Ronnie Brewer
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Ronnie Brewer is an American
professional basketball
player, currently playing for the Chicago Bulls
. The Utah Jazz selected him with the 14th pick of the 2006 NBA Draft
. Brewer played collegiately
at the University of Arkansas
, where his father Ron Brewer
was a star in the late 1970s. Brewer is known for having an unorthodox shooting technique, the result of a childhood water slide
injury.
. Brewer saw very limited playing time in his 2006–07 rookie season with Utah, appearing in only 56 games. However, after a strong performance in the 2007–08 preseason, he assumed the role of Utah's starting shooting guard
. By mid-November 2007, he was averaging double figures in points
and was among the NBA leaders in steals
. He was later selected to play in the 2008 Rookie-Sophomore Game. On February 28, 2009 Brewer recorded a career high 26 points, along with 7 rebounds and 4 steals against the Sacramento Kings. http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=290228026
On February 18, 2010, he was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies
for a protected future first round pick. His playing time declined late in the season due to a hamstring
injury and the Grizzlies' fading playoff hopes.
On July 16, 2010, Brewer agreed to a deal with the Chicago Bulls
. With the Bulls, Brewer played back up shooting guard, averaged 22 minutes per game, and was among the league leaders in defensive efficiency.
| align="left" | 2006–07
| align="left" | Utah
| 56 || 14 || 12.1 || .528 || .000 || .675 || 1.3 || .4 || .7 || .1 || 4.6
|-
| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | Utah
| 76 || 76 || 27.5 || .558 || .220 || .759 || 2.9 || 1.8 || 1.7 || .2 || 12.0
|-
| align="left" | 2008–09
| align="left" | Utah
| 81 || 80 || 32.2 || .508 || .259 || .702 || 3.7 || 2.2 || 1.7 || .4 || 13.7
|-
| align="left" | 2009–10
| align="left" |Utah
| 53 || 53 || 31.4 || .495 || .258 || .633 || 3.4 || 2.8 || 1.6 || .3 || 9.5
|-
| align="left" | 2009–10
| align="left" |Memphis
| 5 || 0 || 16.0 || .231 || .000 || .800 || 1.4 || .6 || 1.2 || .0 || 2.0
|-
| align="left" | 2010-11
| align="left" |Chicago
| 81 || 1 || 22.0 || .480 || .222 || .650 || 3.2 || 1.7 || 1.3 || .27 || 6.2
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 352 || 224 || 25.3 || .514 || .233 || .699 || 3.0 || 1.8 || 1.4 || .3 || 9.4
| align="left" | 2007
| align="left" | Utah
| 8 || 0 || 5.1 || .600 || .000 || .538 || .8 || .3 || .1 || .0 || 2.4
|-
| align="left" | 2008
| align="left" | Utah
| 12 || 12 || 25.4 || .520 || .167 || .760 || 3.2 || 1.6 || 1.0 || .3 || 10.2
|-
| align="left" | 2009
| align="left" | Utah
| 5 || 5 || 31.6 || .408 || .000 || .688 || 4.6 || 2.6 || 1.4 || .2 || 10.2
|-
| align="left" | 2011
| align="left" | Chicago
| 16 || 0 || 16.3 || .480 || .429 || .765 || 2.1 || .9 || .8 || .4 || 4.0
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 41 || 17 || 18.6 || .488 || .267 || .704 || 2.5 || 1.2 || .8 || .3 || 6.2
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
professional basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player, currently playing for the Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1966. They play their home games at the United Center...
. The Utah Jazz selected him with the 14th pick of the 2006 NBA Draft
2006 NBA Draft
The 2006 NBA Draft was held on June 28, 2006 at the Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City and was broadcast in the United States on ESPN. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball players and other eligible players,...
. Brewer played collegiately
College basketball
College basketball most often refers to the USA basketball competitive governance structure established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association . Basketball in the NCAA is divided into three divisions: Division I, Division II and Division III....
at the University of Arkansas
University of Arkansas
The University of Arkansas is a public, co-educational, land-grant, space-grant, research university. It is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a research university with very high research activity. It is the flagship campus of the University of Arkansas System and is located in...
, where his father Ron Brewer
Ron Brewer
Ronald Charles Brewer is a retired American professional basketball player. A 6'4" guard from the University of Arkansas, he was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers in the first round of the 1978 NBA Draft.-Prep years:Brewer played basketball at Fort Smith Northside High School, leading the...
was a star in the late 1970s. Brewer is known for having an unorthodox shooting technique, the result of a childhood water slide
Water slide
A water slide is a type of slide designed for warm-weather or indoor recreational use at water parks. Water slides differ in their riding method and therefore size...
injury.
College
At Arkansas, he averaged 18.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 2.6 steals, and 0.5 blocks. He also was 51–151 from three point range and shot 75% from the free throw line.NBA career
Brewer was the 14th pick in the 2006 NBA Draft2006 NBA Draft
The 2006 NBA Draft was held on June 28, 2006 at the Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City and was broadcast in the United States on ESPN. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball players and other eligible players,...
. Brewer saw very limited playing time in his 2006–07 rookie season with Utah, appearing in only 56 games. However, after a strong performance in the 2007–08 preseason, he assumed the role of Utah's starting shooting guard
Shooting guard
The shooting guard , also known as the two or off guard, is one of five traditional positions on a basketball team. Players of the position are often shorter, leaner, and quicker than forwards. A shooting guard's main objective is to score points for his team...
