Another former NBA draftee is joining the Calgary Surge. Read More
Another former NBA draftee is joining the Calgary Surge. The Canadian Elite Basketball League club has inked 6-foot-7 forward Greg Brown III for the 2025 campaign. Brown was the 43rd overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, as selected by the New Orleans Pelicans. He was subsequently traded to the Portland Trailblazers. “Greg Brown III
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Another former NBA draftee is joining the Calgary Surge.
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The Canadian Elite Basketball League club has inked 6-foot-7 forward Greg Brown III for the 2025 campaign.
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Brown was the 43rd overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, as selected by the New Orleans Pelicans. He was subsequently traded to the Portland Trailblazers.
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“Greg Brown III is an elite athlete with a unique blend of energy, versatility, and high-level experience that will make an immediate impact for the Calgary Surge,” said Surge GM Shane James. “Greg has competed at the highest levels and his work ethic and passion for the game will be a tremendous asset to our team.
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“We’re excited to welcome him to Calgary and can’t wait to see him thrive in a Surge uniform.”
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In his rookie season, Brown delivered a 17-point performance vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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Over three pro campaigns, Brown racked up 70 NBA games played with both the Trail Blazers and the Dallas Mavericks.
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Brown, a native of Austin, Texas, made his mark at with the NCAA’s University of Texas Longhorns with his elite athleticism, defensive versatility and explosive finishing ability. In his freshman season at Texas, he averaged 9.3 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks per game, helping the Longhorns secure the 2021 Big 12 Tournament Championship.
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Brown is currently playing for the Mexico City Capitanes in the NBA G League, with whome he recorded 30 points, nine rebounds and three blocks on March 16 against the San Diego Clippers, the affiliate team of the Los Angeles Clippers.
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“I have heard nothing but great things about the city of Calgary, the passionate fanbase, and the league’s growing reputation,” said Surge forward Greg Brown III. “This is a great opportunity to compete at a high level, develop my game, and be part of a winning culture,” said Brown, of joining the Surge. “I can’t wait to get on the court and give the fans something to be proud of.”
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The announcement of Brown by the Surge in one in a slew of them the club is making in the weeks ahead leading up to their third season in Calgary.
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Tickets for the Calgary Surge’s ‘TRILOGY’ season will be available to the general public starting at 10 a.m. Thursday.
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This season will include marquee games in Red Deer — June 19 against the Edmonton Stingers — and at the Scotiabank Saddledome — Aug. 10 against the defending Champion Niagara River Lions.
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