Bradley Alexander Branson (born September 24, 1958) is an American retired professional

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player who played in the

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(NBA) and other leagues. He was a 6'10" and forward. Branson played college basketball for the

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Professional career

After being selected by the

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in the

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, Branson played in two NBA seasons for the Cleveland Cavaliers ( 1981–82) and the Indiana Pacers ( 1982–83).

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