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Los Angeles Lakers: Anthony Brown gets chance with Timberwolves

By Tony Thai

Ontario, CA - OCTOBER 9: Anthony Brown #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball before a preseason game against the Denver Nuggets on October 9, 2016 at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, California. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images)
Ontario, CA - OCTOBER 9: Anthony Brown #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball before a preseason game against the Denver Nuggets on October 9, 2016 at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, California. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Former Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Anthony Brown has agreed to a two-way deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

After being cut by the Los Angeles Lakers last year, Anthony Brown has found another chance to play in the NBA.

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Brown has agreed to a two-way contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves:

After five years at Stanford, the Lakers drafted Brown with the 34th pick of the 2015 NBA Draft. Shooting slightly over 40 percent from three in college, Brown became touted as a potential 3-and-D guy for the Lakers to develop during their rebuild.

In 29 games, Brown averaged 4 points, 2.4 rebounds and 0.7 assists. Although known as a three-point shooter, Brown only shot 28.9 percent from three and 31 percent from the field.

Heading into the Summer League last year, fans expected to see Brown improve his shooting numbers after disappointing numbers in his rookie year. However, Brown never showed off the same shooting skills he had in college.

At 6’7″, Brown has the length and size to play well defensively in the NBA. While nicely displaying his defensive skills and potential, he struggled with shooting so far in the NBA. A 3-and-D guy who couldn’t shoot the three.

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In the preseason, Brown only attempted five threes in 50 minutes of playing time. To the dismay of some fans, the Lakers made Brown the last cut to the roster before the season began. Shortly after, Brown went first overall by the Erie BayHawks in the then NBA Developmental League Draft.

Throughout the NBA 2016-2017 season, Brown played for the New Orleans Pelicans and the Orlando Magic before being released by both. He played a total of 11 games for both teams and averaged 3.9 points on 36 percent shooting and 26% from three.

While his NBA stints have failed so far, Brown’s time in the G-League with the BayHawks was much better. Last season, Brown became an All-Star for the Eastern Conference D-League All-Star team. He averaged 20.3 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.1 assists with the BayHawks. Also, he shot 46 percent from behind the three-point line.

This summer, Brown played sparingly for the Los Angeles Clippers in the Las Vegas Summer League. While his Summer League showing was poor, his time in the G-League earns him a spot with the Timberwolves.

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Even though his time with the Lakers was underwhelming, he now has another shot in the NBA and still has time to improve. He won’t get much playing time with new-and-improved Minnesota Timberwolves, hence the two-way deal. This former Laker has the potential become a solid role player in the league if he can improve his defense and more importantly, his shooting.

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