Brandan Wright

Who is Brandan Wright?

Brandan Keith Wright is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association. Growing up in Tennessee, Wright fast became a standout at his high school Brentwood Academy, earning an unprecedented three "Mr. Basketball" titles, a feat no player at any level had ever done in Tennessee. After leading his high school team to four consecutive state championships, Wright was eventually recruited by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's basketball team. In his lone season as a Tar Heel, Wright was named the Atlantic Coast Conference Rookie of the Year, and earned All-ACC Second Team honors. In the 2007 NBA Draft, Wright was chosen eighth overall by the Charlotte Bobcats, and in a draft night trade was dealt to the Golden State Warriors for guard Jason Richardson. On February 23, 2011 Wright was traded to the New Jersey Nets. He signed with Dallas later that year.