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Key facts

Full name Shawn Paul Bradley[1]
Birth date March 22, 1972[1]
Birth place Landstuhl, West Germany[1]
Height 7 ft 6 in (2.29 m)[1]
NBA teams Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets, Dallas Mavericks[1]
NBA draft 1993, round 1, pick 2[2]

Shawn Bradley is a German-American former professional basketball player who played center in the NBA from 1993 to 2005, known for his 7 ft 6 in height and shot-blocking ability.

Context

Shawn Bradley is a German-American former professional basketball player who played center in the NBA from 1993 to 2005 [1]. He was born on March 22, 1972, in Landstuhl, West Germany [1]. Bradley played for the Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets, and Dallas Mavericks [1]. He was selected as the second overall pick in the 1993 NBA draft [2]. Bradley suffered a spinal cord injury in 2021 that left him paralyzed from the shoulders down [1].

Documented claims

  • Bradley played in the NBA from 1993 to 2005. [1]
  • He was named to the 1993–94 NBA All-Rookie Team. [1]
  • Bradley led the NBA in blocks in 1996–97. [1]
  • He suffered a spinal cord injury in 2021 that left him paralyzed from the shoulders down. [1]

Questions and answers

What happened with Shawn Bradley?

Bradley suffered a spinal cord injury in 2021 that left him paralyzed from the shoulders down [1].

Is Shawn Bradley in a wheelchair?

Yes, since his 2021 spinal cord injury, Bradley has been paralyzed from the shoulders down and uses a wheelchair [1].

How is Shawn Bradley doing today?

Bradley has been living with paralysis from the shoulders down since his 2021 injury [1].

Sources

  1. Shawn Bradley Biography | Booking Info for Speaking ... — allamericanspeakers.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Shawn Bradley — en.wikipedia.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People