one annyoying thing about Bradley,runs back on defense before ball even hits rim

[rondohondo]

I know Doc preaches get back on defense and don't worry about offensive board, just get back on transition defense at any cost.

This has really been bugging me with AB. He is such a great cutter that many times he gets into the paint with no one else around him. The thing I have noticed is if he cuts into the paint or on the baseline he is in great rebounding position with his leaping ability and strength , but as soon as a shot goes up from the c's Bradley immediately starts running back on D before even seeing if the shot is made.

Don't get me wrong I love what Bradley is doing , but he could easily grab a few offensive rebounds a game with the position he gets from cutting. He physically should be an equal rebounder to Rondo at least with his jumping ability and strength .

Not the biggest concern in the world, but has anyone else noticed this?

[slamtheking]

I know Doc preaches get back on defense and don't worry about offensive board, just get back on transition defense at any cost.

This has really been bugging me with AB. He is such a great cutter that many times he gets into the paint with no one else around him. The thing I have noticed is if he cuts into the paint or on the baseline he is in great rebounding position with his leaping ability and strength , but as soon as a shot goes up from the c's Bradley immediately starts running back on D before even seeing if the shot is made.

Don't get me wrong I love what Bradley is doing , but he could easily grab a few offensive rebounds a game with the position he gets from cutting. He physically should be an equal rebounder to Rondo at least with his jumping ability and strength .

Not the biggest concern in the world, but has anyone else noticed this?

I haven't noticed but it wouldn't surprise me.  Doc preaches getting back on D so pretty much everyone runs back on D, not just Bradley

[bbd24]

I've noticed it a bit and have always thought, why doesn't he stay in and help board ?  Because I know Avery is athletic enough to be a decent rebounder at guard.

I believe though that its been made a point by Doc to get back on D.  That is more important than him staying in and messing around with the trees inside.  He's often guarding the best guard out there, and with Rondo driving and kicking, I can see Doc assigning Bradley as the one to get back in case somebody leaks out.

[j804]

It's not just Avery usually our whole team the shot goes up we just start treading back without even going toward the rim or paint, better as of late but it is frustrating.

[Eddie20]

I know Doc preaches get back on defense and don't worry about offensive board, just get back on transition defense at any cost.

This has really been bugging me with AB. He is such a great cutter that many times he gets into the paint with no one else around him. The thing I have noticed is if he cuts into the paint or on the baseline he is in great rebounding position with his leaping ability and strength , but as soon as a shot goes up from the c's Bradley immediately starts running back on D before even seeing if the shot is made.

Don't get me wrong I love what Bradley is doing , but he could easily grab a few offensive rebounds a game with the position he gets from cutting. He physically should be an equal rebounder to Rondo at least with his jumping ability and strength .

Not the biggest concern in the world, but has anyone else noticed this?

Where is Rondo when this occurs? Because if Rondo is penetrating, or along the baseline, then it is Bradley's primary responsibility to get back on defense, in order to defend against transition offense, and not go in for offensive rebounds.

[Celtics4ever]

It is clearly by design.

[Fafnir]

I know Doc preaches get back on defense and don't worry about offensive board, just get back on transition defense at any cost.

This has really been bugging me with AB. He is such a great cutter that many times he gets into the paint with no one else around him. The thing I have noticed is if he cuts into the paint or on the baseline he is in great rebounding position with his leaping ability and strength , but as soon as a shot goes up from the c's Bradley immediately starts running back on D before even seeing if the shot is made.

Don't get me wrong I love what Bradley is doing , but he could easily grab a few offensive rebounds a game with the position he gets from cutting. He physically should be an equal rebounder to Rondo at least with his jumping ability and strength .

Not the biggest concern in the world, but has anyone else noticed this?

Where is Rondo when this occurs? Because if Rondo is penetrating, or along the baseline, then it is Bradley's primary responsibility to get back on defense, in order to defend against transition offense, and not go in for offensive rebounds.

Given how Rondo is allowed (or just does it) to freelance for rebounds when he wants I wouldn't be surprised if Bradley was just told to run back no matter what by Doc to keep it simple for him.

[Jon]

What everyone else said.  And this is also probably why he got PT to begin with: he's doing exactly what Doc told him to do. 

[xmuscularghandix]

It is clearly by design.

Exactly

[ManUp]

I've noticed it and was annoyed at first, but considering his size and position I can look past it. Although Bradley could he a decent offensive rebounder getting back to prevent fast breaks is the back courts main priority. And as others have said its clearly been something Doc has been coaching this team to do for a while now.

[GrandTheftRondo]

This is not a Bradley thing. This is a Celtics thing and it has been annoying me FOREVER. The whole team does this.

I see everyone else has already said this lol

[greenpride32]

I think a lot of teams are trying to run on the C's and Bradley would be one of the few guys we have that can slow down a team trying to fast break.  Him getting on the ball carrier immediately allows our slower guys more time to get back.  I really don't see a small guard getting too many boards any ways, so poor risk reward having him trying to battle amongst the trees for boards.

[Eja117]

I saw a lot of players trying to cherry pick on the Celts, so I think that could have something to do with it

[CeltsAcumen]

Its probably part of Doc's transition defense scheme.

Usually PGs are not asked to hit the offensive glass, they are asked to check players who leak out early for fast break lanes.

Avery probably would not do much against the bigs, he is more valuable stopping outlet passes and fast break attempts.

[Kiorrik]

I'd rather have our best defender back on D all the time than sending our smallest player in for the odd offensive rebound.