Former NBA Center Shawn Bradley Recalls Tragic Accident That Left Him Paralyzed

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  • @TheBroknPezDispenser
    @TheBroknPezDispenser 2 роки тому +50

    This guy’s perseverance is inspiring me to push through a really rough time right now, thank you for your transparency Shawn; I needed this.

  • @D_A_Marv
    @D_A_Marv 2 роки тому +94

    Oh my heavens, this interview left me in shock. I had no clue about him being paralyzed. He sure has a positive outlook of life

    • @Ffollies
      @Ffollies 2 роки тому +5

      Yes, but I'm sure he's a lot of rough times too. I read a long Sport Illustrated article about him and his accident and it's been really tough on him and his family. But it is good to see him smiling.

    • @sizzer1967
      @sizzer1967 2 роки тому +1

      I literally just found out as well …

    • @johnjacobo
      @johnjacobo Рік тому +1

      He’s gained weight?

    • @timmybarns3917
      @timmybarns3917 Рік тому +1

      @@johnjacoboYeah, he has filled out a while ago. He is 350 pounds now, but he use to be skinny.

  • @kooldudeya3245
    @kooldudeya3245 2 роки тому +63

    I recently got shot in the back walking home,paralyzed me chest down, Bradley keep going it not over until lights out

    • @shomaxx
      @shomaxx 2 роки тому +13

      Sorry to hear that. Hope you are able to get through the pain.

    • @peetagreefin7762
      @peetagreefin7762 2 роки тому +2

      Your strength is inspiring

    • @kooldudeya3245
      @kooldudeya3245 2 роки тому +11

      Life is still happening I'm glad for family friends to push me, I built a gym at home and I work out all the time just to get at least my strength back can't wait to walk one day there will be a cure

    • @foolofatook1271
      @foolofatook1271 Рік тому

      What you get sellin dope on da wrong corner

    • @bubbles6883
      @bubbles6883 Рік тому

      This is crazy, I'm sorry that happened to you

  • @thatsarock
    @thatsarock 2 роки тому +13

    I'm so glad he has so many loving people to support him. His outlook is amazing. Stay strong Shawn.

  • @vijaynair2403
    @vijaynair2403 2 роки тому +20

    Met Shawn at an airport about 7-8 years ago in CA.
    He came off as a great guy!
    Glad he’s keeping up.

  • @matthewholley7892
    @matthewholley7892 2 роки тому +10

    This man is amazing. I am so happy to see him looking incredible and reaching out to all his adoring fans. I cannot imagine the challenges he has faced, and we are all so fortunate to get to have Shawn back on the scene!

  • @chocolatetownforever7537
    @chocolatetownforever7537 Рік тому +3

    God bless Shawn Bradley. More of a man and more courage than Ill ever have.

  • @seanaric4985
    @seanaric4985 Рік тому +6

    Truly a good dude on and off the court. Always has been ❤

  • @Ffollies
    @Ffollies 2 роки тому +13

    I remember him from back in his college days because BYU was in the same conference as my team (Univ. of Hawaii). IIRC he played his freshman year and then went on a mission to Australia and then just entered the NBA draft when he came back. I just remember he was so tall it was amazing seeing someone that tall play. He was skinny as a beanpole back then but he was such a presence inside. I hope you can make the best of your life Mr. Bradley and wish you well.

  • @samuelvazquez6762
    @samuelvazquez6762 2 роки тому +6

    His a straight up legend I can't believe this happens to him such a good person I hope he can walk one day love u Shawn straight up nba legend my man could dunk without jumping god bless him
    And the fam his so strong one love playa!

  • @estvescalders6597
    @estvescalders6597 Рік тому +4

    Pretty sure the only reason I ever "dunked" in my life on a real 10 foot rim was because Shawn Bradley came to a basketball summer camp when I was a kid and picked up a bunch of us allowing us to dunk. If it wasn't him then it was someone else who was taller than 7'0 but I'm pretty sure it was him. Thank you Mr. Bradley ! Praying for a miracle!

