Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Tony Bradley (basketball)
How Tony Bradley (basketball) built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Tony Bradley Jr. is an American professional basketball player currently with the Indiana Pacers in the NBA. A 6'11 center, Bradley played college basketball at the University of North Carolina, where he was a key reserve on their 2017 NCAA championship-winning team. He was drafted 28th overall by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2017 NBA draft but was subsequently traded to the Utah Jazz.
July 5, 2017: Signed with the Utah Jazz
On July 5, 2017, Tony Bradley signed with the Utah Jazz.
2017: NCAA Championship & NBA Draft
In 2017, Tony Bradley was a primary substitute for the UNC Tar Heels' NCAA championship team. He was then selected by the Los Angeles Lakers with the 28th overall pick in the 2017 NBA draft, later traded to the Utah Jazz.
2017: NBA Draft Announcement
In 2017, following the Tar Heels' championship win, Tony Bradley announced his eligibility for the 2017 NBA draft without signing an agent, preserving the option to return to UNC. He later committed to the NBA Draft, becoming UNC's third "one-and-done" player and the second to have won a national championship.
November 22, 2020: Trade to the Detroit Pistons
On November 22, 2020, Tony Bradley and the draft rights to Saben Lee were traded to the Detroit Pistons in exchange for cash considerations.
March 25, 2021: Trade to the Oklahoma City Thunder
On March 25, 2021, Tony Bradley was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder in a three-way trade involving the New York Knicks.
August 19, 2021: Signed with the Chicago Bulls
On August 19, 2021, Tony Bradley signed with the Chicago Bulls.
February 21, 2023: Waived by the Bulls
On February 21, 2023, Tony Bradley was waived by the Chicago Bulls.
October 20, 2023: Signed and Waived by Mavericks
On October 20, 2023, Tony Bradley signed with the Dallas Mavericks, but was waived the same day.
October 7, 2024: Signed with the Atlanta Hawks
On October 7, 2024, Tony Bradley signed with the Atlanta Hawks, but was waived the next day.
2024: NBA Season with Pacers
In 2024, Tony Bradley signed with the Indiana Pacers for the rest of the 2024–25 NBA season.
March 2, 2025: Signed with the Indiana Pacers
On March 2, 2025, Tony Bradley signed a 10-day contract with the Indiana Pacers.
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