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Post by joshrblabber on Dec 21, 2016 20:19:04 GMT -5
I have been watching the Celtics for 60 years, I saw every jersey in the rafters when it was on the floor, and I am thinking that Avery Bradley could eventually join that elite group. His game this year is DJ-like. He is the best perimeter defender in the world, leads his team rebounding, and is a reliable shooter and ball-handler. His quiet focus and leadership by example is a tremendous asset. IMO he represents everything that is great about Boston basketball - he is totally team-focused, improves every year and does whatever the team needs (like rebound, amazing). So...
Is AB an all-star this year? How can he not be?
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Post by Roadrunner on Dec 21, 2016 23:25:35 GMT -5
I have been watching the Celtics for 60 years, I saw every jersey in the rafters when it was on the floor, and I am thinking that Avery Bradley could eventually join that elite group. His game this year is DJ-like. He is the best perimeter defender in the world, leads his team rebounding, and is a reliable shooter and ball-handler. His quiet focus and leadership by example is a tremendous asset. IMO he represents everything that is great about Boston basketball - he is totally team-focused, improves every year and does whatever the team needs (like rebound, amazing). So... Is AB an all-star this year? How can he not be? No. The East has some awesome guards. However, Bradley is the player I am waving to Danny to say "don't trade a developing player", because Bradley is an example of a player that could develop with time. |
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Post by FLCeltsFan on Dec 22, 2016 12:54:43 GMT -5
I agree that Bradley is playing at an all star level. Every year he has been in the league he has come back a better player. That being said, a lot of times All Stars are picked on offense rather than defense. They will go for players with flashier offensive numbers rather than a complete game or being a great defender. So I don't think he will be picked for the AS team but he is definitely playing at a high level.
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Post by jmost on Dec 22, 2016 18:05:31 GMT -5
He's become my favorite player. Gets better every year, is an elite defender and an ever-improving offensive player. Probably won't be selected though. Offense isn't flashy enough.
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Post by joshrblabber on Dec 23, 2016 17:07:23 GMT -5
So who are the guards for the East? Lowry, DeRozen, Irving and IT for sure. How many get in? I think AB is in the running, along with Wall and Kemba.
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Post by FLCeltsFan on Dec 24, 2016 14:58:05 GMT -5
The starters are a popularity contest rather than a skill contest. But the coaches pick skill for the reserves.
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Post by freshnthehouse on Dec 25, 2016 4:58:44 GMT -5
So who are the guards for the East? Lowry, DeRozen, Irving and IT for sure. How many get in? I think AB is in the running, along with Wall and Kemba. I'd say the guards will be some combination of Lowry, IT, Kyrie, Derozen, Kemba and Wall. And Jimmy Butler if you want to consider him a SG. Avery is good, but he's not as good as that group of players. |
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Post by Roadrunner on Dec 26, 2016 23:33:37 GMT -5
So who are the guards for the East? Lowry, DeRozen, Irving and IT for sure. How many get in? I think AB is in the running, along with Wall and Kemba. I'd say the guards will be some combination of Lowry, IT, Kyrie, Derozen, Kemba and Wall. And Jimmy Butler if you want to consider him a SG. Avery is good, but he's not as good as that group of players. Wall no. Walker, did CHA just get beat by BROOKLYN? |
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Post by eja117 on Dec 29, 2016 20:55:39 GMT -5
All Star or not he's absolutely our best player right now.
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Post by jrmzt on Dec 29, 2016 21:19:55 GMT -5
Doesn't matter if he makes an All Star....Bruce Bowen had his number retired by the Spurs...if Bradley continues to be a lockdown defender his whole career and makes a few First Team All Defensive, then he absolutely should be considered.
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