. By mid-November 2007, he was averaging double figures in points
Point (basketball)
Points in basketball are used to keep track of the score in a game. Points can be accumulated by making field goals or free throws ....
and was among the NBA leaders in steals
Steal (basketball)
In basketball, a steal occurs when a defensive player legally causes a turnover by his positive, aggressive action. This can be done by deflecting and controlling, catching, or batting to a teammate a pass or dribble of an offensive player...
. He was later selected to play in the 2008 Rookie-Sophomore Game. On February 28, 2009 Brewer recorded a career high 26 points, along with 7 rebounds and 4 steals against the Sacramento Kings. http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=290228026
On February 18, 2010, he was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies are a professional basketball team based in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. The team is part of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . Along with the Toronto Raptors, the Grizzlies were established in 1995 as part of the NBA's...
for a protected future first round pick. His playing time declined late in the season due to a hamstring
Hamstring
In human anatomy, the hamstring refers to any one of the three posterior thigh muscles, or to the tendons that make up the borders of the space behind the knee. In modern anatomical contexts, however, they usually refer to the posterior thigh muscles, or the tendons of the semitendinosus, the...
injury and the Grizzlies' fading playoff hopes.
On July 16, 2010, Brewer agreed to a deal with the Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1966. They play their home games at the United Center...
. With the Bulls, Brewer played back up shooting guard, averaged 22 minutes per game, and was among the league leaders in defensive efficiency.
Regular season
|-| align="left" | 2006–07
| align="left" | Utah
Utah Jazz
The Utah Jazz is a professional basketball team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. They are currently a part of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
| 56 || 14 || 12.1 || .528 || .000 || .675 || 1.3 || .4 || .7 || .1 || 4.6
|-
| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | Utah
| 76 || 76 || 27.5 || .558 || .220 || .759 || 2.9 || 1.8 || 1.7 || .2 || 12.0
|-
| align="left" | 2008–09
2008–09 NBA season
The 2008–09 NBA season was the 63rd season of the National Basketball Association . The 1,230-game regular season began on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, and ended on Wednesday, April 15, 2009...
| align="left" | Utah
| 81 || 80 || 32.2 || .508 || .259 || .702 || 3.7 || 2.2 || 1.7 || .4 || 13.7
|-
| align="left" | 2009–10
2009–10 NBA season
The 2009–10 NBA season was the 64th season of the National Basketball Association . The 1,230-game regular season began on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, and ended on Wednesday, April 14, 2010....
| align="left" |Utah
| 53 || 53 || 31.4 || .495 || .258 || .633 || 3.4 || 2.8 || 1.6 || .3 || 9.5
|-
| align="left" | 2009–10
| align="left" |Memphis
Memphis Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies are a professional basketball team based in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. The team is part of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . Along with the Toronto Raptors, the Grizzlies were established in 1995 as part of the NBA's...
| 5 || 0 || 16.0 || .231 || .000 || .800 || 1.4 || .6 || 1.2 || .0 || 2.0
|-
| align="left" | 2010-11
2009–10 NBA season
The 2009–10 NBA season was the 64th season of the National Basketball Association . The 1,230-game regular season began on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, and ended on Wednesday, April 14, 2010....
| align="left" |Chicago
Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1966. They play their home games at the United Center...
| 81 || 1 || 22.0 || .480 || .222 || .650 || 3.2 || 1.7 || 1.3 || .27 || 6.2
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 352 || 224 || 25.3 || .514 || .233 || .699 || 3.0 || 1.8 || 1.4 || .3 || 9.4
Playoffs
|-| align="left" | 2007
2007 NBA Playoffs
The 2007 NBA Playoffs was the postseason to the National Basketball Association's 2006–2007 season.There were four rounds of postseason action, all of them in a best-of-seven format, with teams seeded on a bracket. The team with the better record wasn't necessarily the basis of seeding teams in...
| align="left" | Utah
Utah Jazz
The Utah Jazz is a professional basketball team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. They are currently a part of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
| 8 || 0 || 5.1 || .600 || .000 || .538 || .8 || .3 || .1 || .0 || 2.4
|-
| align="left" | 2008
2008 NBA Playoffs
The 2008 NBA Playoffs was the postseason for the National Basketball Association's 2007–08 season which ended with the Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics defeating the Western Conference champion Los Angeles Lakers 4–2....
| align="left" | Utah
| 12 || 12 || 25.4 || .520 || .167 || .760 || 3.2 || 1.6 || 1.0 || .3 || 10.2
|-
| align="left" | 2009
2009 NBA Playoffs
The 2009 NBA Playoffs was the postseason for the National Basketball Association's 2008–09 season. The playoffs started on April 18, 2009 with ABC, ESPN, TNT, and NBA TV broadcasting the games in the United States...
| align="left" | Utah
| 5 || 5 || 31.6 || .408 || .000 || .688 || 4.6 || 2.6 || 1.4 || .2 || 10.2
|-
| align="left" | 2011
2011 NBA Playoffs
The 2011 NBA Playoffs was the postseason for the National Basketball Association's 2010–11 season. Eight teams from each of the league's two conferences qualified for the playoffs, all seeded 1 to 8 in a tournament bracket, with all rounds in a best-of-seven format. The 2011 NBA Playoffs began on...
| align="left" | Chicago
Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1966. They play their home games at the United Center...
| 16 || 0 || 16.3 || .480 || .429 || .765 || 2.1 || .9 || .8 || .4 || 4.0
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 41 || 17 || 18.6 || .488 || .267 || .704 || 2.5 || 1.2 || .8 || .3 || 6.2