Mikel Brown Jr. credits Rajon Rondo's mentorship during Louisville career
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 11:04 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Mikel Brown Jr., a rookie with the Brooklyn Nets, acknowledges the influence of Rajon Rondo during his college career at Louisville. Brown, who was named to the All-ACC third team, averaged 18.2 points per game and credited Rondo for providing mentorship and guidance, including analyzing film and simplifying the game for him. He recently debuted in the Nets' summer league, averaging 15 points while demonstrating his scoring ability. Brown expressed his focus on winning and improving his team’s performance in upcoming seasons as he looks to establish a role with the Nets.
- •Brown drafted after successful season at Louisville
- •Averaged 18.2 points, 4.7 assists at Louisville
- •Mentored by Rajon Rondo during college
- •Debuted in summer league with Nets, averaged 15 points
- •Prioritizes team success and winning contributions
- 11:04 PMYahoo Sports — Nets' Mikel Brown Jr. credits Rajon Rondo as a mentor at Louisville
"Mikel Brown Jr. established himself as a lottery pick at Louisville, and he credited former NBA veteran Rajon Rondo for assisting him along the way.
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