Best NBA careers in Iowa basketball history

Iowa has had a total of 36 players in the NBA, here is who had the best careers in the pros.
Nov 16, 1971; New York, NY, USA; FILE PHOTO; Phoenix Suns center Connie Hawkins (42) in action.
Nov 16, 1971; New York, NY, USA; FILE PHOTO; Phoenix Suns center Connie Hawkins (42) in action. / Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports
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Fred Brown. 483. . 1972-1984. Iowa NBA. 3. player. . Fred Brown. Seattle SuperSonics

Fred Brown, unlike the other two players so far on this list, spent his entire career with one team, the Seattle SuperSonics. Brown was drafted with the sixth pick in the first round of the draft by the SuperSonics.

His first season was nothing amazing only on the court for a little over 10 minutes a game scoring an average of 4.2 points per game. However, Brown took a big step in his second season playing in 79 games and averaging 13.5 points per game with almost 30 minutes on the court. Brown also averaged 4.0 rebounds per game and 5.5 assists. per game.

In his third season, Brown led the league playing in 82 games, and upped his points per game again with 16.5. However, his best seasons were his fourth and fifth in the league when he averaged 21 points per game and then 23.1 points per game those years.

Brown also led the league in three-point shooting percentage in 1979-1980 where he shot 44.3% from beyond the arc. Brown finished his career averaging 14.6 points per game with 2.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists. Brown retired a SuperSonic in 1984.