The stoicism in Anthony Brown’s voice partly reflected his understanding why the Lakers’ rookie guard/forward has played limited minutes in three games.
“I haven’t really had a chance to digest it,” said Brown, whom the Lakers drafted 34th overall. “I’ve learned a lot every day just by being here. Even though I’m not playing, I’m still learning.”
Brown shared how he has learned more about the game’s pace and how to play efficiently. But he received a more valuable lesson when the Lakers sent him to the D-Fenders, their Development League affiliate.
On Tuesday night against the Bakersfield Jam, Brown posted 22 points on 8-of-17 shooting from the field, a 3-of-10 clip from 3-point range, three rebounds, three assists, two steals and three turnovers in 32 minutes.