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. 13 – Indiana Pacers | |
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| Center | |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 2024–2025 | College Park Skyhawks |
| 2025–present | Indiana Pacers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Tony Lee Bradley Jr. (born January 8, 1998) is an American professional basketball player. He plays as a center for the Indiana Pacers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Before joining the NBA, Tony played college basketball for the University of North Carolina (UNC). He was an important substitute player for the Tar Heels team that won the 2017 NCAA championship.
Tony Bradley was chosen by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2017 NBA draft. He was the 28th player picked overall. However, he was traded to the Utah Jazz on the same night. After playing three seasons with the Jazz, he moved to the Philadelphia 76ers in 2020. Later that season, he was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder. In 2021, he joined the Chicago Bulls and played there for two seasons. After some time in the NBA G League, Tony signed with the Pacers. He helped the Pacers reach the 2025 NBA Finals.
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Tony Bradley's High School Basketball Journey
Tony Bradley grew up in Bartow, Florida. He played high school basketball at Bartow High School. In his final year, he was named a McDonald's All-American. This is a special honor for top high school players. Tony chose to play college basketball at North Carolina. He picked UNC over many other big schools. These included Kansas and Florida. Experts rated Tony as a five-star recruit. He was ranked 17th among all players in his class by ESPN.
Tony Bradley's College Career at UNC
During his first year at the University of North Carolina, Tony was a key player off the bench. He often came in to replace senior Kennedy Meeks. Tony averaged 7.5 points and 5.1 rebounds per game. He played about 14.6 minutes in each game. He was especially good at getting offensive rebounds for his team.
After the Tar Heels won the championship against Gonzaga, Tony made a big decision. He decided to enter the 2017 NBA draft. He did not hire an agent at first, which meant he could still return to UNC. However, Tony later chose to stay in the NBA Draft. He was one of the few players from UNC to leave for the NBA after just one year.
Tony Bradley's Professional Basketball Career
Playing for the Utah Jazz (2017–2020)
The Los Angeles Lakers drafted Tony Bradley as the 28th pick in 2017. But his draft rights were quickly traded to the Utah Jazz. On July 5, 2017, Tony officially signed with the Jazz. He played his first NBA game on November 5 against the Houston Rockets. The Jazz also sent him to their G League team, the Salt Lake City Stars. He played his first G League game on November 8, scoring 20 points.
Time with the Philadelphia 76ers (2020–2021)
On November 22, 2020, Tony was part of a trade. He and Saben Lee's draft rights went to the Detroit Pistons. The very next day, Tony was traded again. He moved to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Zhaire Smith.
Short Stint with the Oklahoma City Thunder (2021)
On March 25, 2021, Tony was traded once more. This time, he went to the Oklahoma City Thunder. This trade involved three teams, including the New York Knicks.
Playing for the Chicago Bulls (2021–2023)
Tony signed with the Chicago Bulls on August 19, 2021. He played for the Bulls for two seasons. On February 21, 2023, the Bulls decided to waive him. This means he was released from the team.
NBA G League Teams (2023–2025)
After leaving the Bulls, Tony spent time in the NBA G League.
- Texas Legends (2023–2024): On October 20, 2023, Tony signed with the Dallas Mavericks. However, he was waived the same day. He then joined the Texas Legends on October 29.
- College Park Skyhawks (2024–2025): On October 7, 2024, Tony signed with the Atlanta Hawks. He was waived the next day. On October 26, he joined the College Park Skyhawks.
Joining the Indiana Pacers (2025–Present)
On March 2, 2025, Tony Bradley signed a 10-day contract with the Indiana Pacers. He signed a second 10-day contract on March 13. Finally, on March 23, the Pacers signed Tony for the rest of the 2024–25 NBA season. He is currently playing for the Pacers.
Tony Bradley's Career Statistics
Here are some of Tony Bradley's basketball statistics. These numbers show how he performed in games.
NBA Regular Season Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2017–18 | Utah | 9 | 0 | 3.2 | .273 | .000 | 1.000 | 1.2 | .1 | .0 | .0 | .9 |
| 2018–19 | Utah | 3 | 0 | 12.0 | .500 | — | .500 | 5.0 | .3 | .7 | .7 | 5.7 |
| 2019–20 | Utah | 58 | 3 | 11.4 | .667 | 1.000 | .652 | 4.6 | .4 | .2 | .6 | 4.9 |
| 2020–21 | Philadelphia | 20 | 8 | 14.4 | .680 | .000 | .636 | 5.2 | .9 | .3 | .7 | 5.5 |
| Oklahoma City | 22 | 0 | 18.0 | .656 | .000 | .705 | 6.1 | .9 | .4 | .8 | 8.7 | |
| 2021–22 | Chicago | 55 | 7 | 10.0 | .585 | — | .655 | 3.4 | .5 | .2 | .6 | 3.0 |
| 2022–23 | Chicago | 12 | 0 | 2.8 | .500 | .600 | 1.000 | .9 | .1 | .1 | .1 | 1.6 |
| 2024–25 | Indiana | 14 | 0 | 8.1 | .644 | .333 | .333 | 3.0 | .4 | .1 | .6 | 4.4 |
| Career | 193 | 18 | 10.9 | .632 | .467 | .667 | 4.0 | .5 | .2 | .6 | 4.4 | |
NBA Playoff Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2018 | Utah | 1 | 0 | 2.0 | .500 | — | — | 1.0 | .0 | .0 | .0 | 2.0 |
| 2020 | Utah | 6 | 0 | 8.1 | .222 | — | .714 | 3.8 | .2 | .3 | .3 | 1.5 |
| 2022 | Chicago | 2 | 0 | 4.0 | 1.000 | — | — | 2.0 | .5 | .0 | .0 | 5.0 |
| 2025 | Indiana | 11 | 0 | 7.1 | .444 | .000 | .750 | 1.9 | .3 | .0 | .1 | 1.5 |
| Career | 20 | 0 | 6.8 | .480 | .000 | .737 | 2.5 | .3 | .1 | .2 | 1.9 | |
College Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2016–17 | North Carolina | 38 | 0 | 14.6 | .573 | – | .619 | 5.1 | .6 | .3 | .6 | 7.1 |
See also
In Spanish: Tony Bradley para niños
