Avery Bradley

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Avery Bradley's defensive achievements place him among the top perimeter defenders of the 2010s. He is one of only a handful of players to earn multiple All-Defensive selections while primarily coming off the bench early in his career. His 2016 First Team nod came during a season where he held opposing shooters to below-average efficiency, a testament to his tenacity. Winning an NBA championship with the Lakers in 2020, even while opting out of the bubble, added a ring to his legacy. His transition to the front office as Vice President of Player Development for the Jazz showcases his basketball IQ and leadership, making him a rare player who successfully moved into an executive role shortly after retirement.

AwardsBradley's career accolades include two NBA All-Defensive Team selections: a Second Team nod in 2013 and a First Team honor in 2016. He also won an NBA championship with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020. In high school, he was named a McDonald's All-American in 2009, and in college, he made the Big 12 All-Freshman Team in 2010.

Records & Feats

First Celtics player under 25 to earn All-Defensive honors since Paul Pierce (2002)

Career Milestone·2013

Bradley made the NBA All-Defensive Second Team in 2013 at age 22, becoming the youngest Celtic to achieve this since Pierce a decade earlier.