Avery Bradley will be the next Russell Westbrook

[Celtics4ever]

Bradley has a chance to become better than Rondo.

Not as a  PG he is already a better shooter though.

[LarBrd33]

bradley's ceiling is Jason Terry.

[thestackshow]

bradley's ceiling is Jason Terry.

Hes already better then Terry though.

[alajet]

Well, so far, he has been next KJ, Dumars, Westbrook (can't really see how he becomes the "next" one. Westbrook is just two years older than him), Terry.
Anyone else you can think of?
Ah, sorry. Poor man's Monta was discussed. I also brought up my own with shorter Bruce Bowen.
Anymore, anymore..

[hpantazo]

bradley's ceiling is Jason Terry.

except he's nothing like Jason Terry

[LarBrd33]

bradley's ceiling is Jason Terry.

except he's nothing like Jason Terry

Not yet... but with time and experience he might be able to reach that level.

[LarBrd33]

Well, so far, he has been next KJ, Dumars, Westbrook (can't really see how he becomes the "next" one. Westbrook is just two years older than him), Terry.
Anyone else you can think of?
Ah, sorry. Poor man's Monta was discussed. I also brought up my own with shorter Bruce Bowen.
Anymore, anymore..

Yes... in another thread I compared him to Bird... Bird Averitt, that is.  Another mini shooting guard.  Then followed it up by saying

"I doubt Bradley ends up having a career quite as good as Ron Boone, but if we're lucky he could have a John Roche type of career.  I say his ceiling is somewhere in between the two."

I also jokingly compared him to Tony Delk, but that wasn't serious.  So here's some names to add.

Bird Averitt
Homeless man's Ron Boone
John Roche
Tony Delk

Btw... If you can't tell... I think this player comparison thing is silly.  Bradley has had a nice hot streak.  Let's hope it continues and he makes a name for himself.  The decks are stacked against him being a 6'2 shooting guard... maybe he can shock the world. 

[hpantazo]

bradley's ceiling is Jason Terry.

except he's nothing like Jason Terry

Not yet... but with time and experience he might be able to reach that level.

same level or not, his game is not and will never be like Terry's. His strengths and weaknesses are totally different.

[LarBrd33]

bradley's ceiling is Jason Terry.

except he's nothing like Jason Terry

Not yet... but with time and experience he might be able to reach that level.

same level or not, his game is not and will never be like Terry's. His strengths and weaknesses are totally different.

WHy?  They are both undersized.  They both move well through screens.  They are both blazing fast.  Super athletic.  They both can knock down shots.  They are both mediocre defenders.   Wait... I know I'm supposed to say Bradley is an incredible defender, because he picks up people at half court and keeps the pressure up.  Marcus Banks did that as a rookie.  Rondo did that as a rookie.  It seems to fade with time.  Inevitably he's going to be a 6'2 shooting guard trying to defend bigger players... so he's going to have the same issues that Jason Terry has guarding bigger players.  They can back em down and shoot over em.  Joe Johnson made a fool of Bradley the few times Bradley was stuck switching on him last night.  Hopefully Bradley doesn't lose that aspect of his game, though... it's hard to maintain that kind of defensive intensity as your role on offense grows, unfortunately.

[hpantazo]

bradley's ceiling is Jason Terry.

except he's nothing like Jason Terry

Not yet... but with time and experience he might be able to reach that level.

same level or not, his game is not and will never be like Terry's. His strengths and weaknesses are totally different.

WHy?  They are both undersized.  They both move well through screens.  They are both blazing fast.  Super athletic.  They both can knock down shots.  They are both mediocre defenders.   Wait... I know I'm supposed to say Bradley is an incredible defender, because he picks up people at half court and keeps the pressure up.  Marcus Banks did that as a rookie.  Rondo did that as a rookie.  It seems to fade with time.  Inevitably he's going to be a 6'2 shooting guard trying to defend bigger players... so he's going to have the same issues that Jason Terry has guarding bigger players.  They can back em down and shoot over em.  Joe Johnson made a fool of Bradley the few times Bradley was stuck switching on him last night.  Hopefully Bradley doesn't lose that aspect of his game, though... it's hard to maintain that kind of defensive intensity as your role on offense grows, unfortunately.

well, my view of Bradley is very different. He's an excellent defensive player and an average offensive player. His energy and defense are his calling card, any offense he brings is a bonus. Terry on the other hand is a top notch scorer, and a poor defender. Two totally different players. The only thing they have in common is being undersized 2's.

