Shawn Bradley Wiki, Age, Bio, Height, Wife, Career, Net Worth

Shawn Bradley is a German-born former professional basketball player. Shawn Bradley has also played center in the National Basketball Association with the Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets, and Dallas Mavericks (NBA).

Wiki, Bio, Age,  Family, Siblings, Childhood & Education

Shawn Paul Bradley, better known as Shawn Bradley, was born in Landstuhl, West Germany, on March 22, 1972. He is 50 years old and has dual citizenship in the United States and Germany. Furthermore, he was born under the sign of Aries and is of German-American descent.

He is Reiner Bradley’s (father) and Teresa Bradley’s (mother) son (mother). When it comes to his siblings, he has three of them: Justin, Adrianne, and Tasha. His family relocated to the United States because his father worked at a military hospital there.

Shawn Bradley’s Height, Weight & Body Measurement

Shawn Bradley has an athletic build, blue eyes, and brown hair. He is also 7 feet 6 inches tall and weighs roughly 107 kg.

Shawn Bradley’s Profession & Career

To pursue a basketball career, he dropped out of school and entered the 1993 NBA Draft. Furthermore, he was the Philadelphia 76ers’ second overall pick in the first round. Recruiters couldn’t agree on whether he should play in the NBA. Although the athlete’s height gave NBA clubs an edge, his slender frame made them doubt his potential. Because he was 7 feet 6 inches tall, the 76ers assigned him jersey number 76.

Furthermore, the franchise’s management team appointed veteran player Moses Malone as his mentor. Shawn was also chosen to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team. Aside from that, he had a kneecap injury during his debut season in the NBA. Despite this, he returned for the next season larger and better. He established a record for the most blocks in a single season that year.

Regardless, he had a low point-per-game average and was moved to the New Jersey Nets. During the 1995 season, he was moved to the Nets, where he soon found his place on the club and began exhibiting his abilities. The next season, he had his first triple-double with the Nets. In addition, he was the only NBA player to have two double-blocks in the same game.

Retirement announcements

However, he was moved to the Dallas Mavericks by the new Nets management. He made some significant improvements in the game while playing for the Dallas Mavericks and was given increased playing time. In a game against the Los Angeles Clippers, he scored 32 points. He was also unstoppable on defense and the best shot-blocker in 1997.

He was also the first NBA player to come off the bench and have at least 20 points, 20 rebounds, and ten blocks. However, his progress stalled during the next three seasons. Injuries, being overshadowed by Mavs top players, and other factors were among the reasons he declared his retirement in 2005.

Following retirements

He joined forces with West Ridge Academy after retiring from the professional basketball league. As a vice-principal, counselor, and coach in a private school, he assisted at-risk children. Aside from that, he ran for Utah’s 44th Congressional District as a Republican against Democratic Representative Tim Cosgrove. He did not, however, collect enough votes to win the competition.

He has also appeared in television series and films. Space Jam, The Singles Ward, Studio C, and Walker, Texas Ranger are just a few of the films in which he has appeared. In addition, he was paralyzed after being hit by a car while riding his bicycle near his house in St. George, Utah.

Awards

Shawn Bradley has garnered several awards and medals over his career. He earned a second-team Parade All-American and McDonald’s All-American Co-MVP in 1990. In the years that followed, he was second-team All-WAC, NCAA blocks leader, and WAC Freshman of the Year in 1991. In addition, he was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 1994. He was the NBA’s blocks leader in 1997, a third-team Parade All-American, and Utah’s Mr. Basketball in 1989.

Shawn Bradley’s Income & Net Worth

His net worth is now estimated to be approximately $27 million, which he got through his job, and he has not yet declared his salary and income to the public.

Shawn Bradley’s Wife, Marriage & Relationship

In 1993, Shawn Bradley married Annette Evertson. Furthermore, the pair met during their undergraduate years but divorced. Due to their large height disparities, the couple was mocked by fans and media sources.

Despite the hostility, hatred, and trolls, they were able to keep their love life clean and unadulterated. Chelsea, Ciera, Charity, and Cheyenne are the couple’s four daughters, while Chase and Chance are their two boys. Following that, he married Carrie Cannon and adopted three of her children in 2019.

Shawn Bradley’s Income & Net Worth

Shawn was fined $10,000 during his playing career for failing to attend a team meeting held in a strip joint.

Shawn Bradley’s Social Media(Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)

On social media networks such as Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, the former basketball player is presently dormant. Furthermore, Shawn prefers to have a private life and avoid social media.

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