Tony Brown is a former professional basketball player who had a successful career in the sport. He played as a shooting guard and small forward for various teams in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and overseas.
Brown began his basketball career at the University of Arkansas, where he played for four years and was a standout player. He was then drafted by the New Jersey Nets in the second round of the 1984 NBA draft.
Brown played for the Nets for three seasons before being traded to the Miami Heat in 1988. He played for the Heat for one season before being traded to the Utah Jazz, where he played for two seasons.
After his time with the Jazz, Brown played overseas for several years, playing in countries such as Italy, Spain, and Greece. He also played for the United States national team in the 1990 FIBA World Championship.
Brown returned to the NBA in 1995, signing with the Houston Rockets. He played for the Rockets for one season before being traded to the Phoenix Suns, where he played for two seasons.
After his time with the Suns, Brown played for several more teams, including the Dallas Mavericks, the Los Angeles Clippers, and the Orlando Magic. He also played overseas again, playing in Turkey and Israel.
Brown retired from professional basketball in 2005 and began a career as a basketball coach. He worked as an assistant coach for several NBA teams, including the Portland Trail Blazers, the New Orleans Hornets, and the Washington Wizards.
In 2016, Brown was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and underwent treatment for the disease. He continued to work as a coach during his treatment, but eventually had to step away from the sport due to his health.
Brown passed away on May 7, 2021, at the age of 57. He was remembered by many in the basketball community for his talent as a player and his dedication as a coach.
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