NBA: Former Boston Celtics Guard Looking To Bounce Back Hard With Lakers

Avery Bradley had his best years with the Boston Celtics and loomed as one of the promising NBA stars in the NBA. That was until he found himself being traded away by the Bean Town squad to the Detroit Pistons and things just weren’t the same for the 19th overall pick of the 2010 NBA Draft. Now, he hopes to recall that old form and potentially win an NBA title with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Bradley agreed to a two-year deal with the Lakers recently with the second year reportedly a player option, NBA.com reported. After bouncing from one team to another, this could be the best chance for the 28-year-old guard that he is a force to reckon with. His best year was back during the 2016-17 NBA season when he averaged 16.3 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 55 games. From there, the numbers just began to decline although his scoring somehow picked up a bit last season with the Memphis Grizzlies.

Bradley joins a star-studded team led by LeBron James and Anthony Davis. He is in a good position to address the outside shooting needs of the purple and gold. In his career, he owns a 43.6-percent field goal shooting clip and a 36.4-percent from the three-point region. He could be a steal for the Lakers if he can blend in well with the system of head coach Frank Vogel. The Lakers will be his fifth team since entering the league back in 2011. Aside from the Celtics, Pistons and the Grizzlies, Bradley also played for the Los Angeles Clippers during the 2018-19 NBA season.

According to ESPN, Bradley’s contract is reportedly worth $9.7 million for two years. But for the former NBA All-Defensive First Team member (2016), it is all about proving that he still has game. He is in a perfect position to fulfill one dream that any NBA cager yearns for with a stellar cast in Hollywood. If the Lakers do go all the way to win the NBA title next season and Bradley shows off his old fiery form, expect him to opt out and wait for a more lucrative offer. That could come from the Lakers or other teams who are looking for a veteran shooting guard to light it up when called upon.