I completely disagree. The first job of a center is rebound the ball especially on the defensive glass. Bradley is okay at this. In summer league Bradley showed an improved ability to catch and finish lobs which is a key part of the Jazz offense.
Tony does need be more impactful on D...
Based on my own observations:
-Had about 3/4 of a jumper at the 3 point line. Never became consistent.
-Had good feet and hints of athletic ability but he never lost the weight.
If he could polish up his jumper and lose 30 pounds, he might be an NBA player. But I don't think he is a good...
I think the following are set into stone for rotation:
Conley 32/
Mitchell 32/
Bogdonavic 32/ O'Neale 16
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Gobert 32/ Davis 16
Question 1: Do we start Ingles or Green/Niang?
Green and Niang would play backup minutes with the starters and Ingles could bolster the bench. And...
Oni struggles with portland’s Pressure most of the game.
Portland’s center was shorter and stronger than Bradley. To me Bradley looked unready for the physicality.
The real question is Favors D vs. Ed Davis' D. Is that gap bigger than the Bogdonavic's offense vs. Favors Offense. My guts says we are going to come out ahead.
On a serious note I think Bradley had improved his finishing on the pick and roll and on alley-oops. Two key parts of the jazz offense for bigs. Also his general conditioning and strength are better. He still has a long ways to go. But I think his rebounding will keep him on the floor.
I can see it with Oni. He has size, athletic ability and can shoot. I can see it with JWF for shooting and athletic ability. Brantley averaged less then a block a game at 6'7" with a 7'+ wingspan. That is suspect to me.
Bradley has to show something this time around. Ideally he'll show dominate rebounding, rim-protection, smart pick'n'roll D and make some 15 foot jumpers. He isn't going to magically be able to jump.
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