17 Facts About Mickell Gladness

Mickell Jawaun Gladness was born on July 26,1986 and is an American former professional basketball player.

In 2011, Mickell Gladness debuted in the National Basketball Association with the Miami Heat.

Mickell Gladness was born in Jasper, Alabama and grew up in Sylacauga where he attended Sylacauga High School from 2000 to 2004.

In November 2009, Mickell Gladness was acquired by the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the NBA Development League where he went on to help the team win the 2010 D-League championship.

Mickell Gladness subsequently joined Miami Heat for the 2010 NBA Summer League and on September 27,2010, he signed with the Heat.

In November 2011, Mickell Gladness was reacquired by the Dakota Wizards.

On March 22,2012, Mickell Gladness signed a 10-day contract with the Golden State Warriors.

On September 7,2012, Mickell Gladness re-signed with the Miami Heat.

On February 9,2015, Mickell Gladness signed with the Canterbury Rams for the 2015 New Zealand NBL season.

In September 2015, Mickell Gladness signed with Maccabi Ashdod of the Israeli Basketball Premier League.

Mickell Gladness left the team in March 2016 after appearing in 21 games.

On May 6,2016, Mickell Gladness joined NBL All-Australian side in China to provide some additional height and defensive play in the three-game series against the Chinese national team.

On September 19,2017, Mickell Gladness signed with Spanish club Bilbao Basket.

On September 10,2018, Mickell Gladness returned to Israel for a second stint, signing a one-month contract with Ironi Nes Ziona as an injury cover for Gerald Lee.

On October 5,2018, Mickell Gladness signed a one-month contract extension with Nes Ziona after impressing during their first games in the FIBA Europe Cup Qualifying rounds.

On November 14,2018, Mickell Gladness parted ways with Nes Ziona to join the Italian team Pistoia Basket.

On February 27,2019, Mickell Gladness joined Portuguese team Benfica for the rest of the season.