[thestackshow]

bradley's ceiling is Jason Terry.

except he's nothing like Jason Terry

Not yet... but with time and experience he might be able to reach that level.

same level or not, his game is not and will never be like Terry's. His strengths and weaknesses are totally different.

WHy?  They are both undersized.  They both move well through screens.  They are both blazing fast.  Super athletic.  They both can knock down shots.  They are both mediocre defenders.   Wait... I know I'm supposed to say Bradley is an incredible defender, because he picks up people at half court and keeps the pressure up.  Marcus Banks did that as a rookie.  Rondo did that as a rookie.  It seems to fade with time.  Inevitably he's going to be a 6'2 shooting guard trying to defend bigger players... so he's going to have the same issues that Jason Terry has guarding bigger players.  They can back em down and shoot over em.  Joe Johnson made a fool of Bradley the few times Bradley was stuck switching on him last night.  Hopefully Bradley doesn't lose that aspect of his game, though... it's hard to maintain that kind of defensive intensity as your role on offense grows, unfortunately.

well, my view of Bradley is very different. He's an excellent defensive player and an average offensive player. His energy and defense are his calling card, any offense he brings is a bonus. Terry on the other hand is a top notch scorer, and a poor defender. Two totally different players. The only thing they have in common is being undersized 2's.

Did you watch Bradley vs the Hawks? Hes an above average offensive player, Doc even told him to stop scoring and get other guys involved.

[LarBrd33]

bradley's ceiling is Jason Terry.

except he's nothing like Jason Terry

Not yet... but with time and experience he might be able to reach that level.

same level or not, his game is not and will never be like Terry's. His strengths and weaknesses are totally different.

WHy?  They are both undersized.  They both move well through screens.  They are both blazing fast.  Super athletic.  They both can knock down shots.  They are both mediocre defenders.   Wait... I know I'm supposed to say Bradley is an incredible defender, because he picks up people at half court and keeps the pressure up.  Marcus Banks did that as a rookie.  Rondo did that as a rookie.  It seems to fade with time.  Inevitably he's going to be a 6'2 shooting guard trying to defend bigger players... so he's going to have the same issues that Jason Terry has guarding bigger players.  They can back em down and shoot over em.  Joe Johnson made a fool of Bradley the few times Bradley was stuck switching on him last night.  Hopefully Bradley doesn't lose that aspect of his game, though... it's hard to maintain that kind of defensive intensity as your role on offense grows, unfortunately.

well, my view of Bradley is very different. He's an excellent defensive player and an average offensive player. His energy and defense are his calling card, any offense he brings is a bonus. Terry on the other hand is a top notch scorer, and a poor defender. Two totally different players. The only thing they have in common is being undersized 2's.

The defense thing is debatable. A lot of that comes down to the system and what the coach puts a priority on.  When Terry came into the league he was averaging about 2 steals per game, but he was asked to lead Atlanta's offense.  Average about 20 points, 6 assists, 4 rebounds to go with those 2 steals.   Later when he moved to Dallas, his defense seemed to improve, but he's still got he issue of being a 6'2 shooting guard... so he will never be able to guard the Kobe Bryants of the world.  Nor will Bradley.  I also want to point out that Terry had a season in Dallas where he shot 48%, 44% from three (averaging 2 threes per night)... he's a career 85% free throw shooter... Career averages of 16 points, 5 assists, 3 rebounds and 1.5 steals.   Don't scoff at the comparison.  We'd be very lucky if Bradley turns out anywhere near as good as Jason Terry.

[cman88]

Bradley didnt really seem to have a problem defending D.wade who is taller than him...

bradley is an EXCELLENT perimiter defender, and right now I would say above average offensive player.

1. he has a smooth jumpshot(something he had in college, so its not a fluke)
2. has a first step on almost any player if he wants to drive.
3. starting to develop his 3point game.

now, its something to note that he is only 21Y/o to think he wont improve is silly, especially considering how far he has come from looking like a total bust to a competent starter.

[JSD]

Tommy thinks he's the next Bob Cousy

[hpantazo]

Tommy thinks he's the next Bob Cousy

if he's the next Cousy then what is Rondo?