28 of 29 games and averaged 17.8 points and 4.6 rebounds per game, shooting 44.5% from the field and 38.4% from three-point range, while Pepperdine posted a 22–7 overall record and an 11–3 conference finish, earning another NCAA Tournament berth.
He followed that campaign in 1996–97 by averaging 21.0 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game across 30 appearances, leading the team in scoring and earning All-West Coast Conference first-team honors as Pepperdine went 17–10 overall and 10–4 in conference play.
In his senior season of 1997–98, Brown played 27 games and averaged 18.8 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game while shooting 41.7% from the field and 36.8% from three-point range, guiding the Waves to a 17–14 overall record and an 8–6 conference finish.
Across his five-year collegiate career from 1993 to 1998, Brown totaled 1,643 career points, ranking among Pepperdine’s all-time leading scorers at the time of his graduation, while compiling career averages of 14.7 points and 3.7 rebounds per game over 143 games played.
He concluded his career having scored in double figures in 88 career games, recording multiple 30-point performances, and finishing among the program’s career leaders in three-point field goals made during his tenure.
COACHING HISTORY
Gerald Brown moved into college basketball coaching with Pepperdine following his professional playing career.
Brown returned to Pepperdine as Assistant Director of Basketball Operations for the 2018/19 season before being promoted to assistant coach in August 2019.
Brown remained an assistant coach with Pepperdine through the 2023/24 season.
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