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Michael Bradley

b. 1979

American basketball player and coach (born 1979)

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Born 1979. Michael Bradley is an American basketball player and basketball coach.

Michael Thomas Bradley (born April 18, 1979 After his sophomore season at Kentucky, Bradley transferred to Villanova University where he started. That season he averaged 20.8 points per game and 9.8 rebounds per game. He received All-Big East and All-America honors in 2001. In 2005, he graduated from Villanova with a bachelor of arts degree.

NBA Even though he had one year of college eligibility remaining, Bradley left school to go to the NBA in 2001 and was selected as the 17th pick in the 1st round of the NBA draft by the Toronto Raptors. During his rookie season, Bradley averaged 1.2 points per game and 0.9 rebounds per game. His statistics improved in 2002–03 (5 ppg and 6 rpg in 20 minutes), but in the following season was sidelined constantly with a right knee injury. He was let go by the Raptors in March 2004, and would later be signed by the Atlanta Hawks. In 2004–05 he started off with the Orlando Magic, but was traded twice during that season, to the Sacramento Kings and the Philadelphia 76ers. Played 46 games with the Sixers in 2005–06, his best in two years, mainly because of constant injuries to Chris Webber.

Bradley's final NBA game was played on April 19, 2006, in a 86–96 loss to the Charlotte Bobcats where he recorded 4 points, 2 assists and 1 rebound.

ACB In the 2006–07 season he signed for Bruesa GBC in the Spanish ACB. After spending one season with the Spanish team, Bradley moved to Germany and signed with ALBA Berlin in August but was released in November. He did not stay unemployed for long, signing with Lithuanian power Žalgiris on November 15. However, he was limited by injuries, averaging only 7 points and 4.9 rebounds in seven games.

On March 10, 2008, Bradley signed with CB Granada of the ACB to play the rest of the season.

Sports representative From 2008 until 2011, Bradley was an NBA and FIBA sports representative with Bradley Sports Management.

In March 2012, Bradley coached the Silver Knights to the D3 OHSAA State Championship, defeating Portsmouth High School 53–37. He finished with a 93-13 score at Summit, and never lost a home game.

Bradley now coaches and works for the NBA in Europe and the Middle East - leading camps, clinics and teaching the game of basketball to youth around the globe.

Personal life Bradley has three daughters, Taylor Rose, Kya Melat, and Shae Quinn.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of Kentucky, Burncoat High School
Awards
Big East Conference; List of NCAA Men's Division I Basketball champions; NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans
Also known as
Michael Thomas Bradley

People in Michael Bradley's life

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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Michael Bradley?

American basketball player and coach (born 1979)

When was Michael Bradley born?

Michael Bradley was born on 18 April 1979 in Worcester.

What is Michael Bradley's occupation?

Michael Bradley is a basketball player and basketball coach.

What nationality is Michael Bradley?

Michael Bradley is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Michael Bradley

· Wikidata: Q1619538

· DBpedia: Michael Bradley (basketball)

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