Shannon Brown was named 2003 Illinois Mr. Basketball and a McDonald's All-American. He played college basketball for the Michigan State Spartans. His vertical leap is one of the highest in the NBA. and he can often be found on ESPN Sportscenter with highlight dunks.
Shannon Brown's basketball story is one filled with great determination. After being cut and traded by several teams, Shannon has certainly found success an active part of the Lakers rotation.
Brown was drafted in the first round with the 25th pick of the 2006 NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers. On February 21, 2008, Brown was traded to the Chicago Bulls. he then signed with the Charlotte Bobcats.
On February 7, 2009, Brown was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers where his career skyrocketed. On July 6, 2009, Brown agreed to return to the Lakers for two years and $4.2 million.
Shannon was selected in the 2010 Sprite Slam Dunk Competition during NBA All-Star weekend.
He signed a contract with the Phoenix Suns in 2011.
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