American basketball player (born 1998)
Tony Lee Bradley Jr. (born January 8, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for the College Park Skyhawks of the NBA G League . He played college basketball for the University of North Carolina (UNC). A 6'11 center , Bradley was a primary substitute for the Tar Heels' 2017 NCAA championship team . He was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers with the 28th overall pick in the 2017 NBA draft but traded to the Utah Jazz .
High school career
Born and raised in Bartow, Florida , Bradley played high school basketball for Bartow High School . He was named a McDonald's All-American in his senior year.[ 1] Bradley chose North Carolina over Kansas , Florida , Florida State , Vanderbilt , Alabama , Miami and NC State .[ 2] Bradley was rated as a five-star recruit and was ranked 17th in the ESPN 100 for the Class of 2016.[ 3] [ 4]
College career
In his freshman season, Bradley served as the primary substitute for senior Kennedy Meeks , averaging 7.5 points and 5.1 rebounds in 14.6 minutes per game and providing strong offensive rebounding for the Tar Heels.[ 5]
Following the Tar Heels' championship win over Gonzaga , Bradley announced that he would declare his eligibility for the 2017 NBA draft without signing an agent, leaving open the opportunity to return to UNC for his sophomore season.[ 6] Bradley ultimately chose to remain in the NBA Draft, becoming the third "one-and-done" player during Williams' tenure at UNC and the second among those to have won a national championship.[ 7]
Professional career
Utah Jazz (2017–2020)
Bradley was selected 28th overall by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2017 NBA Draft with his draft rights traded to the Utah Jazz . On July 5, 2017, Bradley signed with the Jazz.[ 8] He made his NBA debut on November 5 against the Houston Rockets . He was assigned to the Jazz' G League affiliate, the Salt Lake City Stars on November 7, and made his G League debut the next night, scoring 20 points in a loss to the Wisconsin Herd .[ 9] [ 10]
Philadelphia 76ers (2020–2021)
On November 22, 2020, Bradley and the draft rights to Saben Lee were traded to the Detroit Pistons in exchange for cash considerations.[ 11] A day later, Bradley was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Zhaire Smith .[ 12]
Oklahoma City Thunder (2021)
On March 25, 2021, Bradley was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder in a three-way trade involving the New York Knicks .[ 13]
Chicago Bulls (2021–2023)
On August 19, 2021, Bradley signed with the Chicago Bulls .[ 14] On February 21, 2023, Bradley was waived by the Bulls.[ 15]
Texas Legends (2023–2024)
On October 20, 2023, Bradley signed with the Dallas Mavericks ,[ 16] but was waived the same day.[ 17] On October 29, he joined the Texas Legends .[ 18]
College Park Skyhawks (2024–present)
On September 24, 2024, Bradley was traded to the College Park Skyhawks .[ 19]
Career statistics
NBA
Regular season
Playoffs
College
References
^ Jordan, Jason (January 22, 2016). "Tony Bradley restores the 'Tar Heel order' in the McDonald's All American Game" . USA Today . Retrieved April 16, 2017 .
^ Rankin, Reggie (September 3, 2015). "North Carolina opens 2016 class with five-star center Tony Bradley" . ESPN.com . ESPN . Retrieved April 16, 2017 .
^ "Tony Bradley – Basketball Recruiting – Player Profiles" . ESPN.com . ESPN . January 7, 2016. Retrieved January 7, 2016 .
^ "Tony Bradley, 2016 Center" . Rivals.com . January 7, 2016. Retrieved January 7, 2016 .
^ Vecenie, Sam (April 1, 2017). "Tony Bradley is UNC's best pro prospect you haven't heard about — and he likes it that way" . Sporting News . Retrieved April 16, 2017 .
^ "UNC's Bradley to test NBA draft waters after title win" . Associated Press. April 4, 2017. Retrieved April 16, 2017 .
^ "UNC Basketball: Tony Bradley Jr. to stay in NBA Draft" . Fansided . May 24, 2017. Retrieved June 20, 2017 .
^ "Jazz Sign 2017 Draft Pick Tony Bradley" . NBA.com . July 5, 2017. Retrieved July 5, 2017 .
^ "Jazz Assign Bradley and O'Neale to Salt Lake City Stars" . NBA.com . November 7, 2017. Retrieved November 9, 2017 .
^ "Dunigan's Clutch Buckets Lift Herd Over Stars" . NBA.com . November 8, 2017. Retrieved November 9, 2017 .
^ "Utah Jazz Acquire Cash Considerations" . NBA.com . November 22, 2020. Retrieved November 22, 2020 .
^ "Team Acquires Bradley" . NBA.com . November 23, 2020. Retrieved November 23, 2020 .
^ "Thunder Acquires Tony Bradley, Austin Rivers, Two Second-Round Draft Picks and Generates Trade Exception" . NBA.com . March 25, 2021. Retrieved September 24, 2024 .
^ "Bulls Sign Bradley, Green and Dotson" . NBA.com . August 19, 2021. Retrieved August 20, 2021 .
^ Stinar, Ben (February 21, 2023). "Chicago Bulls Will Reportedly Release This Player" . Sports Illustrated . Retrieved February 21, 2023 .
^ Mavs PR [@MavsPR] (October 19, 2023). "The Dallas Mavericks have signed Tony Bradley" (Tweet ). Retrieved December 14, 2023 – via Twitter .
^ Mavs PR [@MavsPR] (October 20, 2023). "The Dallas Mavericks have waived Tony Bradley" (Tweet ). Retrieved December 14, 2023 – via Twitter .
^ Wynn, Britney (October 29, 2023). "LEGENDS DRAFT FOUR, FINALIZE TRAINING CAMP ROSTER" . NBA.com . Retrieved December 14, 2023 .
^ "Texas Legends Complete Three-Team Trade" . OurSportsCentral.com . September 24, 2024. Retrieved September 24, 2024 .
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