2010-2011 Shannon Brown: Healthy and More Confident Than Ever

One of the bright spots for the Lakers during the exhibition season has been the play of Shannon Brown. The shooting guard is averaging nearly 11 points a game, in 22 minutes. In addition to his stellar numbers, Brown has also looked more confident and comfortable on the court.

In the middle of last season, the Michigan State alum started seven games in place of Kobe Bryant, who was resting nagging injuries. During that seven game stretch, Brown did a stellar jog stepping in for the black mamba, including a career high 27 points against the Golden State Warriors. However, after Bryant returned, Brown's consistency faltered, as he suffered a thumb injury that limited him the rest of the season and into...

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