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Just like that, in his sophomore year, Kwame Brown still improved enough to play as a key reserve, averaging 22 minutes per game with 7 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 block.

But at that time, Jordan didn't think this improvement was enough. With the talent at hand, he continued to apply pressure.

During the off-season, Kwame Brown practiced on his own, making rapid progress. Under Jordan's guidance, he started the season averaging 6+6, and by the end of the season, he averaged 7+5, showing almost no progress during his sophomore year campaign.

After Jordan retired, Kwame Brown made rapid progress in the first half of his junior year, and after the All-Star weekend, he replaced Brandon Haywood, who had been pressuring him for two and a half years, on the bench, establishing himself as a starter.