Los Angeles Clippers: Avery Bradley ready to return to form

BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 14: Avery Bradley
BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 14: Avery Bradley
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PLAYA VISTA, CA – SEPTEMBER 24: Los Angeles Clippers’ Patrick Beverley (21), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and Avery Bradly (11) during the team’s media day in Playa Vista, CA, on Monday, Sep 24, 2018. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen/Digital First Media/Orange County Register via Getty Images)
PLAYA VISTA, CA – SEPTEMBER 24: Los Angeles Clippers’ Patrick Beverley (21), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and Avery Bradly (11) during the team’s media day in Playa Vista, CA, on Monday, Sep 24, 2018. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen/Digital First Media/Orange County Register via Getty Images)

ROLE WITH THE TEAM

The duo of Patrick Beverley and Avery Bradley will likely be given the nod to occupy starting positions. However, with higher offensively skilled players in Lou Williams, Milos Teodosic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jerome Robinson occupying the bench, he could log limited minutes. While he’s established himself as a satisfactory shooter, the aforementioned players are regarded stronger, more creative pieces in the offensive department.

Nevertheless, the frailties of Milos Teodosic in defensive possessions could see him feature alongside the illustrious Serbian point guard in certain moments. Also, his ability to defend multiple positions furnishes Doc Rivers the alternative to play him as a small ball 3.

SEASON PROJECTIONS (APPROXIMATE)

MINUTES/GAME: 28 minutes

BOX SCORE/GAME (Points/Assists/Rebounds): 13/2/3

STEAL TO TURNOVER RATIO (Steals/Turnover): 1 (1.5/1.5)

BLOCKS/GAME: 0.3

EFFICIENCY/GAME (field goal%/3 pt %): 45%/ 36%

Versatile and adaptable, a healthy Avery Bradley could evince an instrumental piece in the Clippers’ pursuit of attaining a playoff spot.