7 Questions: Shawn & Carrie Bradley talk about his NBA career & what he’s learned as a quadriplegic
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Shawn Bradley is one of the tallest players to ever play in the NBA. Standing at 7 feet 6 inches, Shawn played center for the Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets and Dallas Mavericks. Before his professional career, he was a basketball player at BYU.
Last year, Shawn was hit by a car while riding his bike in St. George, Utah. The crash resulted in a traumatic spinal cord injury in his neck that left him paralyzed.
I recently sat down with Shawn and his wonderful wife Carrie. They met at a basketball game a few years ago and then reunited at a local grocery store, where they met up every night for several months before getting married in 2017. They have nine children together.
Here are the questions I asked Shawn:
What was the best and worst part about playing basketball for your job?
Do you have a favorite memory playing in the NBA?
How did you guys meet and was it love at first site?
What’s been the biggest lesson you each have learned since Shawn was hit by a car?
Have you guys ever been to Idaho and tried our famous potatoes?
Was there ever a time when you had to stand up for your beliefs while playing basketball?
If you were able to walk again for one day, what would you do during that day?
BONUS QUESTIONS
What size shoe do you wear?
What do you each want to remembered for?
Can you share a piece of advice that might help me?
Watch my entire interview with Shawn and Carrie in the video player above.
Oh my... Shawn and Carrie, your interview really touched my heart for many reasons. You two are such an inspiration. Thank you.❤
I sold a Lexus to Shawn about 10 years ago… He was very kind and fun! I remember how much he loved his wife and family. Warmest wishes to you, Shawn!
What a nice exper
I wish Shawn and his family the very best. I try to remember every day not to take anything for granted.
Emmy, All of your Interviews are great, but this one is extra-special. This sweet couple is a wonderful example of making the very best of life even under the most difficult circumstances. May we all be as kind, caring, and happy as they are. Thank you for introducing them to us!
If Shawn Bradley ever came out with a book like a life biography, I would for sure read it. Would be a fascinating read. Especially now.
I'm so blessed to be happy to have found your TH-cam and be welcome along this journey with you and your family
It's amazing how difficult this is for Sean but the way he handles it is inspiring. And Carrie is simply amazing, she is his rock and partner no matter what and you can tell she is still 100% in love with him.
Much love and blessings to Shawn and his family. Amen.🙏🏽
Thanks for this great interview. It'd be so tricky to face a new reality like Shawn has had to do, but they're both doing it with so much grace. Many blessings to them and their family!
I loved this one! What a great couple who are trusting God and living their best life through the difficult circumstances.
Shawn is a great wise hero guide🥰 And so is Carrie his sweet kind wife💖
Thank You Emmy for your incredibly awesome interviews❣️
7'6 shawn bradley!
Lovely Ammy. It is great to see such people being interviewed. I hope these experiences make the young generation understand life and people. Good wishes to Mr. Shawn and his family. There are so many take away for the younger generation. Especially i loved the way he said choosinh something you dream and care for as your profession is amazing...
Our family has a wonderful memory of Mr Bradley. Many years ago, before he married Carrie, our family visited Palmyra, New York. Our family was leaving the sacred grove and Mr. Bradley was entering the grove. Our children with great excitement pointed out that there is Shawn Bradley. I, of course, said no that's not Shawn Bradley. But I couldn't see his head because he was standing under an awning. Later in the evening when we went to the Hill Cumorah pageant Mr Bradley sat in the row right in front of us. With a humorous voice he said he would slouch in his seat for us to be able to see. A sweet man then and still is. Thanks to Carrie and Shawn for agreeing to be interviewed. Our family has a fond memory of that visit to Palmyra with Mr. Bradley.
Both of them are really good people. You can tell just by the way they talk
Well done what a great interview !!
Great interview with two great people! Shawn and Carrie had so much good living advice. I wonder if Shawn has written an autobiography? I'll look to see if I can find it. My uncle Elmer, and my cousin, caught polio when I was little and he ended up having to use a wheelchair after that. I takes a very big man (or woman) to take a challenge like that and rise way above it. Thanks for letting us meet this wonderful couple. And we didn't even have to hang out by the shopping carts, Emmy! Great job!
I would buy the book for sure if it came out.
What a nice guy!
You are such a great guy❤ great family you have. Regards from one 7 footer to another
I loved this! Thank you.
Shawn was one of the 5 players the aliens stole basketball abilities from in Space Jam, along with Patrick Ewing, Charles Barkley, Muggsy Bogues, Larry Johnson. He showed off his comedic ability in that movie as well
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My Favorite Interview.
I Did Not Know Who Shawn Is. What A Great Couple They Are. So Kind & Real. Blessing's & Prayer's To Them & Their Family!
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