Brown was born in Brooklyn, New York and attended Long Island University, where he was a two-time All-American. After college, he was drafted by the Indiana Pacers of the American Basketball Association (ABA). He quickly became one of the best players in the league, leading the Pacers to three ABA championships.
In 1973, Brown was one of four players from the ABA to join the NBA when the two leagues merged. He was an immediate success in the NBA, earning All-Star honors in his first season. He was also named to the All-Defensive Team four times and was a key member of the Pacers' teams that made the playoffs in five of his seven seasons.
Brown was known for his ability to score from anywhere on the court, and he was also a great defender. He was a master of the steal, and he was also a great rebounder. He was a key part of the Pacers' success in the late 1970s, and he was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2013.
Brown's career was cut short due to a knee injury in 1980, but he left behind a legacy of excellence on the court. He was a great scorer, defender, and rebounder, and he was a key part of the Pacers' success in the late 1970s. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2013, and his legacy will live on for years to come.
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