The Brown Influence

A look at the impact Brown has had on the teams he has coached:

* CAROLINA COUGARS (1972-74)

Went from 35-49 to 57-27 and the ABA’s Eastern Division title.

* DENVER NUGGETS (1974-79)

Went from 37-47 to 65-19 and the ABA’s Western Division title.

* UCLA BRUINS (1979-81)

Advanced to NCAA tournament final in first season.

* NEW JERSEY NETS (1981-83)

Went from 24-58 to 44-38 and their first playoff spot in three years.

* KANSAS JAYHAWKS (1983-88)

NCAA champions in last season. Second-winningest coach in school history.

* SAN ANTONIO SPURS (1988-92)

Improved 35 games in Brown’s second year (21-61 to 56-26)

* CLIPPERS (1992-93)

Made playoffs both seasons, their only appearances in last 18 years.

* INDIANA PACERS (1993-now)

Only 50-win seasons in team’s NBA history. Conference finals two years.