During the 2006 NBA Draft, Brown was selected 46th overall by the Utah Jazz but was not offered a guaranteed contract. Brown attended the team's training camp in the fall, where he and various undrafted players competed for a roster spot. On August 29, 2006 Dee Brown signed with the Utah Jazz and was reunited with former college teammates Deron Williams and Roger Powell, who also signed with the team. On November 14, 2006, Brown scored his first points in the NBA with a pair of free throws against the Los Angeles Clippers.

My Background

* My mother is Cathy Brown-Blocker. She became a minor celebrity when she would appear on tv wearing my jersey and rooting for me and my teammates.
* I have two kids Darrian Brown and Daniel Jamal Brown
* I have two brothers Kevin and Katon Brown
* I graduated in December, 2005 with a bachelor's degree in sport management at the University of Illinois.
* I have a reputation as one of the quickest guards in America that earned me the nickname "The One-Man Fast Break".
* I attended the same high school as NBA player and coach Doc Rivers and current NBA players Michael Finley and Shannon Brown.
* I attended the Jon Hendrian basketball camp as a freshman in high school, where Illinois first noticed my talent.
* I once scored 47 points including 9 three pointers with Junior USA team.
* I have 11 tattoos that all means something to me.
* I love music and will come out with album.
* My favorite foods are peanut butter and jelly sandwich, steak and pizza.

Random Facts 

Born Aug. 17, 1984, in Jackson, Miss. ... Given name is Daniel ... Mother is Cathy Brown-Blocker ... Father is Fred Brown ... Graduated in December with a bachelor's degree in sport management ... Reputation as one of the quickest guards in America has earned him the nickname "The One-Man Fast Break" ... Ranked 16th out of 382 in his high school senior class ... Attended the same high school as former NBA player and current NBA coach Glenn "Doc" Rivers and current NBA player Michael Finley ... Favorite athlete is Allen Iverson.