Los Angeles Lakers' guard Shannon Brown is blessed with outstanding leaping ability, superior quickness, strength, athleticism, and he's rumored to be dating R&B songstress Monica as well.
Brown's cameo in Monica's latest music video suggests that he is living the life of a true NBA superstar, but so far Brown has been unable to translate his athletic talents to his game fully.
Make no mistake, Brown is definitely an important player for the Lakers, and he has thrilled fans with his aerial acrobatics, but could he play an even bigger role for the team?
Brown's 6'4 frame allows him to play either of the backcourt positions, but he doesn't handle the ball well enough to be considered a true point guard, and he lacks the instincts of a true shooting guard.
He has drawn the praise of Phil Jackson and the minutes that come along with it by playing tough defense against more physical guards, and playing with a high level of energy.
Brown actually has the tools to be a great defensive guard because of his strength and quickness, but he is lacking in fundamentals and defensive discipline.
For one, Brown's footwork ...
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Article written by Hadarii Jones
LA Lakers: Shannon Brown Has Star Qualities and a Role Player’s Game
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