Roger Brown Hall Of Fame NBA

Roger Brown, nicknamed “The Rajah”, was a silky-smooth small forward who became one of the ABA’s greatest clutch scorers. Known for his effortless mid-range jumper, pinpoint passing, and unshakable poise under pressure, Brown shined brightest in big games. Playing his entire professional career with the Indiana Pacers (1967–1975), he helped lead the franchise to three ABA Championships (1970, 1972, 1973).

Brown’s 1970 ABA Playoffs performance—where he scored 53, 39, and 45 points in consecutive Finals games—cemented his reputation as a postseason legend. Though barred from college and early NBA play due to an unproven point-shaving accusation, Brown’s talent found a home in the ABA, where he became a four-time All-Star and 1970 Playoffs MVP.

Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2013, Brown is remembered as a pure scorer, a selfless teammate, and one of basketball’s most underrated stars.

Brown's Awards and Records:

• 3× ABA Champion (1970, 1972, 1973)
• ABA Playoffs MVP (1970)
• 4× ABA All-Star
• All-ABA First Team (1971)
• Hall of Fame Inductee (2013)

NBA Records:

• One of the highest scoring performances (53 points) in ABA/NBA Finals history
• 137 points over three consecutive Finals games (1970)
• Only player in ABA history to score 50+ points in a Finals game
• Pacers franchise record for most points in a Finals game (53)

NBA Teams:

As a player:
Indiana Pacers (1967–1974)
Memphis Sounds (1974)
Utah Stars (1974–1975)
Indiana Pacers (1975)
As a coach:
Indiana Pacers (assistant) (1979–1980)

NBA Draft:
1964: undrafted

Number Worn:
35, 19, 1

Career Stats:

Season:
8 (1967–1975)
Games Played:
605
Points:
10,498 (17.4 ppg)
Rebounds:
3,758 (6.2 rpg)
Assists:
2,315 (3.8 apg)
Field Goal %:
46.9%
Free Throw %:
79.1%