It’s been so long since Avery Bradley spent considerable time near the rim, even the Celtics guard has admittedly forgotten.
But his lane-splitting dunk in the fourth quarter of the C’s 95-87 loss to the San Antonio Spurs yesterday was an emphatic reminder of Bradley’s athletic side. Ankle surgery his rookie year, and repeated ankle trouble two seasons ago took away some of his willingness to launch, but maybe the 25-year-old’s game is regaining some of its former bounce.
“I’ve just been telling myself to be more aggressive, go to the basket stronger,” said Bradley, who scored 14 of his team-high 18 points in the second half.