Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s the detailed profile of Bill Bradley:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: William Warren Bradley
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born July 28, 1943
  • Hometown: Crystal City, Missouri, USA
  • Height: 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
  • Weight: 205 lbs (93 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 6 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
  • Number: #24
  • Position: Small Forward / Shooting Guard
  • High School: Crystal City High School (Crystal City, Missouri)
  • College: Princeton University (1961–1965)
  • NBA Draft: Selected in the 1st round (territorial pick) of the 1965 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks
  • Teams Played For:
    • New York Knicks (1967–1977)
  • Championship Rings: 2 NBA Championships with the New York Knicks (1970, 1973)
  • Career Highlights:
    • 2× NBA Champion (1970, 1973)
    • NBA All-Star (1973)
    • Member of the NBA 50th and 75th Anniversary Teams
    • His jersey #24 is retired by the New York Knicks.
    • NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player (1965)
    • Rhodes Scholar who studied at the University of Oxford after college.
    • Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1983.
  • Kids: Bill Bradley has one daughter, Theresa Anne.
  • Siblings: Not publicly known

Player Archetype / Play Style

Bill Bradley’s player archetype was that of an intelligent two-way combo forward, a connective piece who could score within structure, move the ball, and strengthen a disciplined team defense. Defensively, he functioned as a reliable positional defender who used anticipation, effort, and awareness more than raw explosiveness, fitting neatly into the Knicks’ team-oriented schemes. Offensively, Bradley operated as a versatile secondary scorer and facilitator, contributing from the wing and forward spots with sharp cutting, unselfish passing, and polished shooting touch rather than isolation-heavy creation. Physically, he stood 6-foot-5 and 205 pounds, giving him solid size for a guard-forward hybrid in his era, and his game leaned more on endurance, coordination, and timing than sheer power. His overall play style was cerebral, efficient, and unflashy, built around movement, spacing, fundamentals, and winning decisions, which made him such a natural fit on championship-level New York teams. (Basketball Reference)

Fun Facts

  • After retiring from basketball, Bill Bradley entered politics and served as a U.S. Senator from New Jersey (1979–1997).
  • He was a candidate for the Democratic nomination for President in 2000.
  • Known for his intelligence and versatility, Bradley’s career extended far beyond sports into public service and writing.

Sources:

Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame — Bill Bradley
NBA.com — Bill Bradley Player Stats & Bio | New York Knicks
Basketball-Reference — Bill Bradley Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more