Shawn Bradley

Position	Center
Height	7 ft 6 in (2.29 m)
Weight	275 lb (125 kg)
Nationality	United States /Germany
Born	March 22, 1972 (1972-03-22) (age 35) Landstuhl, West Germany
College	Brigham Young University
Draft	2nd overall, 1993 Philadelphia 76ers
Pro career	1993–2005
Former teams	Philadelphia 76ers (1993-1995) New Jersey Nets (1995-1997) Dallas Mavericks (1997-2005)

Shawn Bradley (born March 22, 1972) is a retired American 7 ft. 6 in. (2.29 m) basketball player who played center for the Dallas Mavericks (NBA). Born in Landstuhl, West Germany, Bradley grew up in Castle Dale, Utah, in the United States and has dual citizenship. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... is the 81st day of the year (82nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Germany. ... Landstuhl is a Verbandsgemeinde (administrative unit) in the district of Kaiserslautern in Germany. ... Brigham Young University Brigham Young University (BYU), located in Provo, Utah, is the flagship university of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS or Mormon Church). ... The 1993 NBA Draft took place on 30 June 1993 in Auburn Hills, Michigan. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... ‹ The template below (Taginfo) is being considered for deletion. ... The Dallas Mavericks (also known as the Mavs) are an NBA basketball team based in Dallas, Texas. ... is the 81st day of the year (82nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the sport. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Dallas Mavericks (also known as the Mavs) are an NBA basketball team based in Dallas, Texas. ... “NBA” redirects here. ... Landstuhl is a Verbandsgemeinde (administrative unit) in the district of Kaiserslautern in Germany. ... Castle Dale is a city located in Emery County, Utah. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... Multiple citizenship is simultaneous citizenship in two or more countries (whether it is recognized by all countries or not). ...

Professional career

NBA

Bradley was highly regarded as an NBA prospect after playing well for one season with Brigham Young University. In the 1993 NBA Draft, he was the second pick overall. During his first years with the Philadelphia 76ers, Bradley established himself as a decent shot-blocker with limited offensive abilities, denying an average 3.5 shots per game. Brigham Young University Brigham Young University (BYU), located in Provo, Utah, is the flagship university of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS or Mormon Church). ... The 1993 NBA Draft took place on 30 June 1993 in Auburn Hills, Michigan. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ...

Bradley, who was very thin, had a tough time against the physical centers and forwards of his generation and had a reputation for being inconsistent and not aggressive when it came to defense. He was also known for getting posterized: at times, he averaged over 4 fouls per game at just under 30 minutes of playing time. After a couple of solid years with the Dallas Mavericks, Bradley developed knee problems. His production steadily declined, and after the Mavericks acquired Erick Dampier in 2004, Bradley found himself on the bench most of the time. He announced his retirement from professional basketball in June 2005.^[1] The Dallas Mavericks (also known as the Mavs) are an NBA basketball team based in Dallas, Texas. ... Erick Trevez Dampier (born July 14, 1975, in Monticello, Mississippi) is a 6 ft 11 in / 265 lb. ...

International career

Bradley has competed internationally for Germany; he and Dallas teammate Dirk Nowitzki were members of the German national basketball team that finished third (ahead of the USA) at the 2002 FIBA World Championship in Indianapolis.^[2] In order to participate in this tournament, Bradley made use of his German roots to obtain German citizenship.^[3] Dirk Werner Nowitzki (IPA pronuncation: ) (born June 19, 1978 in Würzburg, West Germany) is a German basketball player for the United States National Basketball Associations (NBA) Dallas Mavericks. ... The Germany national basketball team represents Germany in international basketball matches. ... The 2002 FIBA World Championship was an international basketball tournament held by the International Basketball Federation in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA from August 29 to September 8, 2002. ... Nickname: Location in the state of Indiana Coordinates: , County Founded 1821 Government  - Mayor Bart Peterson (D) Area  - City  372 sq mi (963. ...

On-court altercations

During a March 19, 1996 game between the Vancouver Grizzlies and New Jersey Nets, 6'2" Grizzlies guard Greg Anthony threw a punch at Bradley. On January 25, 2000, during a game against the Golden State Warriors, Bradley was picked up by Warriors forward Mark Davis and slammed on the court. For his part in the scuffle, he was fined $3,000 by the league. is the 78th day of the year (79th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... ‹ The template below (Taginfo) is being considered for deletion. ... Gregory C. Anthony (born November 15, 1967 in Las Vegas, Nevada) is a former NBA basketball player. ... is the 25th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ... The Golden State Warriors are a professional basketball team based in Oakland, California. ... Mark Davis (full name: Mark Anthony Davis; born April 26, 1973 in Thibodaux, Louisiana) is a professional basketball player, formerly in the NBA. Davis, a 67 small forward, attended Howard College in Big Spring, Texas and Texas Tech University before being selected 19th in the second round (48th overall...

