Last Updated on April 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is detailed information about Avery Bradley:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Avery Antonio Bradley Jr.
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on November 26, 1990
  • Hometown: Tacoma, Washington, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 meters)
  • Weight: 180 pounds (82 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 meters)
  • Shoe Size: Size 12.5 (US)
  • Number: Wore 0, 11, and 20 during his career
  • Position: Shooting Guard / Point Guard
  • High School:
    • Bellarmine Preparatory School (Tacoma, Washington)
    • Findlay Prep (Henderson, Nevada)
  • College: University of Texas at Austin (2009–2010)
  • NBA Draft:
    • 2010 NBA Draft: 1st round, 19th overall pick by the Boston Celtics
  • Teams Played For:
    • NBA:
      • Boston Celtics (2010–2017)
      • Detroit Pistons (2017–2018)
      • Los Angeles Clippers (2018–2019)
      • Memphis Grizzlies (2019)
      • Los Angeles Lakers (2019–2020, 2021–2022)
      • Miami Heat (2020–2021)
      • Golden State Warriors (2021, preseason)
      • Houston Rockets (2021)
  • Championship Rings:
    • 1× NBA Champion: 2020 (Los Angeles Lakers)
  • Kids:
    • Avery Bradley has two children, a son (Avery Bradley III) and another child whose name is not widely publicized.
  • Siblings:
    • Avery Bradley has five siblings (three brothers and two sisters).

Player Archetype / Play Style

Avery Bradley’s player archetype was that of a 3-and-D guard, a backcourt role player whose best value came from point-of-attack defense, off-ball shooting, and disciplined two-way play rather than primary creation. Defensively, he built his reputation as an on-ball stopper, with Steve Kerr calling him one of the league’s best on-ball defenders, and his long wingspan and explosiveness helped him play bigger than his 6-foot-3, 180-pound frame. Offensively, Bradley was more of a secondary scorer than a lead organizer, functioning best as a catch-and-shoot threat who could also mix in pull-ups and straight-line drives without being a true drive-and-kick initiator. His overall style was compact, intense, and workmanlike, built around hounding guards, spacing the floor, and giving lineups a reliable perimeter defender who could punish open looks without needing the offense to revolve around him. (NBA)

Fun Facts

  • Known for his elite perimeter defense, Bradley has been named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team (2016) and Second Team (2013).
  • He is also a reliable scorer, known for his mid-range jump shots and three-point shooting.
  • Played a key role for the Boston Celtics during his tenure, often guarding the opposing team’s best backcourt player.
  • Contributed to the Los Angeles Lakers’ championship-winning season in 2020, though he opted out of the NBA bubble due to family considerations.

Sources:
NBA.com — Avery Bradley | Guard | Los Angeles Lakers
San Francisco Chronicle — Warriors’ Avery Bradley: ‘I want to be the best on-ball defender in the league’
ESPN — Rating NBA tiers: Warriors to worst and every team between
NBADraft.net — Avery Bradley