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Brandon Bass

Bass with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2015
Personal information
Born	(1985-04-30) April 30, 1985 (age 40) Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
High school	Capitol (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
Listed height	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight	250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
College	LSU (2003–2005)
NBA Draft	2005 / Round: 2 / Pick: 33rd overall
Selected by the New Orleans Hornets
Pro career	2005–2020
Career history
2005–2007	New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets
2006	→Tulsa 66ers
2007–2009	Dallas Mavericks
2009–2011	Orlando Magic
2011–2015	Boston Celtics
2015–2016	Los Angeles Lakers
2016–2017	Los Angeles Clippers
2017–2020	Liaoning Flying Leopards
Career highlights and awards
CBA Slam Dunk leader (2018) SEC Player of the Year (2005) SEC Rookie of the Year – Coaches (2004) Second-team Parade All-American (2003)

Brandon Sam Bass (born April 30, 1985) is an American former professional basketball player. He played college basketball for the LSU Tigers. In 2005, the New Orleans Hornets picked him in the 2005 NBA draft. Bass played 12 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played for the Hornets, Dallas Mavericks, Orlando Magic, Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers, and Los Angeles Clippers. He finished his career in 2020 after three seasons in China with the Liaoning Flying Leopards.

Early Life and Family

Brandon Bass was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He is the oldest of three children. He has a brother named Chris and a sister named Dashia. Brandon was raised by his mother, Aretha Bass. Sadly, when he was 10 years old, his mother passed away from a heart attack.

After this, Brandon and his siblings moved in with their father. Later, they moved to live with their aunt, Estelle. At his aunt's house, Brandon lived with his siblings and five of his cousins. Brandon did not start playing basketball competitively until he was 13 years old.

High School Basketball

Brandon Bass went to Capitol High School in Baton Rouge. He started to get noticed for his basketball skills there. By his senior year (2002–03), he was one of the top players in the country. Experts ranked him as the seventh best power forward and the 11th best player overall.

Brandon was a good student too, with a GPA of 2.7. Many colleges wanted him to play for their basketball teams. These included Connecticut, LSU, Mississippi State, and USC. He chose to attend LSU.

While in high school, Brandon received many awards. He was named to the Parade All-American team. He also played in the EA Sports Roundball Classic and the McDonald's All-America Game. In the McDonald's All-America Game, he scored 14 points. He even played alongside future NBA stars like LeBron James and Chris Paul.

College Career at LSU

Brandon Bass joined the LSU Tigers basketball team in 2003. He played for them until 2005. In his first year, he played in all 29 games and started every one. As a freshman, he averaged 12.8 points and 7.4 rebounds per game.

In his second season, Brandon played and started in 30 games. He improved his game, averaging 17.3 points and 9.1 rebounds per game.

Brandon earned many honors while playing at LSU. In 2004, he was named the SEC Freshman of the Year. In 2005, he was named the SEC Player of the Year by both coaches and the Associated Press.

He scored a college career-high of 30 points in a game in November 2004. He also grabbed 17 rebounds in a game in February 2005. Brandon decided to leave LSU after his second year to enter the NBA draft. He finished his college career averaging 15.1 points and 8.3 rebounds per game.

Professional Basketball Journey

Starting with the Hornets

The New Orleans Hornets drafted Brandon Bass in the 2005 NBA draft. He was the 33rd player chosen overall. He signed a multi-year contract with the Hornets in August 2005.

During his first season, the Hornets sent Brandon to their minor league team, the Tulsa 66ers. He played only one game there, scoring 16 points. With the Hornets, he averaged 2.2 points and 2.2 rebounds per game. He played 50 games for them.

Playing for the Mavericks

In July 2007, Bass signed a two-year deal with the Dallas Mavericks. He played two seasons for the Mavericks. He averaged 8.4 points and 4.5 rebounds in 160 games.

Time with the Magic

Brandon Bass then signed a four-year deal with the Orlando Magic in July 2009. He played two seasons for the Magic. During this time, he averaged 9.1 points and 4.4 rebounds in 126 games.

Success with the Celtics

Bass with Boston in 2012

In December 2011, Bass was traded to the Boston Celtics. In his first game for the Celtics, he scored 20 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. In May 2012, Brandon scored a playoff career-high of 27 points. This helped the Celtics win a game against the Philadelphia 76ers.

During the 2011–12 season, Brandon had his best scoring average of 12.5 points per game. He also averaged 6.2 rebounds. He re-signed with the Celtics in July 2012. By January 2015, he was a regular starter for the team.

Moving to Los Angeles

In July 2015, Bass signed with the Los Angeles Lakers. He played his first game for the Lakers in October 2015. He scored a season-high 18 points in January 2016.

The next year, in July 2016, Bass signed with the Los Angeles Clippers. He played 52 games for the Clippers, averaging 5.6 points per game.

Playing in China

In August 2017, Brandon Bass signed with the Liaoning Flying Leopards in China. He played for them until 2020. Due to travel rules, he could not return to China in June 2020 to finish the 2019–20 season.

National Team Play

In February 2021, Brandon Bass was chosen to play for the U.S. national basketball team. He was part of the team for the final round of the 2022 FIBA AmeriCup qualification. On February 19, he scored 12 points in a game against the Bahamas, helping his team win.

Personal Life and Hobbies

Brandon Bass's younger brother, Chris, also played college basketball for Louisiana State.

Brandon is a big fan of hip-hop music. He has been writing rap songs since he was 11 years old. He started recording his songs when he was 16. His music often talks about his childhood and his life experiences. Brandon is married to Melissa Prejean. They have a son named Brandon Jr. and a daughter named Bella.

Career Statistics

Here are some of Brandon Bass's statistics from his college and NBA careers.

College Statistics

NBA Regular Season Statistics

NBA Playoff Statistics

See also

In Spanish: Brandon Bass para niños