He is obviously a system player, but his ambition is as high as the sky. In just 2 years, he can only get a basic salary of 2 million!

In order to help the team move forward this summer, when there was infighting among the top management last season, Nuggets owner Kroenke Jr. personally stepped down and began to handle the team's transactions and signing operations. The final result was also very ideal. Not only did they give away Michael Porter Jr.'s garbage contract, but they also got their favorites Cameron Johnson, Jonas Valanciunas, Tim Hardaway Jr. and others. It can be said that the overall lineup has been greatly improved, and among this group of people, there is also a familiar face, he is Bruce Brown. However, compared to the above-mentioned new players, Brown, who once played for the Nuggets, still seems a bit embarrassed.

As a second-round pick who only entered the NBA at the age of 22, Brown had no sense of presence in the early days of the NBA. However, with his own efforts, he still got certain opportunities with the Pistons and Nets, especially in the 21-22 season. He averaged 9 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game, which can be regarded as earning some value.

But overall, the outside world didn't pay much attention to him, but they didn't expect that he would usher in a counterattack with the Nuggets and successfully get a big contract. But in just 2 years, after returning to the Nuggets, he could only sign a one-year basic salary of US$2.29 million. So what happened that caused his value to shrink significantly? Let us find out below!

played his role in the Nuggets, but chose to chase the contract.

Back in the 22-23 season, Brown came to the Nuggets this year. I have to say that he is indeed very suitable for the team's system, or that his cooperation with Nikola Jokic is very good. Although he plays as a substitute most of the time, as soon as he comes on the court, his role is very obvious. Jokic's strong containment gives Brown a lot of room for performance. Not only that, Jokic's historical level of support can also find Brown every time. He is very good at finishing. Whether it is air cutting, running around screens, or fast breaks in transition between offense and defense, he can complete efficient finishing with ease.

Not only that, he also has a certain ability to hold the ball, so this season, he handed over perfect data of 11.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.1 steals. And in the playoffs, he could also contribute 12 points, 4 rebounds and 1.9 assists, and even shot an astonishing 51.1% from the field, helping the team win the championship.

It was precisely because of this championship that Brown gave Brown the illusion that his growth was all dependent on the realization of his own abilities, and he forgot the huge role of Jokic. In addition, the contract has expired, so Brown very much hopes to get a big contract. But after all, he is only positioned as a bench player, so the Nuggets are unwilling to pay a high price to keep him. Therefore, there were some differences between the two sides on the issue of contract renewal, and some teams saw Brown's outstanding performance and directly made some offers. In the end, after careful consideration, Brown completed the signing with the Pacers and received a two-year, $45 million contract.

In fact, he was able to get a contract close to 20 million with the Nuggets, but for more compensation, he chose to leave Denver. Later performance and experience also proved that Brown's success is inseparable from Jokic. Leaving this time is undoubtedly a wrong decision.

was traded twice in two years, and injuries came to the door.

After joining the Pacers, Brown's initial performance was pretty good. As the team's starter, he averaged 12.1 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3 assists per game. His overall statistics did not change much from the Nuggets period, but his three-point shooting percentage dropped to 32.7%. The most obvious point is that in the Pacers' offensive rounds, he faced a tighter defense than during the Nuggets period.

And soon, because the Pacers hoped to strengthen the front line and get a more stable core point with stronger output ability, Brown became a victim. He was used as one of the bargaining chips and sent to the Raptors, and the Pacers got their long-cherished Pascal Siakam. It was this transaction that caused Brown to begin to decline and lose his stable position. At that time, the Raptors were in a period of decline. Brown was already 27 years old and had almost no training value, so he was directly placed on the bench.

The Raptors do not have a player of Jokic's level, so although Brown was still able to deliver 9.6 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.7 assists, his overall influence was greatly reduced. In the end, the Raptors also missed the playoffs this season. By last season, the situation was still extremely bad. He received arthroscopic treatment on his right knee before the start of the game, which caused him to miss a lot of games. When he came back, he had begun to be marginalized by the team. He only played 18 games, averaging 8.4 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game. He was soon used as a bargaining chip and sent to the Pelicans in exchange for Brandon Ingram.

With the Pelicans, he also played in and out. He only participated in 23 games in total. He still averaged only 8.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game. His overall efficiency declined rapidly, and he could not be compared with the past.

Returned to Denver in despair and could only get a basic salary.

In the offseason, Brown, whose contract expired, found himself in an embarrassing situation. Although many teams still offered him offers, most of the contracts were basic salaries. So in this case, he chose to return to Denver and signed a one-year, $2.29 million contract. Fortunately for Brown, he earned at least $45 million in salary, but unfortunately, this time he returns to the Nuggets, he may no longer be as important a player as he was in the past.. He must perform convincingly enough to impress current coach David Adelman. Fortunately, he is only 29 years old. As long as he is healthy, he may get a chance. But if he could make some concessions and stay with the Nuggets, maybe he would achieve higher achievements now, even as much as the contract given by the Pacers.