AVERY BRADLEY (LAL)
#20•A. BRADLEY
SG • 6’3, 180 lbs; 12th year, Texas
SALTY DOG
NBA ROLE: TWO-WAY GUARD
Avery Bradley was an absolute ball-hawk in his prime - one of the top "guard defenders" in the league; on the surface, you might think, “6’2 guard-good athlete-fits the defensive profile-what’s the big deal?” – that may have been the case in previous seasons (relied more on his raw quickness, lateral movement) but Bradley’s normally one step ahead of everyone else*; holds it down v. much larger opponents, plays passing lanes extremely well, carries out defensive strategy to a tee; wired, locked in both ways – specializes in escape dribble Js & 3s – Bradley has a few games a year where he catches fire; needs to improve PnR playmaking & ball-handling when operating w/ the rock; re-acquired by Lakers (2021) – veteran defender in the backcourt
*has learned to combine elite foot speed/lateral quickness w/ patience
SIGNATURE!
CORNER TRIPLE
DRIVING FINGER ROLL
#DOGTAGS: SALTY DOG, NBA CHAMPION, LOCKDOWN DEFENDER
MORE ON A. BRADLEY
NBA Champion (2020)
All-Defensive First Team (2016)
All-Defensive Second Team (2013)
(FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K22 RATING: 72
(via Always Hoops & Los Angeles Lakers)