Former NBA center Shawn Bradley suffered a traumatic spinal cord injury that left him paralyzed, according to a statement released on his behalf by the Dallas Mavericks.
On Jan. 20, Bradley was struck from behind by an automobile while riding his bicycle a block from his home in St. George, Utah. He underwent neck fusion surgery & has spent the past eight weeks hospitalized & undergoing rehabilitation.
"With his wife Carrie at his side around the clock & supported by an amazing team of rehabilitation specialists & family, Bradley is in good spirits," the statement read, in part. "He plans to use his accident as a platform to bring greater public awareness to the importance of bicycle safety."
The 7-foot-6 Bradley, 48, was the No. 2 overall pick in the 1993 draft, selected by the Philadelphia 76ers after spending two years on a Mormon mission following his freshman year at BYU. He averaged 8.1 points, 6.3 rebounds & 2.5 blocks during his 12-season NBA career, spending the past eight & a half years with the Dallas Mavericks.
"We are saddened to hear of Shawn's accident," Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said in the statement. "Shawn has always been incredibly determined & shown a fighting spirit. We wish him nothing but the best in his recovery. He will always be a part of our Mavs family."
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Source: ESPN
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