Post-basketball career

After his retirement as a player, Bradley became involved with West Ridge Academy, a coeducational private school for at-risk youths in West Jordan, Utah. Bradley's role with the school involves some of the functions of a vice principal, counselor, and coach. Describing Bradley, school executive director Ken Allen said, "Shawn has a great presence - due to his size - and has immediate credibility with the kids. His instant credibility when he's talking to kids make him an incredible mentor. He is a great example of someone who has worked hard and been very successful. Being so tall wasn't always easy for him. He knows about being the 'odd kid' and dealing with that."^[4] Jordan Landing West Jordan is a city located in Salt Lake County, Utah and part of the Salt Lake City metropolitan area. ...

Personal life

As of 2006, his wife Anette and he have five children: daughters Cheyenne, Ciera, Chelsea, and Charity and one son, Chance. Bradley lists his favorite movie as Dances with Wolves, enjoys baseball, water skiing and horseback riding and likes listening to country music ^[5][6] Bradley is a devout Mormon. When he was 19, he served for two years as a Mormon missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in New South Wales, Australia.^[7] Among others, Bradley is also known for his charitable nature. He once donated $25 for each block in the 2000-01 season to Bryan's House, a managed facility for children affected by HIV and AIDS, and is a national spokesman for the Children's Miracle Network.^[8][6] Bradley has also participated in the "Basketball Without Borders" program with other NBA stars like Dikembe Mutombo, DeSagana Diop and Malik Rose and found his experiences with children in Africa uplifting.^[9] Dances with Wolves is a 1990 epic film which tells the story of a United States cavalry officer from the Civil War who travels into the Dakota Territory, near a Sioux tribe. ... It has been suggested that Senior Missionaries be merged into this article or section. ... The Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the largest attraction in the citys Temple Square. ... Slogan or Nickname: First State, Premier State Motto(s): Orta Recens Quam Pura Nites (Newly Risen, How Brightly You Shine) Other Australian states and territories Capital Sydney Government Constitutional monarchy Governor Professor Marie Bashir Premier Morris Iemma (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 50  - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004... Dikembe Mutombo Mpolondo Mukamba Jean-Jacques Wamutombo, more commonly known as Dikembe Mutombo (born June 25, 1966), is a basketball player in the NBA, playing at the position of center for the Houston Rockets. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Malik Rose shows his support for his friends Malik Rose (born November 23, 1974 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a National Basketball Association player with the New York Knicks, playing predominantly in the power forward position. ... A world map showing the continent of Africa Africa is the worlds second-largest and second most-populous continent, after Asia. ...

During his career, his nicknames were "The Stormin' Mormon", "The Deathstick", "Missionary Impossible", the "Mormon Mantis", the "Praying Mantis" and "Siggi" (during his time in the German national basketball team). According to Latter Day Saint belief, Mormon is the name of the compiler of the book of scripture known as the Book of Mormon. ...

TV and movie appearances

Bradley had a cameo in the film Space Jam in 1996, depicted as one of the NBA stars who lose their talent alongside Muggsy Bogues, Larry Johnson, Charles Barkley and Patrick Ewing. This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Tyrone Curtis Muggsy Bogues (born January 9, 1965, in Baltimore, Maryland) is a retired American professional basketball point guard and former head coach of the now-defunct Charlotte Sting of the Womens National Basketball Association (WNBA). ... For the American basketball player of the 1970s, see Larry Johnson (Buffalo Braves). ... Charles Wade Barkley (born February 20, 1963) is a retired American professional basketball player. ... Patrick Aloysius Ewing (born August 5, 1962) is a Jamaican-born American former professional basketball player. ...

References

1. ^ http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2092800
2. ^ http://www.fiba.com/pages/en/events/teamsclubs/tc_roster.asp?RoundID=3118&TeamNumber=288&CompetitionCode=WMM&Season=2002&lang=EN
3. ^ http://www.berlinonline.de/berliner-zeitung/archiv/.bin/dump.fcgi/2001/0809/sport/0026/index.html
4. ^ Luhm, Steve. "Shawn Bradley: A big man on campus", The Salt Lake Tribune, published February 7, 2007, accessed March 1, 2007.
5. ^ http://www.nba.com/playerfile/shawn_bradley/printable_player_files.html
6. ^ ^{a b} http://starbulletin.com/1999/08/18/sports/story1.html
7. ^ http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9F0CE6DC1F39F930A35757C0A965958260&n=Top%2fReference%2fTimes%20Topics%2fOrganizations%2fB%2fBrigham%20Young%20University
8. ^ http://www.nba.com/playerfile/shawn_bradley/printable_player_files.html
9. ^ http://www.nba.com/bwb/bradley_040907.html

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External links

• Shawn Bradley at Basketball-Reference.com
• Shawn Bradley at NBA.com
• Shawn Bradley about the "Basketball Without Borders" program
• NBA Draft Busts #12