Even if you abuse the lake a thousand times, the lake still treats you like your first love. This summer, many Lakers will return to their old owners, but if you want to say who is ungrateful, it is Avery Bradley. The league's top defensive iron gate, after experiencing a grudge with the Lakers' championship season, became an NBA tramp.
Before the start of the new season, he had nowhere to go to the Golden State training camp to compete for a valuable 15th-man spot, but unfortunately he was not selected. Curry chased the dream and thought of leaving him, but his arm could not twist his thigh, and the Warriors still chose to cut him off.
When Bradley was cornered, Zhan Mei accepted him regardless of his previous suspicions, and the Lakers took the initiative to release his feelings. However, the Lakers want to repeat the same trick, and Pelinka treats Howard as she did, handing Bradley an insecure contract, hoping that he can redeem himself.
Judging from the past few games, Bradley has lived up to the expectations of the Lakers, and as long as he appears, he can play an immediate effect. Vogel still valued Bradley, putting him in the tiebreaker squad several times. In the case of the game against the Cavaliers, Bradley was given 23 minutes of playing time, and the final quarter was basically full, and he was even replaced at the same time as Jianway.
The data can best reflect the value, today's game, Bradley shot 3 of 5, got 7 points and 3 boards, plus or minus as high as +30. Vogel reshaped the defensive system, Bradley can be of great use, he is still the Lakers' best choice to keep an eye on the opponent's No. 1 position. His awareness of sticking defense, circling cover and making up positions on the court is indispensable to the Lakers.