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- Born: November 29, 1985
- Birthplace: Maywood, Illinois
- Height: 6'4"
- Weight: 211 lbs
- Position: Guard
- High school: Proviso East High School
- College: Michigan State University
- Draft year: 2006
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Shannon Brown is a professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association.
On July 6, 2009, Brown signed a two-year $4.2 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. He contributed significantly during the early playoffs run on the previous season.NBA.com: Shannon Brown: Committed to Re-Sign With Lakers
Early Life
Shannon Brown was born in Maywood, Illinois, on November 29, 1985, and went on to attend Proviso East. He continued his education at Michigan State University. In 2006, Brown was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the 25th pick in the NBA draft.Basketball-Reference.com: Shannon BrownPro Career
In his first season, Brown started five games for the Cavaliers. Brown was then traded in 2008, to the Chicago Bulls. Later in the year, he signed with the Charlotte Bobcats.NBA.com: Shannon BrownBrown and teammate Adam Morrison were traded to the Lakers from the Charlotte Bobcats on February 7, 2009, in exchange for Vladimir Radmanovic.NBA.com: Lakers Acquire Adam Morrison and Shannon Brown...




