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Troy Brown, Jr. Finds Success In First NBA Season

By Justin Phillips

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 07: Troy Brown Jr. #6 of the Washington Wizards reacts in the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on April 07, 2019 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the Washington Wizards 113-110.NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 07: Troy Brown Jr. #6 of the Washington Wizards reacts in the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on April 07, 2019 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the Washington Wizards 113-110.NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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After one season with Oregon Basketball, Troy Brown, Jr. found success in his first NBA Season.

Troy Brown, Jr. left the Oregon Ducks after one season and was a first-round NBA Draft Pick. After a season that started on the bench, he did what every college player dreams. He worked his way into the Starting Lineup for the Washington Wizards.

It was certainly a full season for the former Oregon Ducks. Troy Brown impressed in the Summer League last season and worked his way in with his new team. He suffered an ankle injury in early February that cost him three weeks of playing time and since he returned on February 27th, the rookie has had a steady diet of playing time in his first NBA Season.

While 13 minutes a game may not seem like a lot, it was consistent over the final month and a half of the Regular season. On March 21st he saw his first career start. He played for 33 minutes and was 6 for 10 from the floor. He finished with 13 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists and he found ways to show his high basketball IQ that showed flashes last season with Oregon.

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When you are with a new team, you have to make friends quickly. Brown found Bradley Beal and found his leadership helped him throughout his Rookie Season to deal with the ups, down, injuries, and successes of the NBA, “He leads by example every time he steps on the floor.” Earlier this season in London, Brown said he appreciated Beal as a vet and someone to look up to.” Both players have lockers next to each other in the locker room.

Sometimes it takes a few seasons for a player to find success and play in the NBA. Troy Brown Jr. was able to do it in his first season from the bench to a Starter before the end. His other teammates have also been complimentary saying they can see him getting better.

For the season, Brown finished with 5 points and 3 rebounds per game. He played in 52 games this season averaging 14 minutes per contest. Washington finished 11th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 32-50.

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