When I wrote on my twitter and facebook page that we won 172-70 people immediately responded like WOW no way...While it started at the beginning of the season as a rivalry game, derby game since NAPLES is 30 minutes away from Avellino, but due to money problems they are currently playing without professional players which is so disturbing to me. So each game until the end of the season they are playing with 18 and under team. I still was focused all week like we have to come out and just play our game. I never look at the opponent different, if you step on that court with me I feel like its normal I have to compete against whoever. My mind state never changes, I go HARD AGAINST WHOEVER, WHERE EVER because practice makes permanent. My mind was all over the place though like maybe I shouldn't play this game, I should just rest and relax, but my coach didn't take that approach or even bring it up to me so I thought he was going to let me just rock out and play. Instead he played me 14 minutes, I had 6pts, 10ast, 2stls and I really was happy we won, but I worked hard all week I wanted to play and continue to run and play in game situation. But I definitely understand the situation, but I promise y'all thats not my problem, whoever steps on that court is a open target, they are trying to beat me and compete so I want to let everyone know whoever I play against my mind state never changes. It was a great night because everyone on the team scored and was able to get some game time which I was happy about.

Now its on to the biggest game of the year against Rome one of the biggest teams in Italy, Euroleague team. Its going to be a big game because they are fighting to get back on the top of the league and take our position. You recall we beat them on their home court early this season so I know they are looking to get us back. This is the second half of the season so I know things will get tougher because teams are scouting better and will be doing different things to slow me down. In practice Im going hard, working my tail off because I just want to get better, this year has allowed me to play and gain more experience I really feel like a better basketball player and knowing that got me so hunger and wanting more and more. I been staying up watching my ILLINI play congrats to them for two big wins I LOVE Y'ALL SO MUCH, LOVE MY SCHOOL, THE FANS, THE COACHES, SO MUCH LOVE DOWN THERE IN CHAMPAIGN... I also been staying up watching NBA games and looking back at my time in the league I think this time overseas has helped me gain more confidence and game experience as a pro so now I can be a better player in the NBA. I wasn't giving a chance to really play that much during that time, now with this experience I feel stronger, more confident, I have learned the game more. I been reading people saying negative things about me and I read it and look in the mirror and say why are they thinking that way??what made them say that?? Numbers don't lie, the eye in the sky don't lie...I feel like I didn't take full advantage of my situations but again I don't think I was really given a chance now its time for me to show what I can really do and i feel like I'm ready. I read something yesterday a dude, said, "yeah DEE overseas now the competition isn't that great over there I can play overseas". I laughed and thought is this dude being serious..Just look at how many foreigns are in the NBA right now Im playing with two dudes now who was drafted, guys from the NBA come overseas and can't last because they don't fit well or don't play good at all. Its really tough playing over here and I think the rule change, the language barrier makes a big difference but allows you to grow as a player and it makes you learn how to play the game. I know I'm getting better everyday, every game and I am very happy and proud of myself for continuing to work hard and believe. I have never been a quitter and I will never be a quitter, I have goals and dreams to fulfill the only way to get to them is HARD WORK, BELIEF, AND STAYING POSITIVE. 

