Tony Bradley’s Healthy Shrimp Alfredo Recipe
May 11, 2020, 1:11 PM
Tony Bradley walks on the court during the first half against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on November 11, 2019 in San Francisco, California. Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Tony Bradley is the latest Utah Jazz player to submit a video for the team’s quarantine cookbook. The back-up center turned in the most technically skilled meal to date, Bradley’s healthy shrimp alfredo recipe. While the third-year backup shows surprising finesse in the kitchen, it’s his credulous personality that steals the show.
Bradley has been one of the team’s quietest players since joining the roster. He joined the Jazz after just one season at North Carolina. Even then, Bradley appeared in just 12 games during his first two seasons with the Jazz.
However, Bradley has shown tremendous growth since overtaking veteran Ed Davis in the rotation both on the floor and off. The soft-spoken big man is a natural on camera alongside team chef Anthony Zamora.
Healthy shrimp alfredo? Sounds like @ToBrad1 has dinner covered 🍝#QuarantineCookbook 📖
𝙵𝚄𝙻𝙻 𝚅𝙸𝙳𝙴𝙾 + 𝚁𝙴𝙲𝙸𝙿𝙴 » https://t.co/Lw54uGNOC0 pic.twitter.com/oJM1IV2v1c
— utahjazz (@utahjazz) May 11, 2020
First, it must be noted that Bradley’s dish looked terrific all around. Beginning with the removal of the thyme from the stalk, to the delicate chopping of the leaves, Bradley shows his cooking acumen. The center then cleaned and prepared the shrimp before beginning his healthy alfredo sauce.
After mixing the roux (butter and flour), Bradley even took a stab at french. The center shared a fact about bechamel, or, the addition of milk to the roux to create a white sauce.
Bradey boiled and shocked the pasta, cooked the shrimp, then plated the dish to perfection. Even with Chef Zamora’s help, Bradley’s dish stands head and shoulders above his teammates’ contributions.
But beyond the dish, it’s Bradley’s chemistry with the camera that is truly revealed.
Tony Bradley for 3? TONY BRADLEY FOR 3!!!! #TakeNote #UtahJazz #NBA #NBATwitter pic.twitter.com/P9gGNdqo4r
— Jeremiah Jensen (@JJSportsBeat) February 29, 2020
The former Tar Heel is notoriously shy with the media. He’s soft-spoken, polite, and can come off as rather timid. Here, in the comfort of his own home, the breakout young player looks like a seasoned veteran speaking to the camera.
Bradley’s comedic timing, contagious smile, and inviting hand gestures make you feel like you’re in the kitchen with him. It also makes him the most approachable at-home chef on the team since coach Quin Snyder’s Oreo ice cream cake opened the series.
While Bradley’s personality will endear him to Jazz fans, it’s his appearance that will stand out to the team’s front office. The former 28th overall pick had seen his body transform from long and lean to soft around the edges. Getting his body in NBA shape has been a battle for the big man, but he looks trim despite his time away from the floor.
What's the biggest difference from Tony Bradley last summer league to this one?
He got those gains 💪 pic.twitter.com/OXbIU612Q0— KSL Sports (@kslsports) July 3, 2018
Bradley’s Breakout Season
Bradley is far from a perfect player but has proven his value in the NBA. With a knack for rebounding and frame that is tough to contain when rolling to the hoop, Bradley has become a key cog in the team’s second unit.
The third-year center has surprisingly good hands that help both as a rebounder and catching tough passes. Jazz Vice President of Basketball Operations Dennis Lindsey praised Bradley’s play with the bench.
“I was really excited about the chemistry we were getting with our second unit,” Lindsey said. “With Mike Conley, Jordan Clarkson, Joe Ingles, Georges Niang, and Tony Bradley, that group was showing very serious chops offensively.”
I'm blown away by the progress Tony Bradley is making. 7 points, making free throws, defending well, offensive rebounds and nice passes in this game. Ran the floor, caught the pass and finished in traffic. pic.twitter.com/Fp0JXRYnWt
— Jeremiah Jensen (@JJSportsBeat) January 7, 2020
Bradley is an excellent illustration of the Jazz player development program. The center never started a game at North Carolina and was selected late in the first round by the Jazz. Though he appeared sparingly through his first two seasons with the Jazz, he’s now become a reliable commodity off the bench. The center is averaging 4.7 points and 4.3 rebounds per game while shooting 66 percent from the floor.
Until he can retake the floor, Jazz fans can enjoy the development of the big-man through Bradley’s healthy shrimp alfredo recipe.
