About Brian

Brian played 12 years in the NBA as a Power Forward and was the “heart & soul” of the Sacramento Kings, Portland Trail Blazers, Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns (1994-2006)

He is a graduate of Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he led the team in rebounding all four years (1990-1994) and was a two-time Midwest Conference Player of the Year.

Selected by the Sacramento Kings in the First Round of the 1994 NBA Draft, Brian was the 8th pick overall, and went on to be named to the NBA All-Rookie Team for the 1994-1995 season.

In 1999, he was the league winner of the NBA’s prestigious J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship award for his extensive community service work, particularly with seriously ill and underprivileged children.

Diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s disease in 2008 at the age of 36, Brian serves as both an advocate and an inspiration for those suffering with Parkinson’s.

Brian is the proud father of six: Sons Amani, Elijah, Jaydon and Jonavan, and daughters Maliah and Anaya.