Here's the scouting report on Avery Bradley, courtesy NBAdraft.net:
An athletic guard with excellent explosiveness, Bradley has a long
wingspan which helps make up for his lack of height for a shooting
guard (6'3 in sneakers) … Bradley's biggest asset offensively is his
ability to shoot from the outside … He can hit from a catch and shoot
position, and looks beyond comfortable pulling up off the dribble …
His high release and strong elevation, along with his quick first step
allow him to create just enough separation to get off a shot … He has
basic ball moves when it comes to creating separation, but mainly uses
his quickness/athleticism to get the room he needs …What should make
Bradley a late lottery to mid-first round pick is his ability to be a
lock down defender … He uses his long arms and persistent nature,
constantly causing havoc for whoever is handling the ball… His off
the ball defense is no different, and if you watch him follow his man
around the court, you'll notice the focus and concentration he has on
trying to prevent his man from getting the ball … His defensive
intensity shows he takes pride on this side of the ball, and makes it
seem like he wants to be the best perimeter defender in the league,
which he might have been his freshman year at Texas…
wingspan which helps make up for his lack of height for a shooting
guard (6'3 in sneakers) … Bradley's biggest asset offensively is his
ability to shoot from the outside … He can hit from a catch and shoot
position, and looks beyond comfortable pulling up off the dribble …
His high release and strong elevation, along with his quick first step
allow him to create just enough separation to get off a shot … He has
basic ball moves when it comes to creating separation, but mainly uses
his quickness/athleticism to get the room he needs …What should make
Bradley a late lottery to mid-first round pick is his ability to be a
lock down defender … He uses his long arms and persistent nature,
constantly causing havoc for whoever is handling the ball… His off
the ball defense is no different, and if you watch him follow his man
around the court, you'll notice the focus and concentration he has on
trying to prevent his man from getting the ball … His defensive
intensity shows he takes pride on this side of the ball, and makes it
seem like he wants to be the best perimeter defender in the league,
which he might have been his freshman year at Texas…
Doc on draft pick: "He is the guy we wanted. He is
an NBA defender right now."
John and I were both thinking the Celtics needed to go big, but clearly they liked Bradley's defense and athleticism.
After the jump, video of Doc's reaction
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