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<p>Brandon Bass was born on April 30, 1985, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States. His full name is <a href="/biography/brandon-bass">Brandon Samuel Bass</a>. He is the eldest of three siblings, with a younger brother named Chris and a younger sister named Dashia. His parents are Charles Josef and Aretha Bass; tragically, his mother passed away when he was just ten years old. This biography highlights the life and career of professional <a href="/biography/brandon-bass">basketball player</a> Brandon Bass.</p>

<h2>Early Education and High School Basketball Success</h2>

<p>Bass attended Capitol High School in Baton Rouge, where he first began to receive national attention for his basketball talents. In his senior year, Rivals.com ranked him the third-best player in the Southeast, the eleventh-best in the nation, and the seventh-best power forward across the country. During his high school career, he earned numerous honors, including selection to the EA Sports Roundball Classic, the Parade All-American Team, and the McDonald’s All-American Game.</p>

<h2>College Career with the LSU Tigers</h2>

<p>After graduating in 2003, Bass received multiple offers to play college basketball. He ultimately committed to Louisiana State University (LSU), joining the LSU Tigers—correctly known as the Louisiana State Fighting Tigers. Other universities that made offers included the University of Southern California and Mississippi State University. During his freshman year at LSU, Bass played in 29 games; in his sophomore year, he appeared in 30 games.</p>

<p>His talent quickly earned him recognition. In 2004, he was named SEC Freshman of the Year and was selected for the SEC All-Freshman Team. He repeated All-SEC honors in 2005. Notably, in a game against Louisiana-Lafayette, he scored a career-high 30 points. That same year, he logged his career-high in rebounds against Mississippi State and achieved a personal best in blocked shots.</p>

<h2>NBA Career and Team Transitions</h2>

<p>Brandon Bass declared for the NBA Draft after his sophomore season and was selected in the second round of the 2005 draft by the New Orleans Hornets. He officially signed with the team in August 2005. During his first season, he was assigned to the Hornets' NBA Development League affiliate, the Tulsa 66ers, where he played sparingly. Over two seasons with the Hornets, he appeared in 50 games.</p>

<p>In 2007, Bass signed a two-year contract with the Dallas Mavericks. He played in 100 games during his tenure with the Mavericks and contributed as a reliable role player. His next move was to the Orlando Magic, where he appeared in 126 games over two seasons and assisted the team in reaching the playoffs.</p>

<p>Following his stint with Orlando, Bass was traded to the Boston Celtics. He made his Celtics debut in a regular-season game against the New York Knicks. In the postseason, he played a key role in the team's victory over the Philadelphia 76ers before they were eventually eliminated by the Miami Heat. In 2015, Bass joined the Los Angeles Lakers, making his debut against the Minnesota Timberwolves in October of that year. However, in 2016, an eye injury sidelined him temporarily. As of that season, he remained active on the Lakers’ roster.</p>

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<h2>Personal Life and Family</h2>

<p>In 2013, Brandon Bass married Melissa Prejean. Together, they have two children: a son, <a href="/biography/brandon-bass">Brandon Bass Jr.</a>, and a daughter, Bella Bass. Family life remains a central part of his identity off the court.</p>

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