Alonzo Bradley facts for kids
| Personal information | |
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| Born | October 16, 1953 Utica, Mississippi, U.S. |
| High school | Hinds County Agricultural (Utica, Mississippi) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
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| NBA Draft | 1977 / Round: 2 / Pick: 29th overall |
| Selected by the Indiana Pacers | |
| Pro career | 1977–1980 |
| Career history | |
| 1977–1980 | Houston Rockets |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Alonzo Bradley is a former American basketball player. He was born on October 16, 1953, in Utica, Mississippi. He played college basketball for Texas Southern University before joining the professional league.
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Alonzo Bradley's Basketball Journey
Alonzo Bradley started his basketball journey in college. He played for Hinds Community College from 1973 to 1975. After that, he played for Texas Southern University from 1975 to 1977. While playing for Texas Southern, he was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 1977 NAIA tournament. This award showed he was a very talented player.
Joining the NBA
In 1977, Alonzo Bradley was chosen in the 1977 NBA draft. The Indiana Pacers picked him in the second round, as the 29th player overall. This was a big step for him to play in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
After being drafted, he played for the Houston Rockets. He was with the Rockets from 1977 to 1980. During his time in the NBA, he played in 99 games. He was known as a Small forward. Later, he was also picked by the Dallas Mavericks in an Expansion Draft.
Career Highlights and Statistics
Alonzo Bradley played three seasons in the NBA, all with the Houston Rockets. He showed his skills on the court during these years.
Regular Season Games
In his first season (1977–78), Alonzo played in 43 games. He averaged 7.0 points per game and 2.3 rebounds per game. He also helped his team with 1.3 assists per game. Over his entire NBA career, he played 99 regular season games. He averaged 4.4 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 0.7 assists per game.
Playoff Games
Alonzo Bradley also played in the NBA Playoffs. In 1979, he played in one playoff game. In 1980, he played in four more playoff games. During these playoff games, he averaged 3.2 points per game. He also had 0.6 rebounds and 0.2 assists per game.
External Links
- Career statistics and player information from Basketball-Reference.com
See also
In Spanish: Alonzo Bradley para niños
