Interesting Avery Bradley Comment

[CelticD]

I got this from the Boston Herald. This is what Avery Bradley had to say when he was asked about whether or not the Celtics would have enough time to get comfortable with the rotation:

"Oh, we will. We'll be fine. When playoff time comes, we'll all be learning. We've got new people, but Doc is a great coach. He'll prepare us. We'll be prepared. Everybody will lock in for the playoffs. We'll take that serious."

jus a couple of things there i found interesting. to begin wit, idk if playoff time is the time where u wanna be learning, its a time where u kind of want everything to be solid, and all u have to do is polish up ur sets and rotations. also, there a lot of ppl on this roster this season who have little to no playoffs experience. crawfish, t will, shav didnt play that much, wilcox etc.

then there was the other part where bradley says that they'll take the playoffs seriously. i might be reading into this too much, but u should have that serious mentality every time u hit the court period. but thats jus my opinion.

wat do u guys think? are the celtics ready, and even if they do take things seriously, and are as healthy as they're going to be, can they take out a higher seed?

http://bostonherald.com/sports/celtics_nba/boston_celtics/2013/04/big_talk_comes_from_the_celtics_small_guys

[pearljammer10]

Avery Bradley should always be learning no matter what time of the season it is... Especially learning how to shoot and play offense.

[Bahku]

I see nothing curious or interesting (in the way intimated by the OP) ... they're always learning, playoffs or no, and that's what he's saying, that they'll be locked in by then and ready, but still learning, as any good team should be. I find it very positive, very accurate, and assuring, not the least bit disconcerting or odd. Well stated, AB.

[celticsleyte]

I think Bradley's attitude is fine.  Sounds like he does not want to make excuses for not playing well should that occur.  I also think he is missing his old shooting coach (ray-ray).

[playdream]

you are learning as long as you are living

[Bahku]

you are learning as long as you are living

Here's your first Tommy Point for that great statement.

When you stop learning, is when you stop living.

[Lightskinsmurf]

Nice read, honestly my excitement for the playoffs is at an all time low right now. The KG news pretty much did it for me. I guess ill wait until he comes back and then his foot swells up again before I 100 percent give up. I think its inevitable tho.

[CelticG1]

Couldn't be more excited for the playoffs. Sick of resting guys and coasting. By far the most boring insignificant part of the season right now.

People were paying attention to the miami streak now the only thing semi interesting that people are paying attention to is whether the lakers make the playoffs.

I dont blame the players who play a ridicukous amount of games or the fans who watch said games for getting a little disinterested right now

[CelticD]

Couldn't be more excited for the playoffs. Sick of resting guys and coasting. By far the most boring insignificant part of the season right now.

People were paying attention to the miami streak now the only thing semi interesting that people are paying attention to is whether the lakers make the playoffs.

I dont blame the players who play a ridicukous amount of games or the fans who watch said games for getting a little disinterested right now

tru tru.

but im not as excited about the playoffs. last season was a gift imo. a lot of ppl said if it wasnt for injuries the celtics coulda taken out miam. but the truth of the matter is, if it wasnt for injury, the celtics coulda been stopped in the second round against the bulls.

this is the first season in 5 or  6 years where the celtics have a bigger chance of gettin knocked out the first round than advancing to the second round. especially considering the fact that the celtics have one of the worst road records out of the 16 playoff teams, and are one of the lowest seeds in the playoff picture.

imma be optimistic as always, but imma expect the worst.

[aporel#18]

Avery is a great guy, and he's going to be a great player also, but for his age he sounds more like a grown man. Love the "learn" approach. We had an almost new roster this season, and because of injuries we have 4 players who weren't here in January. This whole season looks like preseason, and if that's frustrating for us fans, I can't imagine how fun it's been for coaches.

I hope this last stretch of the schedule is useful for resting the vets, learning the rotations and getting the young players some confidence. This year's team looks weaker than last year's on paper, but if they could be healthy (the current players), they have a good chance to make it to the ECF.

[clover]

you are learning as long as you are living

Bradley may also have been told that the playoffs are worthwhile, no matter what happens there, because the experience is valuable for the new and younger guys.

[Snakehead]

you are learning as long as you are living

Bradley may also have been told that the playoffs are worthwhile, no matter what happens there, because the experience is valuable for the new and younger guys.

Yeah this is true.  I'm hopefully he and Jeff get some good experience no matter what happens.

I wish Sully was as well.

[playdream]

you are learning as long as you are living

Here's your first Tommy Point for that great statement.

When you stop learning, is when you stop living.

thank you, i had a similar experience to be told to stop learning in order to  "focus on the game", but it's just a wrong thought 

[ianboyextreme]

Avery Bradley should always be learning no matter what time of the season it is... Especially learning how to shoot and play offense.

Its called a slump.

[ScoobyDoo]

I agree that Bradley is in a slump right now offensively. There are a number of factors I see him working through right now:

1. Being the full time starting point guard - that's a different pressure than playing it in spot minutes and there is a learning curve to it.

2. He's probably also learning / understanding the importance of balancing his efforts defensively while still maintaining enough energy on the offensive side of the ball.

3. He's also trying to figure out how to attack the rim/lane as a point guard which is much different than doing it as a two - and he has struggled with that.

3. He also looks a little banged up right now

So I agree, a slump. But Bradley is a good shooter from mid range and the corner threes, plus points on cuts, breaks and slashes to the rim - fully capable of averaging 8-12 a night, maybe 12-15.

But he's a tweener. I think he's not  a true point and he's a little too small to play the two permanently.

I think he's an ideal swing guard who can be a disruptive force off the bench for a long, long time, and a very valuable one at that.

This year has been a good learning experience for him.

Love Bradley.

Meanwhile, I think if we had Sully, Rondo and Barbosa and with the growth this team has was making as a team and individually with Sully and Green, we had a very good shot at coming out of the east - IMHO.

Now...tough, but not impossible. Really depends on how healthy KG is and if Green proves to be an animal in the playoffs.

If Green peaks, KG and Pierce do their thing and our role players play inspired ball, physical ball, we still have a decent chance. But everything has to go right.

But again, if Green, Pierce and KG are on fire - there's a chance they can beat anyone.