Shawn Bradley

Shawn Paul Bradley (born March 22, 1972 in Landstuhl, Germany) is a 7ft. 6in. (2.29 m) professional basketball player who plays center for the Dallas Mavericks (NBA). His nicknames are "The Stormin? Mormon", the "Mormon Mantis", and the "Praying Mantis".

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March 22 - 1972 - Landstuhl - Germany - Basketball - Dallas Mavericks - NBA - Mormon

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Born in Germany, Bradley grew up in Castle Dale, Utah, in the United States and has dual citizenship. Bradley has competed internationally for Germany; he and Dallas teammate Dirk Nowitzki were members of the German national team that finished third (ahead of the USA) at the 2002 FIBA World Championships in Indianapolis.

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Germany - Castle Dale - Utah - United States - Germany - Dirk Nowitzki - 2002 - FIBA - World Championships - Indianapolis

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While he was highly regarded as an NBA prospect after playing well for BYU, in the NBA Bradley has a reputation for being inconsistent as well as not aggressive when it comes to defense. His height gives him an advantage but can be a weakness because it limits his mobility. He is also known for getting into foul trouble due to his awkward body type.

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Bradley is a deeply religious person. When he was 19, he took a two-year sabbatical and went to Australia to work as a missionary. Bradley often donates to charities and is a big fan of country music. As of 2005, his wife Anette and he have six children.

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Religious - Sabbatical - Australia - Missionary - Country music - As of 2005

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Bradley announced his retirement from professional basketball in June 2005 so that he can open a chicken farm in Utah.

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