  • @ajanco23
    @ajanco23 2 роки тому +8

    Shawn and his family have taken this difficult circumstance and turned it into a new outlook on life. A girl I went to college with was paralyzed after a fall off a balcony while on vacation. Prior to the accident, I think even she would admit she could be a bit judgmental or haughty, but after, she had a completely new outlook on life. She could have viewed this accident as a huge inconvenience on her life, but she has truly been inspirational. She is so full of life now and while human nature will creep in and she may wonder what life would have been like for her if the accident never occurred, she doesn't dwell on those thoughts.
    Instead, she has embraced this new normal and found there is still so much beauty in life. She is an inspiration, Shawn is an inspiration, and as an RN at a rehabilitation hospital, there are so many people that inspire me each day with their determination and positive outlook. I always hope for continued improvements in medicine, but so many people who are either born with physical/mental disabilities, or experience trauma/disease that causes disabilities later in life, truly handle their diagnoses with the utmost grace. It's because of individuals like you that I am excited to go to work everyday, even with the pandemic and consistently being short-staffed. Interacting with patients that overcome so much, is truly inspirational and a gift that we get to witness first hand.

  • @djdemps1224
    @djdemps1224 2 роки тому +4

    This really makes me feel stronger because I had a injury that change my life as well

  • @Bob-fj7lr
    @Bob-fj7lr 2 роки тому +2

    I'm glad he's speaking well. I read the interview and it was heartbreaking.

  • @samson8964
    @samson8964 2 роки тому +4

    I followed Shawn's career when he played one year for BYU. I always rooted for him. He was alot more talented than people gave him credit for. I only hope the very best for this gentle giant. May the good lord take good care of Shawn!!

  • @brendonlee2344
    @brendonlee2344 Рік тому +1

    Meet Shawn when he came to Minto Australia to do his mission . Good person, saddened this has happened.

  • @carryeveryday910
    @carryeveryday910 2 роки тому +5

    He looks and sounds a lot better than I thought he would.

    • @DonSulis
      @DonSulis 2 роки тому

      So much better. It’s a relief.

  • @shanedawson-xt3wt
    @shanedawson-xt3wt Рік тому

    What a great man and a true inspiration. I loved watching him back in the day. I love how positive energy and how wife is truly amazing and so supportive. Maybe one day he will walk again!!!! God bless you and your family. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @JBthelandscaper
    @JBthelandscaper Рік тому +2

    Shawn’s a true class act.

  • @emello4you
    @emello4you 2 роки тому +2

    "We should never walk past somebody in a wheelchair and be afraid of them or think of them as a stranger. Could be us. In fact, it is us." The one and only, Christopher Reeve....

  • @LamaniteLiving
    @LamaniteLiving Рік тому +2

    I met Shawn once at Lake Powell… I used to be a member of the same cult as him and he went out of his way to seek us out and shake our hands because we were wearing the cult costumes ❤ what a sweet gentleman

  • @iam9tpercent
    @iam9tpercent Рік тому +2

    I met him at a hotel here in Hawaii in 2015 or 2016. He is such a gentle giant. He had to duck through a glass doorway because he was unsure if he'd hit his head

  • @MrRoadster100
    @MrRoadster100 Рік тому +3

    Never knew this accident happened to Shawn Bradley ---- same year as Mark Eaton's fatal bike accident! Amazing co-incidence.

    • @panukornrojanasomsith3304
      @panukornrojanasomsith3304 Рік тому

      Sadly, Mark didn't survive 😔!
      Lucky, Shawn is survive 😀! I pray for Shawn to live longer 🙏!

  • @Nick-ty3dg
    @Nick-ty3dg 2 роки тому +3

    Strong guy, I’m gonna check out his highlights next

  • @sportsmedia25
    @sportsmedia25 Рік тому +1

    riding a bike is such a potentially dangerous situation, which is unfortunate

  • @PawelzLublina
    @PawelzLublina 2 роки тому +1

    I'm shock :( this is verry sad for me . I remember when he play one of the best blockers in NBA history :( All the best for Shawn Bradley i hope he get well

  • @kdwitherspoon-allen3249
    @kdwitherspoon-allen3249 2 роки тому +2

    🙏Much respect to you Mr. Bradley. Amazing outlook you have man. Your an inspiration for sure. Thank you for your strength. 💪

  • @buddysemken7515
    @buddysemken7515 Рік тому

    The NBA needs to do a prayer and everyone for Shawn Bradley good player!

  • @geisalagordon9966
    @geisalagordon9966 2 роки тому +1

    The look on Carrie's face (smiling) while he was talking.

