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Warriors' Avery Bradley: 'I Think I Might Be the Best on-Ball Defender in the NBA'

Never let it be said that Avery Bradley is lacking for confidence.

"I think I might be the best on-ball defender in the NBA," the Golden State Warriors guard told reporters Tuesday at media day.

Warriors coach Steve Kerr categorized Bradley as one of the game's best on-ball defenders earlier in the day at his press conference. Bradley signed a one-year contract with Golden State last week after working out among a group of veteran guards.

So, anyway.

Let's unpack what Bradley said.

While Bradley has twice been named to an All-Defensive team, he has not done so since 2015-16—five years ago.