All-Premature Reactions Thread

GreenBloodedC · Post #61 » by **GreenBloodedC** » Fri Nov 4, 2016 5:25 pm

Here's what I wrote in our board right after his good game against Charlotte.

Let me just say that what makes seeing Bradley play good even better is because we have witnessed him develop in front of our eyes.

He's the only one left who played with the big 3, and our draft pick nonetheless.

Take a bow, AB. Take a bow.

Vee-Rex · Post #62 » by **Vee-Rex** » Fri Nov 4, 2016 5:36 pm

Well if he played against the rest of the league like he always do against the Cavs he'd already be an all-star

ATLTimekeeper · Post #63 » by **ATLTimekeeper** » Fri Nov 4, 2016 5:44 pm

Sort of reminds me of when guys like Afflalo and Dahntay Jones broke out with big scoring years. I've always liked Bradley, but it's tough to average more than 16ppg with less than 2 free throws/game. That's usually reserved for elite gunners.

whocurrz · Post #64 » by **whocurrz** » Fri Nov 4, 2016 5:45 pm

Depends on definition of a star. But I think he's been underrated for a while now. Many lists don't have him as a top 5-7 SG. He's definitely playing like one of the best SGs in the league this year

lambchop · Post #65 » by **lambchop** » Fri Nov 4, 2016 5:51 pm

31 against cha and 26 against but apart from he just had mediocre to pretty good performances. I wouldnt consider him a star but he's a good player.

And yea i love how worked on his game. I remember when he played in israel and struggled cause of his inability to shoot. REALLY worked on his craft. Mad props for that

jackwindham · Post #66 » by **jackwindham** » Fri Nov 4, 2016 5:53 pm

Bradley should not care too much about being labeled a star. If your team wins enough, then everyone the roster gets rated a bit higher.

Hipster Doofus · Post #67 » by **Hipster Doofus** » Fri Nov 4, 2016 5:58 pm

Ugh, what an ugly term that "3 and D" is. Categorizes players into little boxes that make you unaware of their other contributions to the team.

Whoever came up with it deserves a D on their forehead.

r0drig0lac · Post #68 » by **r0drig0lac** » Fri Nov 4, 2016 6:00 pm

what?

khufure · Post #69 » by **khufure** » Fri Nov 4, 2016 6:01 pm

If he keeps shooting 60+ TS% with his defense, sure... But a few games is not a season.

chrisab123 · Post #70 » by **chrisab123** » Fri Nov 4, 2016 6:07 pm

He's going to get a max deal in 2 years. Question is if he's worth it.

Where he was picked in the draft he's really been a best case scenario player.

GreatWhiteStiff · Post #71 » by **GreatWhiteStiff** » Fri Nov 4, 2016 6:22 pm

Avery Bradley had a 13 PER last year...statisticly it kind of seems like he hasn't changed too much but is hitting the three at an unsustainable rate early on. So...um he's not a star at all maybe? Could be wrong.

Zenith · Post #72 » by **Zenith** » Fri Nov 4, 2016 6:25 pm

Never, he's not one.

Rapcity_11 · Post #73 » by **Rapcity_11** » Fri Nov 4, 2016 6:27 pm

chrisab123 wrote:He's going to get a max deal in 2 years. Question is if he's worth it.

Where he was picked in the draft he's really been a best case scenario player.

There's no chance he gets a max deal. That's like $27M+ annually.

Edug27 · Post #74 » by **Edug27** » Fri Nov 4, 2016 6:38 pm

Fantaxp7 wrote:Once he

A. Continues to stay consistent throughout the quarters (as he himself admitted he needs to improve on)

B. Continues to put up relative numbers of a longer period of time.

C. Continues to stay relatively injury free.

Really happy with what I've seen so far though.

Yep. It's all about consistency with him. He needs to avoid hitting those "mid season walls" and that "after the first qrtr walls" like he did last year. Thats the next step.

RaptorsLife · Post #75 » by **RaptorsLife** » Fri Nov 4, 2016 6:38 pm

better than bradley beal thats for sure. sure he will get a max contract

jackwindham · Post #76 » by **jackwindham** » Fri Nov 4, 2016 6:39 pm

I think Bradley can score himself a $100 million contract.

MotownMadness · Post #77 » by **MotownMadness** » Fri Nov 4, 2016 6:44 pm

Small sample size but he's been ridiculously efficient as our #1 option. He's 24 now and in his 6th season, He's always been versatile and efficient but his shot just looks smooth especially from 3. His numbers will probably dip a bit once Reggie gets back but so far he's looking like a MIP candidate.

Through 5 games-

20.8ppg, 58 fg%, 53 3pt% (3.4 attempts)
23 PER
68 TS%

phanman · Post #78 » by **phanman** » Fri Nov 4, 2016 6:49 pm

I know that Orlando misses that scoring

Imagine him in the lineup vs Gordon @ the 3. Vogel training him to become the next PG would've been more believable

Tigersrule · Post #79 » by **Tigersrule** » Fri Nov 4, 2016 6:49 pm

Hes not getting MIP over Giannis lol. Hell to the naw. But hes definitely been balling out this year

Post #80 » by **tsherkin** » Fri Nov 4, 2016 6:50 pm

MotownMadness wrote:Small sample size but he's been ridiculously efficient as our #1 option. He's 24 now and in his 6th season, He's always been versatile and efficient but his shot just looks smooth especially from 3. His numbers will probably dip a bit once Reggie gets back but so far he's looking like a MIP candidate.

Through 5 games-

20.8ppg, 58 fg%, 53 3pt% (3.4 attempts)
23 PER
68 TS%

Chances of him maintaining that scoring efficiency (particularly that 3P%) approach zero. Chances of him shooting 60% from below the arc on the season are also pretty limited. He's shooting 61.1% from 3-9 feet, which isn't going to continue forever and will likely decline quite soon. Seems remarkably unlikely that this is anything like his full-season profile.