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Dudley Bradley

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PositionShooting guard
Height / weight1.98 m / 88 kg
Born19 Mar 1957 (69 years)
NationalityUnited States flagUnited States
NicknameSecretary of Defense

Dudley Bradley is an American former professional basketball player who played nine seasons in the National Basketball Association and several seasons in other professional leagues. He earned NBA All-Defensive Second Team honors in 1981 with the Indiana Pacers.

Player Profile and Personal Life

Dudley Leroy Bradley was born on March 19, 1957, in Baltimore, Maryland.

He stands 198 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 88 kg. He shot right and played both shooting guard and small forward throughout his career. He is the brother of former NBA player Charles Bradley.

High School and College Career

Bradley attended Edgewood High School in Edgewood, Maryland.

He then played college basketball at the University of North Carolina from 1975 to 1979, where he was named ACC Tournament MVP in 1979.

Professional Career

Selected 13th overall by the Indiana Pacers in the 1979 NBA Draft, Bradley spent two seasons with the team, earning All-Defensive Second Team honors in 1981.

He went on to play for several NBA teams including the Phoenix Suns, Chicago Bulls, Washington Bullets, Milwaukee Bucks, New Jersey Nets, and Atlanta Hawks.

After his NBA career, he continued playing professionally in various leagues, including stints with the Detroit Spirits, Toronto Tornados, Saskatchewan Storm, Omaha Racers, and Oklahoma City Cavalry.

Career Highlights:

  • 1981 - NBA All-Defensive Second Team
  • 1979 - ACC Tournament MVP

Dudley Bradley FAQ

What were Bradley's career NBA statistics?

He averaged 5.2 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.9 assists over 603 NBA games.

Why was he nicknamed "Secretary of Defense"?

He earned this nickname due to his exceptional defensive skills, which led to his NBA All-Defensive Team selection.

How many professional teams did Bradley play for?

He played for twelve different professional teams across multiple leagues, including eight NBA teams.