  • @VADORT
    @VADORT 2 роки тому +1

    So Shawn Bradley could be big ! unbelievable

  • @NevaSellmySoul
    @NevaSellmySoul Рік тому

    Seeing Shawn Bradley like this makes me wanna cry he was part of my childhood growth 😢

  • @streetcar6080
    @streetcar6080 Рік тому +1

    This is so sad. Take is easy while driving people. Driving and biking people should be able to co-exist

  • @sigulanun5127
    @sigulanun5127 2 роки тому +1

    get well soon big man

  • @matthewyoung9645
    @matthewyoung9645 Рік тому

    A lot of people don't know, that this is one of the greats to ever ball in the court

  • @TheChef470
    @TheChef470 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing couple. With love anything is possible.

  • @margaretlong5508
    @margaretlong5508 2 роки тому +4

    To God be the Glory 🙌🏾

  • @elconquistador5095
    @elconquistador5095 2 роки тому +3

    One of the good guys!

  • @geisalagordon9966
    @geisalagordon9966 2 роки тому

    Tamron, I felt that brief sadness while he was talking about how he needed to get a message to his wife. Ooo weee 🥺🥺🥺

  • @mikecamilli1047
    @mikecamilli1047 2 роки тому +1

    I’m a Sixers fan since their move from Syracuse. I remember the criticism he received from not just Philly fans but everyone associated with the NBA! Reality was considering his limited basketball background, he never should have been drafted that high with all the pressure that goes with it. He was called soft when actually people weren’t used to a “big man”

  • @xaviergarcia2675
    @xaviergarcia2675 2 роки тому +2

    I remember him as a monstar in spacejam

  • @crystalsherman8896
    @crystalsherman8896 2 роки тому +6

    God bless him

    • @narcissist3668
      @narcissist3668 2 роки тому +1

      Yeah, God blessed him alright. Blessed him with that bike accident and him being paralyzed. Some God you got there.

  • @panpierniq
    @panpierniq Рік тому +1

    He's the guy from the Space Jam
    ♥️

  • @injusticeanywherethreatens4810
    @injusticeanywherethreatens4810 2 роки тому +3

    Speeding Cars do it once again, huh!?
    My condolences to this man and his loved ones. One of the best shot blockers in NBA history.

    • @boksugoks9312
      @boksugoks9312 2 роки тому

      You must be talking about Mark Eaton, because Bradley is still very much alive after the accident that paralyzed him

  • @benjaminfrankliniii9857
    @benjaminfrankliniii9857 10 місяців тому

    So tragic! It makes me think twice about riding my motorcycle

  • @Schoenebecker
    @Schoenebecker 2 роки тому +3

    Ein wirklich toller Beitrag, danke dafür. Ich wünsche meinem NBA-Lieblingsspieler einfach nur alles erdenklich Gute für seine Zukunft. 🍀Herzliche Grüße aus Deutschland - Jacki | Motorclub Taktphase

  • @mdd3084
    @mdd3084 Рік тому +1

    NBA All Rookie team, and NBA shot block King....his career wasn't the greatest, but it was better than a lot of people gave him credit for.

  • @glowingupinfaith
    @glowingupinfaith 2 роки тому +5

    Great Interview! Also... Tamron looks stunning from head to toe!

  • @geisalagordon9966
    @geisalagordon9966 2 роки тому +4

    Well, he can move his hands, arms, fingers.. miracles, having process.

  • @catbreath8361
    @catbreath8361 2 роки тому +5

    They couldn't zoom in a bit to avoid showing his gut?

    • @squeakyrabbit
      @squeakyrabbit Рік тому

      Maybe he's not ashamed of his stomach @cat breath

  • @alexalvarez2078
    @alexalvarez2078 Рік тому

    One of the Monstars! Og!

  • @jeffrey3498
    @jeffrey3498 8 місяців тому

    Shawn is truly blessed with a fantastic wife 😎👍

  • @vankai06
    @vankai06 Рік тому

    wow..I had no idea

  • @mikecamilli1047
    @mikecamilli1047 2 роки тому +2

    With his mobility. The top center at that time was Shaq who had no mobility, just played bully ball using his weight. And obviously with this terrible accident, another unfair blow for this man. Yet his faith keeps him positive and hopeful. This is how Shawn Bradley should be remembered. A good man dealt many bad blows!

