I think IT is the best player in the series but Chicago has the two next best players in Butler and Wade. After that you can have a debate who comes next.
As always, people look at stats and undervalue Bradley and Horford's presence on the court in so many little things (even Smart's, though his poor offensive game keeps him out of this debate).
Smart has been better than Bradley this series. Dont think its particularly close.
ABs defense isnt that valuable unless the other team has a Kyrie Irving, Steph Curry, Dame Lillard type and he although he still spaces the floor, his incompetence as a passer and ball handler really limits his effectiveness when he isnt making his jumpers.
This series hes had 1 good game and 3 bad ones.
Not only do you say he has been better, but you also say it's not even close. More proof of overrating smart.
Bradley has had one game where is a MINUS on the floor, and thats the same game IT was MINUS 20 something
As a matter of fact Smart was -11 the first game , and Bradley +6
Bradley hit 4 threes that game......Smart didn't play bad in that game , he was the only guy that looked like he was trying the whole game, but it doesnt mean he played better.
Bradley's had 1 bad game, and 2 mediocre ones , and one slightly above average one.....