Former NBA center Shawn Bradley revealed on Wednesday that a January accident has left him paralyzed. The Dallas Mavericks, one of Bradley's former teams, tweeted a press release that updated fans on Bradley and his rehabilitation.
"Shawn Bradley released the first public details today of the accident he suffered on January 20, 2021," the press release read. "Bradley, the 7' 6" former NBA player with the Dallas Mavericks, was struck from behind by an automobile while riding his bicycle a mere block from his home in St. George, Utah. The accident caused a traumatic spinal cord injury that left him paralyzed. After undergoing neck fusion surgery, Bradley has spent the last eight weeks hospitalized and undergoing rehabilitation."
The press release continued by highlighting Bradley's faith, missionary work in Australia, and his years in the NBA. The release also stated that doctors informed the former center that his road to recovery will be "both long and arduous, perhaps an even more difficult physical challenge than playing professional basketball."
The press release added that Bradley is in good spirits but will refrain from issuing any further updates as he continues to rehab.
Shawn Bradley is one of the tallest players in NBA history and played for the Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets, and Dallas Mavericks.
