He only played 29 seconds in the NBA Finals, and even in all of the playoffs. And Thomas Bryant left the Nuggets, defending champions, to join their opponent in the final, the Heat.
A team that the former Lakers pivot has been able to observe and study closely in recent weeks. ” I have a good idea of how they play basketball without a post. […] Their movement of the ball is so contagious that a 2-point field goal generates a 3-point field goal, and then you have an open lane. I feel like I really understand the culture of the Heat », judges the 25-year-old.
Better, he downright estimates “ represent this culture. How ? While being ” the most professional person possible, being very demanding in terms of physical condition. These are things I stand for and think the Heat stand for as well. “. He had also had the opportunity to talk about it with Victor Oladipo, who also went to Indiana University, who had warned him that the Heat ” emphasized toughness and hard work. You just have to understand that it’s a different culture here. »
Thomas Bryant claims to have learned a lot from the Lakers and the Nuggets
After four years of stability in Washington, where his value had climbed (11 points and 6 rebounds on average) before injuries arrived, the pivot is having his third training in two seasons after the Lakers and the Nuggets. ” Learned a lot from a lot of different veterans and great guys who won in the league “, Continues the pivot, probably having in mind Nikola Jokic, LeBron James or Anthony Davis.
With the feeling that the Heat the ” really wanted “, Thomas Bryant, who will compensate for the departure of Cody Zeller, thinks he can help the Floridians to “ score inside. My versatility on the outside allows me to shoot 3-pointers, mid-range and score from the circle. This versatility will help the team a lot. »
Even if the volume remains low, the 42nd choice of the 2017 Draft has indeed developed this outside shot. With the Lakers last season, he had a very good 44% success rate (on 1.2 attempts per game) and is nearly 37% in his career. A significant weapon that the Heat could take advantage of.
From there to associate him on the floor with Bam Adebayo who does not shoot from afar?
” If the opportunity arises, absolutely. Our two games complement each other. If we work on it and find our chemistry, and if the opportunity arises, it would be a really interesting weapon to have. »
| Thomas Bryant | Percentage | Bounces | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Crew | GM | Minimum | Shots | 3 points | LF | Off | Def | Early | pd | party | Int | bp | CT | Points |
| 2017-18 | ALL | 15 | 5 | 38.1 | 10.0 | 55.6 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 1.5 |
| 2018-19 | WAS | 72 | 21 | 61.6 | 33.3 | 78.1 | 1.6 | 4.7 | 6.3 | 1.3 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 10.5 |
| 2019-20 | WAS | 46 | 25 | 58.1 | 40.7 | 74.1 | 2.1 | 5.1 | 7.2 | 1.8 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 13.2 |
| 2020-21 | WAS | 10 | 27 | 64.8 | 42.9 | 66.7 | 1.8 | 4.3 | 6.1 | 1.5 | 3.1 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 14.3 |
| 2021-22 | WAS | 27 | 16 | 52.0 | 28.6 | 87.5 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 7.4 |
| 2022-23 * | All Teams | 59 | 18 | 62.3 | 44.1 | 73.8 | 1.5 | 4.3 | 5.8 | 0.5 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 9.8 |
| 2022-23 * | ALL | 41 | 21 | 65.4 | 44.0 | 74.1 | 1.6 | 5.2 | 6.8 | 0.7 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 12.1 |
| 2022-23 * | DEN | 18 | 11 | 48.5 | 44.4 | 72.2 | 1.1 | 2.3 | 3.3 | 0.1 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 4.6 |
| Total | 229 | 20 | 59.8 | 36.6 | 75.7 | 1.5 | 4.2 | 5.7 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 10.1 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Shots made / Shots attempted; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def= defensive rebound; Tot = Total bounces; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost bullets; Ct: Counters; Points = Points.
