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Slam Dunk: Proviso East Alum
brings home NBA ring
Proviso East Alum and Los Angeles Lakers Guard, Shannon
Brown, created another historic moment for Proviso Township
High Schools by becoming the school’s third consecutive NBA
World Champion.
By SEAN JENKINS
June 25, 2009
Proviso East High School graduate, Shannon Brown, scored a
victory for his alma mater and hometown of Maywood.
Brown, who graduated in 2001, became the third Proviso High
School graduate to clinch an NBA Championship.
“Brown’s accomplishments, determination, and drive are
exemplary of what Proviso students can achieve,” said
Proviso East Principal Milton Patch. “This young man
continues to give back to his community and represents
Maywood with so much pride. He actively demonstrates what
PTHS is about—perseverance, fortitude and success.”
Only a short time ago, he was “Mr. Basketball” in the State of
Illinois, First Team McDonalds All American, MVP of the
Jordan Capital Classic; he was a top 5 player coming out of
high school. Today Brown, a guard for the L.A. Lakers,
averages 13.1 minutes while playing in 21 of the Lakers’ 23
playoff games, scoring 4.9 points per game.
The Lakers defeated the Orlando Magic 99-86 to win the NBA
Championship in Game Five of the 2009 NBA Finals on June
14, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida.
Brown told the Boston Globe he hopes to be the grand
marshal in a parade right here in his hometown of Maywood,
Ill., to celebrate his championship title, according to The Free
Press. “It’s unbelievable,” Brown said to Free Press. “It’s
amazing even to be in this position.”
During the 5 final games of the season, Shannon Brown
averaged over 16 minutes a game, and contributed 7.2
points, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.6 assists. His shooting numbers
are all at the highest of his career, as he’s taking smart shots
and helping the team win. In the play-off opener against Utah,
he was the first one off the bench and contributed 9 points 2
rebounds, 3 assists and a steal.
The district is in the process of planning a parade to honor
Shannon Brown and celebrate his success, according to a
Proviso East spokesperson.. Brown represents Proviso East’s
newest generation of star athletes. Past NBA Champs include
Michael Finley, 2007 NBA Champ (San Antonio Spurs) and
Glen “Doc” Rivers (2008) of the Boston Celtics.
Finley and Brown will host a basketball camp this summer at
Proviso East High School said school officials. Brown will host
his 2nd free youth basketball camp, The Flight Academy, on
July 20-24, at which time the Proviso Township Community will
welcome back the NBA Champ with a hometown parade
celebration.
brings home NBA ring
Proviso East Alum and Los Angeles Lakers Guard, Shannon
Brown, created another historic moment for Proviso Township
High Schools by becoming the school’s third consecutive NBA
World Champion.
By SEAN JENKINS
June 25, 2009
Proviso East High School graduate, Shannon Brown, scored a
victory for his alma mater and hometown of Maywood.
Brown, who graduated in 2001, became the third Proviso High
School graduate to clinch an NBA Championship.
“Brown’s accomplishments, determination, and drive are
exemplary of what Proviso students can achieve,” said
Proviso East Principal Milton Patch. “This young man
continues to give back to his community and represents
Maywood with so much pride. He actively demonstrates what
PTHS is about—perseverance, fortitude and success.”
Only a short time ago, he was “Mr. Basketball” in the State of
Illinois, First Team McDonalds All American, MVP of the
Jordan Capital Classic; he was a top 5 player coming out of
high school. Today Brown, a guard for the L.A. Lakers,
averages 13.1 minutes while playing in 21 of the Lakers’ 23
playoff games, scoring 4.9 points per game.
The Lakers defeated the Orlando Magic 99-86 to win the NBA
Championship in Game Five of the 2009 NBA Finals on June
14, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida.
Brown told the Boston Globe he hopes to be the grand
marshal in a parade right here in his hometown of Maywood,
Ill., to celebrate his championship title, according to The Free
Press. “It’s unbelievable,” Brown said to Free Press. “It’s
amazing even to be in this position.”
During the 5 final games of the season, Shannon Brown
averaged over 16 minutes a game, and contributed 7.2
points, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.6 assists. His shooting numbers
are all at the highest of his career, as he’s taking smart shots
and helping the team win. In the play-off opener against Utah,
he was the first one off the bench and contributed 9 points 2
rebounds, 3 assists and a steal.
The district is in the process of planning a parade to honor
Shannon Brown and celebrate his success, according to a
Proviso East spokesperson.. Brown represents Proviso East’s
newest generation of star athletes. Past NBA Champs include
Michael Finley, 2007 NBA Champ (San Antonio Spurs) and
Glen “Doc” Rivers (2008) of the Boston Celtics.
Finley and Brown will host a basketball camp this summer at
Proviso East High School said school officials. Brown will host
his 2nd free youth basketball camp, The Flight Academy, on
July 20-24, at which time the Proviso Township Community will
welcome back the NBA Champ with a hometown parade
celebration.
Shannon Brown
Photo courtesy Los Angeles Lakers
Photo courtesy Los Angeles Lakers