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Wright with Nymburk in 2019
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | July 1, 1984 Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| High school | The Colony (The Colony, Texas) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Indiana (2002–2005) |
| NBA Draft | 2005 / Round: 2 / Pick: 47th overall |
| Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves | |
| Pro career | 2005–2019 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 2005–2007 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 2005–2006 | Florida Flame |
| 2007–2008 | Aris |
| 2008–2009 | Joventut Badalona |
| 2009 | Aris |
| 2009–2010 | Oostende |
| 2010–2011 | Paris-Levallois |
| 2011 | Cedevita |
| 2011–2012 | Zaragoza |
| 2012–2013 | Cedevita |
| 2013–2014 | Krasnye Krylia |
| 2014–2015 | Hapoel Jerusalem |
| 2015–2016 | Pınar Karşıyaka |
| 2016–2017 | Acıbadem Üniversitesi |
| 2017–2018 | Büyükçekmece |
| 2018–2019 | ČEZ Nymburk |
| As coach: | |
| 2023–2024 | Santa Cruz Warriors (assistant) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Bracey Arman Wright (born July 1, 1984) is an American who used to play professional basketball. He was a talented player who played for the Indiana Hoosiers in college. After college, he played for many teams around the world.
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Bracey Wright's Early Basketball Days
Bracey Wright went to The Colony High School in The Colony, Texas. He played basketball there with Deron Williams, who also became a famous NBA player. In 2002, Bracey was chosen as a McDonald's All-American. This means he was one of the best high school basketball players in the country.
After high school, Bracey played college basketball for the Indiana University Hoosiers. He played there from 2002 to 2004. During his time at Indiana, he scored 1,498 points. He also made 186 three-pointers. In 2004, he was named to the First Team All-Big Ten. This award goes to the best players in the Big Ten Conference. As a junior, Bracey was the top scorer in the Big Ten. He scored 18.3 points per game that season. He even scored 25 points or more in seven different games.
Bracey Wright's Professional Career
Bracey Wright decided to leave college after three seasons to join the NBA. He was picked by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2005 NBA draft. This is when NBA teams choose new players. The Timberwolves sent him to the Florida Flame in the D-League. This league helps players get ready for the NBA. He played for the Timberwolves for one more year.
After playing in the NBA, Bracey went to play basketball in other countries. On July 31, 2007, he joined a Greek team called Aris. In 2010, he signed with a Belgian team, Base Oostende. Then, he played for Paris-Levallois in France. He became their main shooting guard.
In January 2011, Bracey signed with Cedevita in Croatia. He played very well there. He was even named to the All-EuroCup Second Team. This means he was one of the best players in the EuroCup tournament. His team, Cedevita, finished in 3rd place in the 2010–11 EuroCup Final 4 Championship. Bracey also won an MVP award for one of the Eurocup Finals games.
In July 2011, he moved to CAI Zaragoza in Spain. He later returned to KK Cedevita in July 2012. In September 2013, he signed with Krasnye Krylia.
In January 2014, Bracey joined Hapoel Jerusalem in Israel. He played so well that he signed a new contract for three more years in July 2014. During the 2014–15 season, he scored about 13.9 points per game. He also got 3.4 rebounds and 3.2 assists. In the 2015 Israeli Super League Finals, he was named the MVP of the finals. This means he was the best player in the championship games.
Later, on August 3, 2016, Bracey signed with Acıbadem Üniversitesi in Turkey. On July 4, 2017, he signed with another Turkish team, Büyükçekmece Basketbol.
Playing for His Country
Bracey Wright also played for the United States national team. In 2004, he was part of the USA World Championship for Young Men Qualifying Team. His team won the gold medal at the 2004 FIBA Americas World Championships.
Bracey Wright as a Coach
After his playing career, Bracey Wright became a coach. On September 18, 2023, he was hired by the Santa Cruz Warriors. This team is part of the NBA G League. He works there as an assistant coach. He also helps players improve their skills.
Bracey Wright's Personal Life
Bracey Wright is married to Jasmine. They have four children: Bracey Jr., Bailey, Aaliyah, and Sade. Bracey's father, Carl Wright, was also a great basketball player for SMU. Bracey really enjoys football (soccer) and is a big fan of the Juventus team. He also likes cooking, staying fit, and reading books.
See also
In Spanish: Bracey Wright para niños
