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The Wizards’ most recent first-round pick is leaving the NBA and moving to Turkey

The Wizards’ most recent first-round pick is leaving the NBA and moving to Turkey

Troy Brown Jr. is coming off a season in which he appeared in 59 games (15 starts) for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons.

He finished the year with averages of 4.2 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.0 assists per contest while shooting 37.2% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range.

On Friday the time had come announced that Brown Jr. has signed with Manisa Basket (h/t Keith Smith from Spotrac).

About Can Peker Pekcan by Stop Press Medya: “Manisa signed with Troy Brown Jr., who played for the Detroit Pistons last season.

The 25-year-old 6’7″ winger will play in Europe for the first time. He is effective on the ball and a good shooter. He will likely play a role beyond his 3&D role in the NBA, and will play in both BSL and BCL play a prominent role Another good addition for Manisa.

Brown Jr. was the 15th pick in the 2018 NBA Draft out of Oregon.

He spent six seasons with the Washington Wizards, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons.

His career averages are 6.2 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game while shooting 42.3% from the field and 35.1% from three-point range in 356 regular season games.

In 2023, Brown Jr. started 45 of 76 regular season games for the Lakers.

He was with the team when it reached the Western Conference finals.

Troy Brown Jr.

May 2, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Troy Brown Jr. (7) reacts after making a three-point basket against the Golden State Warriors in the third quarter during Game 1 of the 2023 NBA Playoffs at Chase Center. Mandatory credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images / Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

At just 25 years old, Brown Jr. could be a player who returns to the NBA if he plays well overseas.