Born March 12, 1972, Shawn Bradley is a former German-American Basketball icon who played center for the Philadephia 76ers, New Jersey Nets, and Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association.
Bradley is one of the tallest players in NBA history at 7 ft 6 in.
Bradley had a successful career until he retired. After his retirement, he took up a role at West Ridge Academy, a coeducational private school for at-risk youths in West Jordan, Utah.
His role at the school had 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 makes 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.”
Shawn Bradley in politics
He also gave a shot at politics. On March 19, 2010, he filed papers to contest for the 44th District sea in the Utah House of Representatives on the ticket of the Republican. He contested against the incumbent Democratic Representative Tim Cosgrove.
Things didn't, however, go as he expected. On November 2, 2010, Bradley lost the election to Cosgrove, earning 46.49% of the vote against Cosgrove's 51.13%.
Shawn Bradley Accident
Then came a piece of sad news for Shawn. On January 20, 2021, Bradley was struck from behind by a motorist while riding his bicycle near his home in St. George, Utah, which resulted in a traumatic spinal cord injury in his neck that left him paralyzed.
Shawn Bradley wife
The name of the wife of Shawn Bradley is Carrie Cannon. They got married in 2018. The couple has 6 children together.
Shawn Bradley children name
The name of Shawn Bradley's children are:
- Charity Bradley
- Chance Bradley
- Chase Bradley born on January 9, 2002
- Cheyenne Bradley
- Ciera Bradley
- Chelsea Bradley
