One of the biggest bright spots of the offseason for me has been Doc's recognition of this.  Bradley's shown an ability to shoot (38% from 3 in college, 37% in the D-league), and his defensive value is easily recognized, but he's completely incapable of playing point guard.  Can't dribble against pressure, a bad passer, non-existent dribble drive game and very little court awareness.  But he has tremendous defensive potential, good speed, and the makings of a good jump shot.  Simplifying the game by letting him play strictly as a shooting guard (none of this combo guard business: he shouldn't be making decisions other than shooting or swinging the ball) and defending the more difficult match-up of the opposing guards, should give him a much better chance to "make hay" as Doc says.

Quote from: snively on December 15, 2011, 06:18:21 PM

One of the biggest bright spots of the offseason for me has been Doc's recognition of this.  Bradley's shown an ability to shoot (38% from 3 in college, 37% in the D-league), and his defensive value is easily recognized, but he's completely incapable of playing point guard.  Can't dribble against pressure, a bad passer, non-existent dribble drive game and very little court awareness.  But he has tremendous defensive potential, good speed, and the makings of a good jump shot.  Simplifying the game by letting him play strictly as a shooting guard (none of this combo guard business: he shouldn't be making decisions other than shooting or swinging the ball) and defending the more difficult match-up of the opposing guards, should give him a much better chance to "make hay" as Doc says.

I agree 100%. Limit his mistakes by putting him at the 2 where his only options are to shoot or to swing the ball, not creating for others. Play small ball, get him out on the break and let him play above the rim a bit. Could be a good move by Doc.

I like what Doc said about making him a player. Screw the position and the label. We just need a contributor off the bench.

Defensively Bradley is NBA ready and very very good...He seemed to get a steal or two every game he was in last year, (Albeit he was always put in around garbage time, but still). I think with some development he can learn to be a Tony Allen like player.

Quote from: Smokeeye123 on December 15, 2011, 07:21:06 PM

Defensively Bradley is NBA ready and very very good...He seemed to get a steal or two every game he was in last year, (Albeit he was always put in around garbage time, but still). I think with some development he can learn to be a Tony Allen like player.

A 6'3'' Tony Allen with a credible jumpshot and more of a combo guard than a 2/3.  that would definitely be nice.

I agree it would be, especially for the youth starved C's...Not sure if Bradley can slam dunk like Allen but otherwise I think he has the ceiling to be like Tony.

Looking forward to seeing how A.Bradley fares defensively at the two.

I am doubtful that he can guard bigger players ... it'll likely be the deciding factor on whether he makes it there or not.

Yup see what he does the plan is to have him at least slow down or decently defend the Wade's or Hamilton's well be seeing out east.

Well yeah, who else is going to do it when Marquis is hurt?

Doc is going to let the inexperienced Bradley play...i believe it when i see it.