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Former German national basketball player Shawn Bradley was seriously injured in a bicycle accident in the USA a few weeks ago.

As the Dallas Mavericks, for whom Bradley played from 1997 to 2005, announced in a press release on Wednesday evening, the now 48-year-old Bradley suffered a traumatic spinal cord injury and has been paraplegic ever since.

"Sad news in the evening: We think of you, Shawn, we wish you the best possible recovery and you and your family strength for everything that is ahead," tweeted the German Basketball Association.

Bradley, who was born in the Palatinate Landstuhl as the son of a German mother and a US soldier, completed nine international matches in 2001 and took part in the European Championships in Turkey.

The German team finished fourth.

Even among basketball players, Shawn Bradley stood out at 2.29 meters tall.

Now the ex-international is struggling with the consequences of a serious accident

Source: AP / LM OTERO

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According to the Mavericks, in which the 2.29 meter tall Bradley also played with superstar Dirk Nowitzki, the tragic accident had already occurred on January 20 in his home town of St. George in the US state of Utah.

Bradley was hit from behind by a car on his bike.

Mavericks promise support

After an operation, he spent the past eight weeks in the hospital and began rehabilitation there.

The doctors had told him that it would be a long and arduous journey, the message said.

Bradley is hopeful.

He plans to increase public awareness of the safety of cyclists in road traffic after the accident.

Bradley does not want to make any further public statements.

The news of the serious injury also hit Mark Cuban.

"We are sad to hear about Shawn's accident," said the Mavericks owner.

“Shawn has always had an enormous fighting spirit.

We only wish him the best.

He will always be part of the Mavs family. "

Bradley moved to the North American professional league NBA in 1993.

He first played for the Philadelphia 76ers before joining Jersey Nets in 1995 and Dallas two years later.