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Originally posted by <b>PorterIn2004</b>!
In Bradley's defense, one version of his story I heard a few years ago from a friend is that, early on, Bradley did try going into the gym....only to basically be laughed out of it. And I can certainly imagine something like that happening. At 6'5", 200 pounds, and having never been in a weight room before, wandering into Willamette's gym as a freshman and finding all the football players there etc.... I felt hugely out of place and like they probably were amused to see me fumbling around from free weights to machines and so on. I've changed a lot since then (and have the perspective that I probably didn't register on their radar) but, if I hadn't had a friend who knew the ropes, I'd likely have not kept at it.
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Well if you're going to tell your Bradley story I'll tell mine. I've a buddy who's brother used to be one of the 6'ers physical trainers. Supposively though Shawn was encouraged in every way imaginable by teammates, coaches, and management, he always flat refused to put any work in outside of practice. He had a huge longterm deal from day 1 in the league, and little passion for the game or getting better. Sad IMO.
I recall when Portland was up against Dallas in the playoffs a few years back, that Nellie was praising Shawn for finally committing to some weight training. His arms weren't such sticks, and he had added some beef to his legs and trunk to the point that he could almost hold his ground in the lane. Apparently that was just a phase as he's back to being as untoned as ever. With his creaky joints, he plays like an erector set that wasn't quite put together right. I certainly wouldn't describe him as
athletic.
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