NBA players outraged by Avery Bradley's All-Defensive snub
The 2016-17 All-Defensive teams were announced Monday, and as with any award, observers were quick to point out deserving players who were left off the list.
Boston Celtics shooting guard Avery Bradley was perhaps the most glaring omission from both the first and second teams, which were determined by media voting.
After being named to the All-Defensive second team in 2012-13 and the first team last year, Bradley set a goal to win Defensive Player of the Year. But, despite his pesky perimeter D and contributions to the league's 12th-ranked defense, the 26-year-old wasn't named as a finalist for that accolade, nor did he earn an All-Defensive nod.
Many NBA players, who've played with and against Bradley, took to Twitter to express condemnation of the snub.
His teammate Isaiah Thomas was especially livid, having previously called Bradley "the best on-the-ball defender in the NBA - hands down."
Damn Avery, Smart or Jae didn't get all defense??? That's a JOKE!!!
— Isaiah Thomas (@Isaiah_Thomas) June 26, 2017
Wow eh! https://t.co/zQCIt0jSEW
— Kelly Olynyk (@KellyOlynyk) June 26, 2017
How the hell is Avery Bradley not on the all defensive team?? That's crazy!!
— Isaiah Thomas (@Isaiah_Thomas) June 26, 2017
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What are yall's thoughts on Avery Bradley not making an All NBA Defensive team? 🤔
— Myles Turner (@Original_Turner) June 26, 2017
Krazy!!!!!!! https://t.co/1r8XXGrzqN
— Isaiah Taylor (@Zay_Ctmd11) June 26, 2017
Someone need slapped ... Avery Bradley ain't make one team ? 😂 fuxk outa heaaaa
— CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) June 26, 2017
Smh they not watchin these games bro lol https://t.co/uIQ0FFobpG
— Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) June 26, 2017
No Avery Bradley all-defense?! On the behalf of the players... he deserves it!
— Devin Booker (@DevinBook) June 26, 2017
How the hell Avery Bradley is not in the 1st all defensive team ?
— Evan Fournier (@EvanFourmizz) June 26, 2017
I'm upset I didn't make it.... but HOW DO YOU NOT HAVE Avery Bradley on either team??? Makes no sense whatsoever. #nohate #realtalk https://t.co/vj7i0PtoT8
— Garrett Temple (@GTemp14) June 26, 2017
Avery Bradley got my vote 🤙🏽
— Jamal Murray (@BeMore27) June 26, 2017