Despite a challenging performance against Australia, the Spanish coaching staff remains confident in Lorenzo Brown's abilities ahead of the game against Greece.
Lorenzo Brown's performance against Australia in his Olympic debut was uncharacteristic, leading to a rare off day for the EuroLeague star guard.
Australia's defense, led by Josh Green and Dyson Daniels, disrupted Brown's rhythm, resulting in low stats of 7 points (3/6 2PT, 0/4 3PT), 7 assists, 7 turnovers, 1 EFF, and a -18 plus-minus for Spain while he was on the court.
Despite the disappointment, Brown and the team remain focused on their next challenge against Greece.
The coaching staff's confidence in Brown is unwavering. His standout performances in the FIBA EuroBasket 2022, where he delivered crucial numbers in high-stakes games, underline his reliability.
Brown scored 29 points and dished out six assists against Lithuania in the eightfinals, played a significant role in the overtime victory, and continued to excel with 14 points and 11 assists against Finland in the quarterfinals.
His 28-point, 8-assist performance against Germany in the semifinals and a 14-point, 11-assist showing in the final against France further cemented his status as a key player for Spain.
Brown's commitment to the team has been evident beyond his on-court performances. During the EuroBasket, he played through serious shoulder discomfort and even pushed through illness the night before the final against France.
His dedication extended to integrating with the team culturally, as he requested a Spanish language tutor.
Despite personal challenges, including the birth of his first child and the logistical difficulties of moving between cities due to the conflict in Israel, Brown remained dedicated to his basketball commitments.
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