Did Avery Bradley deserve to make the NBA’s All-Defensive team?
That’s been a hot topic of debate since the Boston Celtics’ defensive maven seemingly was snubbed Monday. But regardless of where you stand, we all can agree on something: Chris Broussard’s rationale for leaving Bradley off his ballot sheet is blatantly inaccurate.
During an appearance Tuesday on Colin Cowherd’s “The Herd,” the FOX Sports analyst explained with a smirk how Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker dropped a career-high 70 points on Bradley during a game this season. How can a guy who gave up 70 points to Devin Booker make the All-Defensive team?
Um, @Chris_Broussard, Avery Bradley didn't play that night…https://t.co/Oeb9HJSQ51 pic.twitter.com/jCLW9cQUX7
— Freezing Cold Takes (@OldTakesExposed) June 28, 2017
We hate to break it to you, Chris, but “Old Takes Exposed” is right: Bradley didn’t even play in that March 24 matchup with Phoenix, as he was sidelined with a stomach bug. So, Broussard essentially left a player off his ballot because of a poor defensive performance that never actually happened.
Of course, nobody’s perfect (especially on live television), and Broussard quickly owned up to the mistake on Twitter.
I acknowledge my mistake Tuesday on The Herd in saying Avery Bradley played in Devin Booker's 70-pt game. Was no factor in my All-D votes
— Chris Broussard (@Chris_Broussard) June 28, 2017
But the damage already was done, as Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard used Broussard’s slip-up as evidence of the NBA’s faulty voting system.
Smh they not watchin these games bro lol https://t.co/uIQ0FFobpG
— Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) June 26, 2017
Chris Broussard didn't vote A. Bradley in his All-Defensive teams because Booker dropped 70 on BOS…
Avery didn't play in that game. 🤦🏽♂️
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) June 28, 2017
See what I'm saying https://t.co/1aOeaz1t1G
— Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) June 28, 2017
At least Celtics fans can take solace in knowing that Isaiah Thomas (somehow) received an All-Defensive vote.
H/t to Coed.com
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