Avery Bradley High School Highlights

[CelticConcourse]

Pull-up jumpers off the dribble
Putback dunks
Meeting the opponent at the rim

First one happens pretty often.
Last two are fun to watch ^_^

[bfrombleacher]

He played overseas too, just before his breakout if I remember correctly.

That completely slipped my mind until just now.

[apc]

He played overseas too, just before his breakout if I remember correctly.

That completely slipped my mind until just now.

yes, in Jerusalem.

[ScoobyDoo]

I think Bradley very well could eventually resemble in the NBA what he was in high school - it just takes time and work.

I mean look where he started in the NBA and where he is now.

1. His first year he could barely dribble the ball over half court, played hard on D but really couldn't score.

2. Until last year about mid season he was pretty much considered trash. The he had a little break out after Ray was injured.

3. This year -
A) His handle has gotten dramatically better. As his handle continues to improve he will be able to get anywhere he wants to go on the court with his speed. And he will be much more comfortable trying to be aggressive with his crossover moves.

B) his long range and mid range shooting is far better than people give him credit for.

C) I've seen a couple put backs from recently as well - also some jams on drives.

D) His D has always been good.

Just time... I agree that I don't think he'll ever be a "go to' scorer. But I do think it's very possible he could be a 15 point scorer with 5-6 boards, 6-7 assists and all defensive level D at the point. He'll throw in a 25 to 30 point game here and there.

I also think he is 100% a point guard and not a two. He can beat up on points. "He" gets beaten up by two's, regardless of his heart, which is large, two isn't the right spot for him.

The Celtics are going to have to make some decisions when Rondo comes back.

Bradley D at the point, combined with his ability to hit mid range jumpers with consistency really help to spread the floor from the point position.

The question I'd be asking myself if I were the GM is what would my team look like if I could trade Rondo for a, young, all star level off guard to pair with Bradley. How effective would Bradley's D with strong offensive at the two be? it's a question...

I really like Rondo / Bradley and lee as a trio of guards - but I don' think Lee or Bradley are the long term answer at the two spot for us.

We need a lights out shooter at the two, maybe that's why they're looking at this Italian kid - to come off the bench for Lee for shooting - that would also work, then you keep Rondo and Bradley - also a great path. But we need one more piece in the back court.     

[LEHGOCELTICS]

Every single NBA player looks amazing in high school highlights.

[cman88]

I could see bradley averaging 15-17ppg in a couple of years..he has REALLY nice shooting form. if he can improve his handle(its already better than last year) and finishing at the rim he will be deadly offensively

I dont see why people think he can replace Rondo...I think he makes a great COMPLIMENT to rondo. they seem to have great chemistry together.

[CelticConcourse]

I could see bradley averaging 15-17ppg in a couple of years..he has REALLY nice shooting form. if he can improve his handle(its already better than last year) and finishing at the rim he will be deadly offensively

I dont see why people think he can replace Rondo...I think he makes a great COMPLIMENT to rondo. they seem to have great chemistry together.

His pull-up jump shot! (which got blocked today a few times..., maybe we can hope he gets a quicker release)

[Spicoli]

I have been one of Avery's biggest critics, but to his credit i'm starting to see flashes in his game that i didn't see before. He is now looking to take people off the dribble. He still hesitates, but if i'm not mistaken, i saw him in an isolation against Westbrook. If he can get the isolation game down to go along with his pull up jumpers and spot up shooting, consider me impressed. His defense is grade A legit.