    • @trinidad510
      @trinidad510 2 роки тому +6

      Shaq was way more mobile than Bradley what are you talking about. O'Neal is literally one of the most freakish 7ft athletes in the history of the NBA

    • @stickitupem5453
      @stickitupem5453 Рік тому

      What 😅😅😅

    • @mikecamilli1047
      @mikecamilli1047 Рік тому

      Shaq a freakishly great athlete ? I don’t think so. For big men, Akeem, Embiid were/are freakishly great athletes. Shaq just used his weight to dominate the paint! What games were you watching?

    • @stickitupem5453
      @stickitupem5453 Рік тому

      @@mikecamilli1047 You whinging about how shaq won games? Fmd 😅😅😅

    • @mikecamilli1047
      @mikecamilli1047 Рік тому

      No Stick it Up, I’m just saying that your statement that Shaq was a freakish great athlete is totally wrong. He won games using his weight and strength on the paint, not his athletic ability!

  • @DubCmusicTV
    @DubCmusicTV 2 роки тому

    so sad. it should motivate many of us to not dawdle away our time. A professional athlete, no longer be able to do outdoor activities and sad that he put on some weight.

  • @_JudgeDredd
    @_JudgeDredd 2 роки тому +1

    I had no clue he was paralyzed

  • @chrismoyer7778
    @chrismoyer7778 Рік тому +1

    Great content but need less commentary and let the guests speak 😊

  • @2002films
    @2002films 2 роки тому +5

    Who's the idiot that hit Bradley ?

    • @SilhouetteJudas
      @SilhouetteJudas 2 роки тому +2

      What kind of person misses a 7 foot tall man riding a bike

  • @antonioquis3551
    @antonioquis3551 2 роки тому

    ✊🏾big champ

  • @downtownneonlights
    @downtownneonlights Рік тому +1

    Perhaps he can play in wheel chair basketball games now.

  • @graygunter698
    @graygunter698 2 роки тому +3

    Big man will be ok

  • @jeffjackson9483
    @jeffjackson9483 2 роки тому

    🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @unknownperson5034
    @unknownperson5034 Рік тому

    Boy gonna be posterrized now 😂

  • @prisonpiece1852
    @prisonpiece1852 2 роки тому +2

    Tamron, girl you need better interviewing skills

    • @AnonymousLurker
      @AnonymousLurker 2 роки тому

      My name is shaniqua

    • @prisonpiece1852
      @prisonpiece1852 2 роки тому

      @@AnonymousLurker Tell that to your uncle the next time you let him touch you "down there."

    • @AnonymousLurker
      @AnonymousLurker 2 роки тому

      @@prisonpiece1852 where did your father go though? He never came back right?

    • @prisonpiece1852
      @prisonpiece1852 2 роки тому

      @@AnonymousLurker My father ran off with your dad who is also your moms brother. They have an anniversary coming up next week, wanna go in on a gift??

    • @AnonymousLurker
      @AnonymousLurker 2 роки тому

      @@prisonpiece1852 your grandfather who made love to your uncle then later kissed your little sister in the mouth then jumped off the Brooklyn bridge right?

  • @jackie6021
    @jackie6021 2 роки тому

    sad

  • @916Smoke
    @916Smoke 2 роки тому +1

    I remember Shaq threw a big dunk on Shawn and Shaq’s body knocked Shawn over haha Shawn got pisses and threw the ball into the back of Shaq’s head hahaha 🤣

    • @ryublueblanka
      @ryublueblanka 2 роки тому +16

      That was Dudley

    • @_JudgeDredd
      @_JudgeDredd 2 роки тому

      🤦🏿‍♂️ not even close 🤦🏿‍♂️ 🤦🏿‍♂️ 🤦🏿‍♂️

    • @kaaaanke
      @kaaaanke Рік тому +2

      Not Brad, and Shaq pushed Dudley down after the dunk, and I don't think it hit shaq's head either

  • @deebishop7346
    @deebishop7346 2 роки тому +1

    if he had that weight in playing days...he just might have been respected as a first round draft pick. But...he wasnt so he is a bust for his legacy

    • @kaaaanke
      @kaaaanke Рік тому

      He was not a bust, averaged 2.5 blocks and was the 97 blocks leader

  • @dailynnsp.o.v
    @dailynnsp.o.v 2 роки тому

    It’s not a good look to have a fruit basket behind you and you have a double chin

    • @timbang_sanchoo
      @timbang_sanchoo 2 роки тому +4

      It's because he can't do any physical activities anymore

    • @bentonja668
      @bentonja668 3 дні тому

      Fruit doesn't make people fat