Avery Bradley knows reputations die hard through the life of an NBA career.
A 6’2” off guard who lacked the handle, court vision and outside shot to run an effective offense when he first entered the league, Bradley’s clingy, physical, infuriating on-ball defense quickly became his calling card, and he was validated with a spot on 2013's NBA All-Defensive Second Team when he was only 22 years old.
Any other contributions beyond that would forever be gravy for a player drafted in the back half of the first round. Bradley was accurately labeled an undersized 3-and-D role player whose offensive production in the half court was almost always initiated by a teammate. He made baseline cuts and spotted up from the corner.
As recent as last year, only 26.8 percent of his baskets were unassisted.
Now, at 26 and ankle-deep in his seventh season, Bradley's game is suddenly more well-rounded. Long a supporting actor, he is emerging as a primary weapon whose growth has yet to stagnate; he's quietly become one of the most imposing two-way players in the entire league.
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