Los Angeles Clippers: 3 reasons Avery Bradley contract is an unwise move

3. Injury-prone

Acquired by the Clippers at the trade deadline, Bradley played in the just six games. He had abdominal surgery that ruled him out for the remainder of the season.

Bradley has also had surgery to repair his ankle and a dislocated shoulder in his first two seasons in the league. Since then, Bradley has been no stranger to injury.

The 27-year-old has suffered through various ailments. He’s missed time with injuries to his shoulder, calf, hip, right hamstring and right Achilles. Issues with his groin were a problem this season.

Bradley’s injuries are not only an impediment on himself, but on his team as well. When he’s not on the court or able to practice, he isn’t able to develop chemistry with his teammates. For a more blatant example, the Celtics lost playoff series in 2012 and 2016 following Bradley injuries.

It’s yet to be seen whether he can rebound from his latest injury. For a player whose individual success is predicated on his hustle and cutting ability, Bradley’s game won’t age well.