NBA World Sent Thoughts & Prayers To Shawn Bradley, Who Was Paralyzed In Bicycle Accident
Yesterday, the Dallas Mavericks shared the sad news that former big man Shawn Bradley’s bike accident has left him paralyzed.
The Dallas Mavericks have issued a press release on behalf of former Maverick Shawn Bradley as well as statements from Mark Cuban and Donnie Nelson. pic.twitter.com/F9fCtlZ1zJ
— Mavs PR (@MavsPR) March 17, 2021
The 7’6 center, who played for the Sixers, Nets and Mavs in his 12-year NBA career, and for Team Germany on an international level, was among the league’s leading shot blockers throughout his entire career, and led the entire NBA in blocks in 1997.
When the devastating news broke, many in the NBA world offered their support, thoughts and prayers.
I just read the news about Shawn Bradley’s devastating injury. Such terrible news. Speaking for the entire Warriors organization, we send our thoughts and love to Shawn and his family.
— Steve Kerr (@SteveKerr) March 17, 2021
We are thinking of former 76er Shawn Bradley and his family. Wishing them all the best during Shawn’s recovery. https://t.co/7joHRz0qNN
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) March 17, 2021
https://twitter.com/BYUCougars/status/1372272515742003206
Prayers for Shawn Bradley. A great family man, former teammate and played for us with the @dallasmavs Hoping for a speedy recovery. 🙏🏽 https://t.co/zQ3b8dsFg6
— Avery Johnson (@CoachAvery6) March 17, 2021
Nash, who played with Shawn Bradley with the Mavs for six years, said he only learned about the accident a few hours ago. “It’s obviously heartbreaking…he’s a fun-loving guy…and I hope he remains positive and has a lot of support.”
— Laura Albanese (@AlbaneseLaura) March 17, 2021
My heart goes out to Shawn Bradley !
— Kenny Anderson (@chibbs_1) March 17, 2021
Terrible news about former Mavs center Shawn Bradley. One of the nicest guys to come through here in my time with the Mavs. The Mavs have released this statement on his behalf about a recent automobile-bicycle accident that has left him paralyzed pic.twitter.com/m4kmv6PNbG
— Mark Followill (@MFollowill) March 17, 2021
SHAWN BRADLEY I LOVE YOU BUBBA
— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) March 18, 2021
Bro what????? First time I ever saw Shawn Bradley was at UNLV in an AAU tourney. He was playing Tracy Murray’s team. Gym was packed, Bradley was 7’5” in HS. Prayers up for him and his family. This is terrible. pic.twitter.com/i2FLhVHklX
— GRADS (@MGRADS) March 17, 2021
https://twitter.com/espn700bill/status/1372247812331642881
https://twitter.com/gDASHmo/status/1372284502899224577
We were heartbroken to learn that Shawn Bradley, a lifetime member of the Honoring Heroes Foundation, was left paralyzed following a tragic crash. His continued support for UHP and our State Troopers has not gone unnoticed. Godspeed in your recovery, Sir! pic.twitter.com/ebevNCuQhv
— Utah Highway Patrol (@UTHighwayPatrol) March 17, 2021