Kobe Brown back in Columbia after NBA Summer League

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Former Mizzou basketball standout Kobe Brown was back in Columbia Saturday for a send off at Bud's BBQ after making his presence known in the NBA Summer League.

Watch the full interview with Brown in the player below.

Brown was drafted in the first round by the Los Angeles Clippers. On Saturday, he talked about his transition to the next level.

"Not knowing what to expect was my biggest thing so when I got there the first game I had to get my feet wet and get comfortable and then the game started to slow down and then it was starting to get like familiar again," Brown said.

Brown is joining a Clippers team with a lot of veteran talent. He says he hopes his versatility will find him a role on the roster.

"Wherever they need me any night is where I want to be, whether they need me or they don't need me you know I'm there for the call, I'm there to win," Brown said.  

Kobe's brother Kaleb Brown remains at Mizzou. After hitting the transfer portal in the offseason, Kaleb decided it was best for him to stay in Columbia.

"I've been in here all week watching him practice and stuff and he's definitely gotten way better," Brown said. "He's a completely different player and I'm excited to see where he goes this year."