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Mike Bratz

b. 1955

American basketball player

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About Mike Bratz

Born 1955. Mike Bratz is an American basketball player and basketball coach.

Michael Louis Bratz (born October 17, 1955) is a retired American basketball player and former the assistant general manager for the Sacramento Kings. He played professionally in the NBA for the Phoenix Suns, Cleveland Cavaliers, San Antonio Spurs, Chicago Bulls, Golden State Warriors, and Sacramento Kings.

Early life and career Bratz was born in Lompoc, California, and graduated from Lompoc High School. He played college basketball at Allan Hancock College and Stanford University.

After being selected by the Phoenix Suns in the 1977 NBA draft, and made his NBA debut on October 18, 1977, with the Suns. Bratz played nine seasons in the NBA. He is famous for being the last Bulls player to wear number 23 prior to Michael Jordan. Referencing his time wearing number 23 while with the Bulls, Bratz appeared in a commercial for the Chicago area sports bar Candlelite in 2008. The commercial teased that he was Michael Jordan before being revealed on camera, to which he said "What, you're expecting someone else?"

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Stanford University, Allan Hancock College, Lompoc High School
Awards
List of All-Pac-12 Conference men's basketball teams
Also known as
Michael Louis Bratz

People in Mike Bratz's life

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People whose lives overlapped Mike Bratz's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Mike Bratz?

American basketball player

When was Mike Bratz born?

Mike Bratz was born on 17 October 1955 in Lompoc.

What is Mike Bratz's occupation?

Mike Bratz is a basketball player and basketball coach.

What nationality is Mike Bratz?

Mike Bratz is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mike Bratz

· Wikidata: Q3857362

· DBpedia: Mike Bratz

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