When was shannon brown traded

For two consecutive seasons, Shannon faded over the second half, perhaps hinting at a ceiling for an inconsistent player. He may also be ready for a change and a bigger role. Plus, the organization appeared to anticipate a parting of the ways. As Shannon noted, two guards were drafted in the second round.

Even if Darius Morris and Andrew Goudelock aren't quite seasoned enough to replicate his role, thematically, it feels like handwriting on the wall. I recently shared thoughts on the impact of Shannon's departure -- namely, who can pick up his slack -- so there's no need to repeat myself. In a nutshell, he's a replaceable player, although the options from within the roster as constructed are imperfect.

But either way, Brown's time here was pretty remarkable in its own right. Everyone remembers the former No. The Brown thing never quite worked out for the Lakers but it did lead to the acquisition of Pau Gasol which has almost directly resulted in two NBA championships and three Finals appearances for the Lakers. The real question with Brown is, do the Lakers keep waiting for him to develop into a consistent player or apply the lessons learned from the Kwame Brown era?

I will never question the potential of Brown to be a pivotal member of the Lakers rotation, but there are serious doubts on whether or not if he believes in himself enough to live up to his promise. Enjoy our content? The next season, Brown would come into his own averaging eight points in 21 minutes per game. His highlight reel athleticism made him a fan favorite amongst the Staples Center faithful, and he appeared in the Slam Dunk Contest.

Morrison, on the other hand, never caught on and played very little for the Lakers. He got up so high and just hung there forever, enabling him to finish however he wanted around the rim. It was a humbling moment for all of us, but it was more important that Brown finish this dunk against the Celtics than any in that exhibition. Brown finished his NBA career in relative obscurity, popping up on four teams for games over four years after leaving the Lakers. Looking back, he never found quite as perfect of a role outside of Los Angeles.

When it seemed like he was out of the game, there was that fleeting moment of greatness, an exclamation point to reel you back in. Being in Los Angeles brought Shannon Brown back to life the same way one of his poster dunks awoke a sleeping crowd.

For two and a half years, Brown was able to shine with the Lakers as a speed demon, a lob threat, a putback menance, and a highlight machine. For that, he is a Laker worth appreciating. Cookie banner We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from.

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