Avery Bradley Working His Way Back
by Greg Payne on Jul 22, 2010 5:23 PM EDT
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PrintAvery Bradley underwent surgery on his left ankle shortly after the Celtics selected him with the 19th overall pick in the most recent NBA Draft. Now he finds himself on the mend, and he's working out at the Celtics' practice facility in Waltham on a daily basis.
Bradley: 'Getting better every single day' - ESPN Boston
"I'm just trying to recover," said Bradley, the Texas guard selected at No. 19 in this year's draft. "I'm doing rehab, lifting weights, trying to get back as fast as possible. It's been real good. I'm able to walk now. I'm getting better every single day."
Bradley doesn't think he's necessarily behind because he missed Boston's five-game slate in Orlando, but admits he missed "getting a feel for the NBA game." He's watching extra film to learn the team's offensive and defensive sets, and has been picking the brains of veterans Kendrick Perkins and Ray Allen, who he's seen a lot of while working out in Waltham.
"They haven't really told me [about my role]," Bradley said. "I'm just here and I'm ready to help the Celtics any way I can."
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Thak you for posting this story
Sick of seeing Chris Paul’s face on the blog as the # 1 story…..I needed to see a green jersey ….!!!!!
Is it Soup Yet?
Ditto, Great One
Excited to see what a projected Rondo/Tony-like defender brings to the table.
The reality is that the team is going to have to managed in a similar manner to last season if it’s going to get as far as it did last season. So I’m thinking Bradley will get some opportunities.
by Finkelskyhook on Jul 22, 2010 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Doc will probably do a lot of experimenting in the regular season
just like last year.
Doc
does not give a lot of playing time to young guards like Bradley. Even Rondo’s minutes were somewhat limited in his rookie season.
Bradley could really be something special
He was the top high-schooler coming out (above John Wall). I wouldn’t be surprised if 4-5 years down the road he’s an all-star.
I know it is my green tinted glasses giving me that vision!! :)
it may be green-tinted glasses
but I don’t see anything in his story that would change that assessment out of high-school.
He wasn’t in a system at Texas that was at all optimal for his development or for showcasing his skills, but it wasn’t a bad program either, so its not like he’s gone backwards. He still has a ton of upside. And Doc gets first crack at molding it.
He could also do a lot worse than to latch onto Ray Allen as a mentor in how to play professional basketball.
Its still way too early to predict how things will turn out. Rookies have a hard time cracking minutes in the NBA, period, let alone on a championship contending team. And Doc is even more wary than most of trusting rookies. But he will get SOME minutes and he’ll need to make the most of them and prove that Doc can trust him.
The good news for Bradley is that his strength is defense and it is on defense that Doc will be looking for mistakes that will cost a player minutes or the smart plays that will keep him on the floor.
here's something to keep those glasses tinted green
Video comparison of Avery Bradley and John Wall made before they chose their colleges. They were both highly touted high school seniors.
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I'd feel better if Harangody were holding up #44.
I also take it that the Celts are not going to retire Waltah’s number.
he's making a good impression
Good to see he’s working hard right off the bat, sounds like a smart kid with the right attitude. Unfortunately, shelden williams also had those attributes.
by JunkyardDawg on Jul 22, 2010 7:03 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Nice to hear, but...
I’ve been burned too many times by naively believing in a draft pick’s “upside” before seeing play at the NBA level.
Poster boy: Gerald Green
Then there’s JR Giddens, Kedrick Brown, etc.
Add...
Acie Earl, Jerome Moiso, Eric Montross, Michael Smith, Michael Young, Darren Tillis.
"I've got a theory that if you give 100% all of the time, somehow things will work out in the end."
--- Larry Bird
by Army_of_One_Nation(Celtic's Nation) on Jul 22, 2010 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions
yup
and somehow the good ones get away - Chauncey Billups, Ben Wallace and more recently Bill Walker
Darren Tillis had upside?
I missed that one.
His college stats (average):
Per game PTS REBS
78-79 9.5 6.9
79-80 11.0 8.3
80-81 16.0 11.4
81-82 17.3 12.8
So, you tell me, did he have upside?
"I've got a theory that if you give 100% all of the time, somehow things will work out in the end."
--- Larry Bird
by Army_of_One_Nation(Celtic's Nation) on Jul 24, 2010 2:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Agree with Surferdad
You could throw Gabe Pruitt’s name in there as well.
Hopefully...
we’ll see both play meaningful minutes this season.
"I've got a theory that if you give 100% all of the time, somehow things will work out in the end."
--- Larry Bird
by Army_of_One_Nation(Celtic's Nation) on Jul 22, 2010 8:07 PM EDT reply actions
"They haven't really told me [about my role]," Bradley said.
The Rock says “Know your role, and shut your mouth, jabroni!”
I think that just about spells it out.
How about adding...
Delonte West, Tony Allen, Big Baby, Leon Powe and Ryan Gomes to those names. These are guys who were drafted AFTER Avery Bradley and have all started or been rotation guys to one degree or another. I honestly see Bradley to be a cross between Delonte (combo guard, decent mid-range jumper) and Allen (tough defender with hops).
Bradely
He can’t shoot or create. His best hope for minutes is playing exceptional defense.
Bradley : "They haven`t told me about my role"
Here`s a hint…You`re a rookie, Doc will pretend you don`t exist!
To Be Fair
He finished by saying:
“I’m just here and I’m ready to help the Celtics any way I can.”
That photo has me wondering.
Either Bradley is taller than I realized, or Harangody is shorter than advertised. (Knowing the Celtics, it’s more likely to be the later.)
BTW, Delonte West...
… averaged 12 min. a game and started seven games as a rookie with 43 percent FG shooting, and in his second year averaged 12 ppg. I think Bradley has that kind of potential
Avery and Luke can both shooot
Unlike many included on the list above “Acie Earl, Jerome Moiso, Eric Montross, Michael Smith, Michael Young, Darren Tillis”. these two can light it up from wherever they want.
The Summer League announcers were in agreement that Luke may be a real find. He was hitting from everywhere.
Avery may never pan out as point guard material, but he is an excellent shooter…most likely better than Wall from beyond 10 feet. Not saying Wall won’t be a better player as he is more athletic and will be able to get to the hoop much easier.
avery
Bradley will have a much better group to learn from than Wall. Three future HOF players and an allstar guard. Wall will have to learn from a disfuctional group of losers.
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