Among the X-factors of the Nuggets title, Bruce Brown immediately gave in to the financial sirens of the Pacers. Back in Denver yesterday, he was able to receive his championship ring. “It’s huge and it sparkles”he explained about the jewel. “It’s the first time I’ve ever had something with diamonds on it.”
With his 18 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists and 3 interceptions in the defeat of his team, deprived of Tyrese Haliburton, Bruce Brown played Bruce Brown, touching a bit of everything to really annoy his former team.
The Colorado public, who did not forget his contribution, also gave him a very warm welcome.
“It was more than I expected”, he thus confirmed. “I didn’t know the audience was going to applaud like that. I almost started crying, but I held back because I told one of the fans I wouldn't cry. So it was difficult. But I loved it.”
An unforgettable one-year freelance
Before the meeting, the reunion with Nikola Jokic and company was also very warm, Bruce Brown going to bother the “Joker” during the warm-up, who threw the ball at his head.
“He threw the bullet at my head”smiled Bruce Brown. “I didn’t know he was going to throw it. He hit me right there. But our relationship is like that. Before games (last year), he used to throw things at me. I was two lockers away from him. Yes, I miss them. »
However, as the Nuggets had their hands tied financially, the “swingman” knew very well that the adventure in the Rockies would only last one year. Impossible for him to give up on the 45 million dollars from the Pacers, even if the second year is a “team option”.
“Everyone (at the Nuggets) knew last year that I was going to leave”recognized Bruce Brown after the match. “They encouraged me. They told me: 'You can't come back,' because they knew I couldn't refuse the money they offered me. But I’m happy that they are still part of my life.”
| Bruce Brown, Jr. | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2018-19 | DET | 74 | 20 | 39.8 | 25.8 | 75.0 | 0.7 | 1.9 | 2.5 | 1.2 | 2.4 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 4.3 |
| 2019-20 | DET | 58 | 28 | 44.3 | 34.4 | 73.9 | 1.1 | 3.7 | 4.7 | 4.0 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 8.9 |
| 2020-21 | BRK | 65 | 22 | 55.6 | 28.8 | 73.5 | 1.7 | 3.7 | 5.4 | 1.6 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 8.8 |
| 2021-22 | BRK | 72 | 25 | 50.6 | 40.4 | 75.8 | 1.4 | 3.4 | 4.8 | 2.1 | 2.4 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 9.0 |
| 2022-23 | DEN | 80 | 29 | 48.3 | 35.8 | 75.8 | 0.8 | 3.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.4 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 11.5 |
| 2023-24 | IND | 32 | 30 | 47.3 | 32.3 | 83.5 | 0.6 | 3.9 | 4.5 | 2.9 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 11.9 |
| Total | 381 | 25 | 48.1 | 33.8 | 75.9 | 1.1 | 3.2 | 4.3 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 8.8 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
