Avery Bradley took Six Years to develop

[The One]

Love Avery...just keeps grinding...he's captain material.

[BitterJim]

A hard-working player gets some great coaching and still improves at age 25.

Is that really a surprise?

Given how many times you see people saying "Avery is a finished product" when including him in trades every offseason, yes, I think it is a surprise to people that he keeps improving

[Moranis]

A hard-working player gets some great coaching and still improves at age 25.

Is that really a surprise?

Given how many times you see people saying "Avery is a finished product" when including him in trades every offseason, yes, I think it is a surprise to people that he keeps improving

Too small a sample size this year, but Bradley was essentially the same basic player for the prior 3 years on a per minute production basis.  I mean he isn't going to shoot 52% from three this year.  When that goes back down to his more normal range, his numbers will once again be pretty similar to the prior 3 years.  So yeah, he has made some small improvements, especially defensively, but his overall statistical performance hasn't changed much since his 4th year. 

[trickybilly]

I said a while ago that he is better (or more valuable) than Curry. I was being trolly, but here's the thing: if his stroke keeps going like it is and his peerless defensive skills hold (see end of game perimeter v Butler), it's definitely not the silliest thing I've said; tough competition - granted

[hwangjini_1]

The man will be 26 years old for about 90% of the 2016-2017 NBA season. Let's just call him 26.

When he is 26, right? If you really prefer 26, you can still say 'almost 26' or 'just under 26', you know?

practically 26
virtually 26
25 and 9/10ths
soon to be 26
26 next month
26 if you squint

 

[manl_lui]

I agree that Avery is improving every year, from day 1 we were all poking holes at his game and every year he is taking the time and effort to improve every aspect to his game

His defense was something fans always raved about but very early on his career, he had major flaws which included some shooting, passing, point guard abilities, shoot off dribble, ball handling and others

as time went on I am seeing him greatly improving in his ability to score. His 3 pointer has developed and became dangerous. One thing I noticed is definitely his rebounding this year. Also kinda sad in a way that he is our leading rebounder on the team lol

[Monkhouse]

I said a while ago that he is better (or more valuable) than Curry. I was being trolly, but here's the thing: if his stroke keeps going like it is and his peerless defensive skills hold (see end of game perimeter v Butler), it's definitely not the silliest thing I've said; tough competition - granted

 

I know you were trolling, but I wish Bradley could become more valuable than Curry. I would love Curry on the Celtics lol.

[Monkhouse]

Now, on a serious note, Bradley has been improving every year. Not statistically, but Bradley shouldn't really be judged mainly by stats. Bradley is a team first, hard working type of player that has undefinable traits and infectious attitude that rubs on a team.