Tony Bradley (basketball) facts for kids
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Bradley in the 2016 McDonald's All-American Boys Game
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| No. 30 – College Park Skyhawks | |
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| Center / power forward | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | January 8, 1998 Bartow, Florida, U.S. |
| High school | Bartow (Bartow, Florida) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 248 lb (112 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | North Carolina (2016–2017) |
| NBA Draft | 2017 / Round: 1 / Pick: 28th overall |
| Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers | |
| Pro career | 2017–present |
| League | NBA G League |
| Career history | |
| 2017–2020 | Utah Jazz |
| 2017–2019 | →Salt Lake City Stars |
| 2020–2021 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 2021 | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| 2021–2023 | Chicago Bulls |
| 2023–2024 | Texas Legends |
| 2024–present | College Park Skyhawks |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Tony Lee Bradley Jr. (born January 8, 1998) is an American professional basketball player. He currently plays for the College Park Skyhawks in the NBA G League. Tony is a tall player, standing 6 feet 11 inches (2.11 meters) tall. He plays as a center.
Before becoming a professional, Tony played college basketball for the University of North Carolina (UNC). He was an important player for the team that won the NCAA championship in 2017. In the 2017 NBA draft, the Los Angeles Lakers picked him as the 28th overall player. However, his draft rights were then traded to the Utah Jazz.
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Tony Bradley's Early Basketball Journey
Tony Bradley grew up in Bartow, Florida. He started his basketball journey playing for Bartow High School. He was a very talented player in high school.
High School Achievements
- In his final year of high school, Tony was named a McDonald's All-American. This is a special honor given to the best high school basketball players in the country.
- Many top colleges wanted Tony to play for them. He chose to go to the University of North Carolina.
- Experts rated Tony as a "five-star recruit." This means he was considered one of the top young players. He was ranked 17th among all players in the Class of 2016 by ESPN.
College Basketball Career
Tony Bradley played one year of college basketball for the University of North Carolina. He was a freshman during the 2016–2017 season.
Playing for the Tar Heels
- Tony was a key substitute player for the team. He often came off the bench to help his teammates.
- He played about 14.6 minutes per game. During this time, he averaged 7.5 points and 5.1 rebounds.
- Tony was especially good at getting offensive rebounds. This means he helped his team get second chances to score.
- His team, the Tar Heels, won the national championship in 2017. They beat Gonzaga in the final game.
Moving to the NBA Draft
- After winning the championship, Tony decided to enter the 2017 NBA draft. This meant he wanted to become a professional player.
- He chose not to sign with an agent at first. This kept open the chance for him to return to UNC for another year.
- However, Tony decided to stay in the NBA Draft. He became one of the few players from UNC to leave after just one year and win a national championship.
Tony Bradley's Professional Career
Tony Bradley began his professional basketball career in 2017. He has played for several teams in the NBA and the NBA G League.
Utah Jazz (2017–2020)
- The Los Angeles Lakers picked Tony 28th overall in the 2017 NBA Draft.
- Soon after, his draft rights were traded to the Utah Jazz.
- Tony officially signed with the Jazz on July 5, 2017.
- He played his first NBA game on November 5, 2017, against the Houston Rockets.
- The Jazz also sent Tony to their NBA G League team, the Salt Lake City Stars. This helped him get more playing time and experience.
- In his first G League game, he scored 20 points.
Philadelphia 76ers (2020–2021)
- On November 22, 2020, Tony was traded to the Detroit Pistons.
- Just one day later, he was traded again to the Philadelphia 76ers.
Oklahoma City Thunder (2021)
- On March 25, 2021, Tony was part of a three-team trade. He moved to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Chicago Bulls (2021–2023)
- Tony signed with the Chicago Bulls on August 19, 2021.
- He played for the Bulls until February 21, 2023, when he was waived.
Texas Legends (2023–2024)
- On October 20, 2023, Tony signed with the Dallas Mavericks but was waived the same day.
- He then joined the Texas Legends on October 29, 2023. The Texas Legends are a G League team.
College Park Skyhawks (2024–Present)
- On October 7, 2024, Tony signed with the Atlanta Hawks. He was waived the next day.
- On October 26, 2024, he joined the College Park Skyhawks. This is another G League team.
Career Statistics Summary
Tony Bradley has played in the NBA and the G League. Here is a quick look at his career statistics.
NBA Regular Season Highlights
- He has played in 179 regular season NBA games.
- He averages 4.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 0.6 blocks per game.
- His best scoring average was 8.7 points per game with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
NBA Playoffs Highlights
- Tony has also played in 9 NBA playoff games.
- He averages 2.3 points and 3.1 rebounds in playoff games.
College Statistics Highlights
- In his one college season, he played 38 games.
- He averaged 7.1 points and 5.1 rebounds in 14.6 minutes per game.
See also
In Spanish: Tony Bradley para niños
