Avery Bradley: Is his upside Monta Ellis who can Bigtime D?

[Lucky17]

In terms of defensive ability, I think the Dumars comparison is apt. Not quite as physical a defender nor as good a distributor as Joe was, though.

Bradley's speed and quickness reminds me a little of Joe's backcourt mate, Isiah. Nowhere near the handle, though.

I also see a lot of the "good Tony Allen" in Bradley. The same defensive intensity and attacker's mentality on offense.

[Fafnir]

I also see a lot of the "good Tony Allen" in Bradley. The same defensive intensity and attacker's mentality on offense.

So far as a heavy minutes player Avery has hit his pull up jumpers and corner threes at a higher rate than Allen, though.

Makes him harder to defend overall, less bullheaded or turnover prone on crazy drives to the rim.

[Quetzalcoatl]

I think of Bradley as more of a faster, shorter Greg Ostertag.  He's probably never going to hit the rebounding numbers of GO, but I think he will make up for that with assists and 3 point shooting.  

Why do we have to force comparisons all the time?

[OsirusCeltics]

Please don't compare Bradley to that blackhole

The comparison was more to AB's offensive productivity potential and physical attributes and similarities (although the combine #s say AB is a better athlete) than to Ellis' game as a whole.

If you told me right now that AB could O like Ellis can and be a premier defender to boot, I take that, black hole or no black hole.

True you got a point. I agree with that. I would love for Avery to have Ellis' offensive skill.
Just don't like shooting guards who only play the point because of their small size. Aka Westbrook, Rose, Ellis

[Lucky17]

I also see a lot of the "good Tony Allen" in Bradley. The same defensive intensity and attacker's mentality on offense.

So far as a heavy minutes player Avery has hit his pull up jumpers and corner threes at a higher rate than Allen, though.

Makes him harder to defend overall, less bullheaded or turnover prone on crazy drives to the rim.

Agreed, he's got the makings of a better shooter than Tony. I also think Bradley has a better sense of awareness/BBIQ.

There were a couple instances last night where Bradley forced things a little, or was going so fast he lost his handle. Those moments made me think of Tony.

[thestackshow]

Bradley's floor is Michael Jordan.

[colincb]

Don't like the comparison at all.  Ellis's defense sucks and he's a high usage scorer.

AB defensively reminds me of Lindsey Hunter, undersized 2 who was a tremendous defender of PGs.

Offensively, he's a work in progress.  Hawkins was a long distance shooter, that's not in Bradley's game until recently, and he may just be on a streak or the opposition hasn't adjusted to him.

[Celtics18]

I think of Bradley as more of a faster, shorter Greg Ostertag.  He's probably never going to hit the rebounding numbers of GO, but I think he will make up for that with assists and 3 point shooting.  

Why do we have to force comparisons all the time?

Brilliant!  I love that comparison.

[Who]

How about his opposite number in this series as a comparison, Mr Kirk Hinrich?

In his younger years when Hinrich was with the Bulls, an All-League defensive guard who was a 16ppg and 6apg offensive threat. Could play both guard positions.

[thestackshow]

How about his opposite number in this series as a comparison, Mr Kirk Hinrich?

In his younger years when Hinrich was with the Bulls, an All-League defensive guard who was a 16ppg and 6apg offensive threat. Could play both guard positions.

Well, considering hes already AT that level and hes still raw and young as heck, I would hardly cosider Hinrich bradleys "upside"

[dysgenic]

Defensively I like the Lindsay Hunter comparisons, only AB will be better.
Offensively he reminds me somewhat of Reggie Lewis.  I could see him getting to that level off the dribble.

[jdz101]

Bradley's floor is Michael Jordan.

Now you're just being silly.

[indeedproceed]

Bradley's floor is Michael Jordan.

Now you're just being silly.

Silly like a fox

[Lucky17]

How about his opposite number in this series as a comparison, Mr Kirk Hinrich?

In his younger years when Hinrich was with the Bulls, an All-League defensive guard who was a 16ppg and 6apg offensive threat. Could play both guard positions.

If Bradley could develop the PG skills and defensive acumen that Hinrich possessed in his hey-day, I'd be very pleased.

[Kane3387]

like a cocker spaniel on adderoll

I think he's more like an over-caffeinated mongoose, but tomayto, tomahto.

I can get behind that, but he's no rikki tikki tavvi.

Haha Love that movie. There are a couple cobras in Miami we need him to take down.