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Brandon Bass

Bass with the Lakers in 2015
Power forward
Personal information
Born	(1985-04-30) April 30, 1985 (age 40) Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
High school	Capitol High School (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 Samuel Bass (born April 30, 1985) is an American former professional basketball player. He played as a power forward and had a long career in the NBA and later in China. Bass was known for his strong defense and reliable mid-range shots.

Early Life and Basketball Beginnings

Brandon Bass was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He is the oldest of three children. Brandon was raised by his mother until her passing. When he was 10 years old, he and his siblings moved in with their aunt, Estelle. He lived with his siblings and five cousins, making for a busy household. Brandon didn't start playing basketball competitively until he was 13 years old.

High School Highlights

Bass attended Capitol High School in Baton Rouge. Here, his basketball skills really started to shine. By his senior year (2002–03), he was considered one of the best power forwards in the country. He was ranked among the top players nationally by Rivals.com.

He was a good student too, graduating in 2003. Many top colleges, like Connecticut, LSU, and Kentucky, were interested in him. He chose to play for LSU.

During high school, Brandon received many honors. 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 Star at LSU

Brandon Bass joined the LSU Tigers basketball team in 2003. He played for them for two seasons. In his first year, he started all 29 games. He averaged 12.8 points and 7.4 rebounds per game.

In his second season, Bass continued to improve. He averaged 17.3 points and 9.1 rebounds per game. He earned many awards 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 the Associated Press and the coaches.

His best game in college was when he scored 30 points against Louisiana-Lafayette in 2004. He also grabbed 17 rebounds in a game against Mississippi State in 2005.

Bass decided to leave LSU after his second year to enter the 2005 NBA draft. He finished his college career with strong averages of 15.1 points and 8.3 rebounds per game.

Professional Career in the NBA

New Orleans Hornets (2005–2007)

Brandon Bass was picked by the New Orleans Hornets 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 him to their minor league team, the Tulsa 66ers, for a short time. He played only one game there, scoring 16 points. In his time with the Hornets, he played 50 games.

Dallas Mavericks (2007–2009)

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 per game in 160 games. A cool moment was when he made a shot that gave Jason Kidd his 10,000th career assist.

Orlando Magic (2009–2011)

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.

Boston Celtics (2011–2015)

Bass with Boston in 2012

In December 2011, Bass was traded to the Boston Celtics. In his first game with the Celtics, he scored 20 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. In May 2012, he scored a playoff career-high 27 points against the Philadelphia 76ers. This helped the Celtics win that series. His strong play helped the Celtics' offense and defense.

He re-signed with the Celtics in July 2012. In January 2015, he became a starter again. He finished that season averaging 10.6 points and 4.9 rebounds per game.

Los Angeles Lakers (2015–2016)

On July 9, 2015, Bass signed with the Los Angeles Lakers. He played his first game for the Lakers in October. In January 2016, he scored a season-high 18 points.

Los Angeles Clippers (2016–2017)

Bass signed with the Los Angeles Clippers in July 2016. He played 52 games for the Clippers. He averaged 5.6 points in about 11 minutes per game.

Playing Overseas: Liaoning Flying Leopards (2017–2020)

In August 2017, Brandon Bass moved to China to play for the Liaoning Flying Leopards. He played there until 2020. Due to travel restrictions, he was unable to return to China to finish the 2019–20 season with his team.

Representing His Country

In February 2021, Brandon Bass was chosen to play for the United States 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 victory against the Bahamas team.

Off the Court

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

Away from the court, Brandon is a big fan of hip-hop music. He started writing rap songs when he was 11 years old and recording them at 16. His music often talks about his life and growing up. Brandon is married to Melissa Prejean. They have a son named Brandon Jr. and a daughter named Bella.

Career Stats

College Stats

NBA Regular Season Stats

NBA Playoff Stats

See also

In Spanish: Brandon Bass para niños