Former Dallas Mavericks center Shawn Bradley was left paralyzed after a car struck him from behind while he was riding his bicycle in January, 팀이 말했다.
Bradley released the details Wednesday for the first time since the accident on January 20 one block from his home in St. George Utah, the Mavericks 성명에서 말했다.
The 7-foot, 6-inch former basketball player had neck fusion surgery following the accident and has spent the past eight weeks hospitalized and going through rehabilitation, 릴리스에 따라.
“His very strong sense of faith is being tested as he participates in grueling physical therapy and learns how to cope with the challenges of paraplegia,” 팀이 말했다.
“Doctors have advised him that his road to recovery will be both long and arduous, perhaps an even more difficult physical challenge than playing professional basketball.”
아직도, he is in good spirits, 진술에 따르면, and plans to use the accident “as a platform to bring greater public awareness to the importance of bicycle safety,” 성명은 말했다.
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said he was “슬프다” to hear of the accident.
“Shawn has always been incredibly determined and shown a fighting spirit,” Cuban said. “We wish him nothing but the best in his recovery. He will always be a part of our Mavs family.”
In his more than eight seasons with the team, Bradley “demonstrated all of the qualities you want in a person representing your organization,” Mavericks general manager Donnie Nelson said. “He has always exhibited unwavering grit and determination and we are thinking of him at this difficult time. He is a Maverick for life.”
