Phoenix Suns Sign Dee Brown
After the Suns held a workout yesterday in their search to add a point guard, they’ve settled on Dee Brown, signing the former Utah Jazz and Washington Wizards guard to a one-year, non-guaranteed contract. From a group that included veterans Damon Stoudamire and Eddie Gill, Brown is the only guy to have played in the League this year, having started 11 games for the Wizards.
“We like what he brings to the team in terms of quickness and (defensive) intensity. He’ll get after it on the floor,” Suns general manager Steve Kerr said. “Dee led an Illinois team that reached the national championship game (in 2005) and he has playoff experience in the NBA with Utah. He’s young so he has some room to improve, but he’s also at a point where he can deal with whatever we throw at him.”
What do you think of this signing for the Suns?
Source: East Valley Tribune
December 23rd, 2008 at 3:45 pm
dagwaller says:
Meh. As much as it would have been nice for Goran Dragic to be the guy to back up Steve Nash, I’ve always rooted for Dee Brown. Good for him.
For the Suns, it’s a bad sign when one of the worst teams in the League cuts a guy, and you have to pick him up. Doesn’t that technically make him the worst player in the League? What was that article a few weeks ago?
December 23rd, 2008 at 3:59 pm
srb says:
no look dunk!!
whoops.. wrong guy.
December 23rd, 2008 at 4:31 pm
got them..SCOOBY DO's says:
Just because a guy gets cut doesn’t mean that he can’t play or he’s the worst guy in the league. That’s why you’ve seen guys go from playing in the D-League to starting
Player NBA Team D-League Team
Rafer Alston Houston Rockets Mobile Revelers
Matt Barnes Phoenix Suns Fayetteville Patriots
Devin Brown Utah Jazz Fayetteville Patriots
Matt Carroll Charlotte Bobcats Roanoke Dazzle
Jason Hart LA Clippers Tulsa 66ers*
Anthony Johnson Orlando Magic Mobile Revelers
Mikki Moore Sacramento Kings Roanoke Dazzle
Jordan Farmer LA Lakers
December 23rd, 2008 at 4:40 pm
dagwaller says:
scooby, you’re right. That was kind of mean of me. I was just wondering about it after that article. I mean, obviously, even if you’re “the worst” (a very subjective title anyway), you’re still better than anyone posting on this site.
But still. You see my point, I hope.
December 23rd, 2008 at 4:55 pm
DigDug says:
Those braids are wack; he should’ve stuck with the High-top fade…
……………..amirite?
It’s been a long day, sorry
December 23rd, 2008 at 6:06 pm
Isaiah says:
Fun fact: deron williams and dee brown started in the same backcourt in Illinois.
December 23rd, 2008 at 7:07 pm
JCARR "K1N6" says:
As a suns fan… i agree with the signing. At this point anything is better than Dragic.
December 24th, 2008 at 10:07 am
alimoe says:
dee brown was overrated at illinois, he wont do anything for the suns
December 24th, 2008 at 12:27 pm
Mr. K1X says:
this kid is nice,all he needs is minutes and the green light and he can be very productive.
btw, the worst player in the nba is Mardy Collins, hands down
January 3rd, 2009 at 11:30 pm
BarbC says:
I agree with Mr. K1X – all Dee needs is a chance to play many minutes – I’ve watched his career since 2005 Illini. He was fabulous there. Go Dee! Run and shoot like lightnin’!
August 20th, 2009 at 3:08 pm
jarrett a says:
i think its a good move he fast and he thinks quick so all for it go proviso easttttttttt