Basketball can get stressful at times, especially playing over here because it just seems like every game is a MUST WIN. The pressure can get to a lot of players, thats when you have to have something to keep your mind off basketball at times. Basketball is 90% mental if you heard different they are wrong...You have to think this game, make adjustments, deal with a lot different situations then go out there and play. I have used a lot of different ways to cope with my pressure and mental wars. Recently I been playing a lot of bowling, great game I love it. I been going to the bowling alley 3-4 times a week just relaxing my mind and trying new hobbies. My work ethic has grown off the court as well as I chase after my dreams of being an artist on the side. For those who know me, talk to me, they know what I'm talking about..It's days when I can't sleep because I'm up writing songs, searching for beats, talking to people about life stories, what's going on in the world or in their lives. They say practice makes perfect, I laugh every time I hear that because come on NO ONE PERFECT..No matter how many shots you put up on a daily basis you are going to miss some shots. Practice makes permanent. If you continue to practice something like for example, train your mind not to curse, just continue to train, it will become permanent. I work and I work on delivering a message, expressing myself through word play, telling stories through my music giving people more and more so they can know the real DEE BROWN. I say when you DREAM, you must have ways and methods on how you are going to reach those dreams, things just don't happen. You have to have goals, plans, motivation, dedication, work ethic because there are so many people who say they have dreams of doing this, becoming this...but what will they do or willing to do to reach that point. I'm willing to put it all on the line because I have people who I love depending on me to continue to be DEE BROWN. No matter what people say about me, everyone know I WORK HARD and I LOVE LIFE, I LOVE THE GAME OF BASKETBALL, there's a lot of dudes out there with talent, but something is missing, PASSION, HEART,RESPECT FOR THE GAME thats what I got and thats what makes a good ball player. No matter how many points I score, how many assist I have, you will know I was on the court each game. Thats what I have gotten back into doing, and thats my mentality from here on out my career.

My projects I'm working on are moving in a great direction WOW, I'm so excited about them. I'm currently working on my company in which I hope to have up and running by Christmas. The company is my long waited dream, an entertainment company which will start off in the direction of music. Then it will grow into production, dance, modeling, and fashion all these I love and respect so much. Like I said you have to dream and with those dreams have some goals that will allow you to reach that dream. It's not just all talk I have done a lot of that but i didn't have direction and a good sense of what i really wanted to do. The time spent overseas has allowed me to think,plan and follow through with a lot of my thoughts and ideas. The world we live in today scares me, I'm always on the internet just reading and watching some of the things going on, and it hurts me to read. We need more positive role models for our youth, more positive music and TV shows. It just seems like negative activity is accepted and loved, the positive stuff gets overlooked and talked down about its a backwards world right now. Positive activity in my hood is called LAME, which to me is funny because they call my music lame because I don't curse, I talk about GOD, I'm not shooting and killing in my music nor selling no drugs..LAME to me means LIVING AND MAKING EFFORTS..I'm trying to let kids know you can make it and make your mom proud, you don't have to sell drugs and gang bang you can go to college and do something else. Its tough but trust me if it was easy everyone will be doing something. Everyone goes through problems, everyone struggles, everyone has step backs and bumps in the road, but those who overcome are the ones who read, work hard, learn from their mistakes and others..I just hope my work, my game, my views, my music can change a few lives and it has over the years thats all that matters to me it makes me smile because thats what its all about.

I know this is a long blog, but this is me being me, just talking and talking. If you know me, hung out with me, you wouldn't be surprised I can talk for days. There's a difference though I'm not just talking BS, I'm talking real issues, I'm talking from my heart, thinking about what I'm saying. I appreciate everyone who stop by my site everyday and click on MY BLOG this is for you I really appreciate that love and support. I promise I will continue to work hard, work hard, work hard and become a better player, person, father, friend because at the end of the day thats what everyone should be trying to do...better yourself so you can better the world. Again THANK YOU, THANK YOU I'm so grateful to have a blog, a way to speak to the world, speak to my fans, I just appreciate the time you give me to read about whats going on with me, whats going on in my mind and heart...I'm working, I'm getting better, I have a lot going on over here so the WORK NEVER STOPS, thats the only time I use never too, because I feel "I can do all things through CHRIST who strengthens me". Have a great week I will talk to everyone real soon much love and respect yo boy DUNNY

PS Congrats to SHANNON BROWN, DERON WILLIAMS (damn, sorry for my language about time he gets his respect BEST PG IN THE WORLD) on making the ALL STAR GAME so so proud of my family they work hard and motivate me to do better....HOOP GANG

And to my ILLINI WORLD I love y'all just know I'm rocking my orange and blue everyday....LOL yes sir what up fellas holla at yo boy I'm still the ILLINI PRINCE!!! believe that

Quote of the day: "Never stop working because the next person is working hard and don't have plans of stopping no time soon"

DEE BROWN "ILLINI PRINCE"

ONE MAN FASTBREAK