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Re: Best Player to Never Hit the NBA
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Originally Posted by Diophantos
Roger Brown
6'5" F-G from New York
Made his legend in: ABA
Accomplishments: 4 time ABA all-star, ABA finals MVP, Averaged 33 ppg and 10 rpg in the 1970 ABA finals against all-star Willie Wise, outscored Rick Barry 32-23 in the deciding game of the 1972 ABA finals
Slick Leonard: "Roger was a complete basketball player. One-on-one, no man could guard him, like no man can guard Michael Jordan today."
Billy Keller: "Having Roger Brown is great for a team's ego. To know that you're in a close game and all you have to do is get him the ball..."
Gene Littles: "Roger was the Larry Bird of the ABA."
Mel Daniels: ""He was so good one-on-one that I remember defenders actually screaming for help. He actually dislocated or broke eight guys' ankles (with a) crossover dribble move."
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I think you mean Rogera Brown, who played mostly for the Pacers and a bit for the Utah Stars.
Roger Brown was an undistinguished center who played here and there in both the ABA and NBA.
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