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Shawn Bradley is credited as a politician and basketball player. Shawn Bradley was born on March 22, 1972 in Landstuhl, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. That works out to 54 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Brigham Young University. The listed height is 229 cm.
My Take
Shawn Bradley fascinates me as a study in singular advantages. At 7 ft 6 in, he was one of the tallest men ever to play in the NBA, and that frame defined both his promise as a number-two draft pick and the unfair expectations heaped on him. I admire that he leaned into his identity as a shot-blocking specialist rather than pretending to be something else, even snagging a cameo in Space Jam. His pivot into German-American politics intrigues me most: it suggests a man who, having stood literally above the crowd, still wants to serve it. I find that quiet second act genuinely worth respecting.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Shawn Bradley
- Name (Japanese)
- ショーン・ブラッドリー
- Reading
- しょーん・ぶらっどりー
- Born
- March 22, 1972 (age 54)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Rat
- Origin
- Landstuhl, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
- Height
- 229 cm
- Occupation
- politician / basketball player
2. Background
- University
- Brigham Young University
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Space Jam | — |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Shawn Bradley born?
Born March 22, 1972 (age 54).
Where is Shawn Bradley from?
Shawn Bradley is from Landstuhl, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
What does Shawn Bradley do?
Shawn Bradley works as politician, basketball player.
How tall is Shawn Bradley?
Shawn Bradley is 229 cm.
What is Shawn Bradley known for?
Notable works include Space Jam.
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