Avery Bradley is an American professional basketball player best known for his defensive prowess in the NBA. Over the course of his career, he has gained recognition as one of the league’s premier perimeter defenders, particularly during his tenure with the Boston Celtics.
Avery Antonio Bradley Jr. was born on November 26, 1990, in Tacoma, Washington, to Avery Bradley Sr. and Alicia Jones-Bradley. He was raised alongside an older brother and sister. His father served in the military for more than 20 years, while his mother worked for the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. Following his parents’ divorce in 2001, Bradley lived with his mother but maintained a close relationship with his father, who played a significant role in encouraging his basketball aspirations.
Bradley played high school basketball at Bellarmine Preparatory School in Tacoma before transferring to Findlay College Prep in Nevada, where he helped lead the team to a national championship. He went on to play one collegiate season at the University of Texas at Austin in 2009–2010. While there, he was regarded as one of the top freshmen in the country, especially known for his defensive capabilities. After one season, he declared for the 2010 NBA Draft.
Avery Bradley was selected as the 19th overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft by the Boston Celtics. He spent seven successful seasons with the Celtics, earning a place on the NBA All-Defensive First Team in 2016 and Second Team in 2013, largely due to his outstanding man-to-man defense.
In 2017, he was traded to the Detroit Pistons, but his stint there was short-lived. By January 2018, Bradley was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers. His career included additional stops with teams such as the Memphis Grizzlies and Miami Heat before signing with the Los Angeles Lakers in July 2019. The Lakers signed him to a two-year deal worth $9.7 million, which included a player option for the second year. Known for his tireless work ethic and versatility, Bradley brought veteran experience and a defensive edge to the Lakers’ backcourt.
Standing at 6 feet 2 inches, Bradley has been praised throughout his career as a formidable on-ball defender. By the time he joined the Lakers, he had already carved out a reputation as one of the league's top defenders in one-on-one situations.
Avery Bradley is married to Ashley Lauren Archbald Garcia. The couple met through a mutual friend on Facebook when Bradley was 19. They welcomed their first child, a son named Avery Bradley III—nicknamed AB3—on September 24, 2013, just two weeks after the passing of Bradley’s mother. The couple later married in 2015.
Bradley and his wife have maintained a private but supportive relationship, often appearing together at public events. Despite the spotlight that comes with being married to a professional athlete, Ashley remains grounded and supportive, standing by her husband throughout his career.
| Birth Date: | 26 Nov, 1990 |
| Age: | 29 yrs |
| Occupations: | Basketball player |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Tacoma |
| Education: | University of Texas at Austin |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American basketball player |
| Net Worth 2021: | 66 million |
