FOR THE MAJORITY OF his 13 years in the NBA, Bradley Beal has actually had a common sense of who he is as a gamer. An elite shooter and scorer. A ready passer and flexible protector. The 3 All-Star video games verified that self-concept. So too did the yearly interest in him from competitors while he starred for the Washington Wizards. But this previous year was an unusual one for Beal. Not even if he’d lastly requested and been traded to the Phoenix Suns last August. But due to the fact that he’d been asked to and attempted to play a totally various position for the Suns than what he had actually bet the majority of his profession: point player. “They were using me more as a facilitator than a scorer and honestly, that kind of f—ed with my head,” Beal informed ESPN. “Literally this whole summer, I had just had a whole reflection, just like, ‘Who are you?’ “I had to have a real talk with myself, you know. I took some time to look at myself in the mirror to answer: ‘What do I need to do better? Who am I?’ And then just get back to that.”
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
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Ramona Shelburne @ramonashelburne
Bradley Beal and Devin Booker can play point player. But last season’s experiment in Phoenix showed they most likely shouldn’t. “Honestly, that sort of f—ed with my head,” Beal informed ESPN. Enter Tyus Jones, who took a lot less for a chance to win. espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 10:56 AM
Bradley Beal and Devin Booker can play point player. But last season’s experiment in Phoenix showed they most likely shouldn’t. “Honestly, that sort of f—ed with my head,” Beal informed ESPN. Enter Tyus Jones, who took a lot less for a chance to win. espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 10:56 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Bradley Beal (best elbow sprain) is noted as doubtful for tomorrow’s video game versus the Clippers. Josh Okogie (best hamstring pressure) is out once again – 8:43 PM
Bradley Beal (best elbow sprain) is noted as doubtful for tomorrow’s video game versus the Clippers. Josh Okogie (best hamstring pressure) is out once again – 8:43 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Suns at Clippers injury report:
Bradley Beal (best elbow sprain) QUESTIONABLE.
Josh Okogie (best hamstring pressure). OUT. #Suns – 8:42 PM
Suns at Clippers injury report:
Bradley Beal (best elbow sprain) QUESTIONABLE.
Josh Okogie (best hamstring pressure). OUT. #Suns – 8:42 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Royce O’Neale on hustle plays like his block versus the Mavs, Bradley Beal’s strip last night or Devin Booker’s late-game save: “We feed off those moments….We know every possession counts, and we’re not taking any possessions off.” pic.x.com/CgWgGihTFx – 1:11 PM
Royce O’Neale on hustle plays like his block versus the Mavs, Bradley Beal’s strip last night or Devin Booker’s late-game save: “We feed off those moments….We know every possession counts, and we’re not taking any possessions off.” pic.x.com/CgWgGihTFx – 1:11 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Went live after the NBA video games last night to discuss them and break down tape:
-Suns beat the Lakers. Really pleased with PHX’s defense, especially Beal’s.
-Paolo Banchero’s finest NBA video game up until now.
-Bucks D still bad.
(will just be on YouTube)
youtube.com/live/TjTrJ4nLI… pic.x.com/gU93TMpl6g – 7:29 AM
Went live after the NBA video games last night to discuss them and break down tape:
-Suns beat the Lakers. Really pleased with PHX’s defense, especially Beal’s.
-Paolo Banchero’s finest NBA video game up until now.
-Bucks D still bad.
(will just be on YouTube)
youtube.com/live/TjTrJ4nLI… pic.x.com/gU93TMpl6g – 7:29 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Final: Suns 109, Lakers 105.
LAL drops its very first video game of the season. Suns fouled up 3 to send out LeBron James to the feet line with 7 seconds left. He made the very first one and deliberately missed out on second however LAL didn’t get OREB and Beal sealed the video game with Feets. – 12:27 AM
Final: Suns 109, Lakers 105.
LAL drops its very first video game of the season. Suns fouled up 3 to send out LeBron James to the feet line with 7 seconds left. He made the very first one and deliberately missed out on second however LAL didn’t get OREB and Beal sealed the video game with Feets. – 12:27 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Final: PHX 109, LAL 105
Booker: 33 Pts, 11-23 FG, 3-8 3P
Durant: 30 Pts, 8 Reb, 4 Ast, 11-20 FG
Beal: 15 Pts, 4 Ast, 6-14 FG
Davis: 29 Pts, 15 Reb, 3 Blk, 12-24 FG – 12:27 AM
Final: PHX 109, LAL 105
Booker: 33 Pts, 11-23 FG, 3-8 3P
Durant: 30 Pts, 8 Reb, 4 Ast, 11-20 FG
Beal: 15 Pts, 4 Ast, 6-14 FG
Davis: 29 Pts, 15 Reb, 3 Blk, 12-24 FG – 12:27 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Tough choice for Beal in the minute there considering that a swing-swing off a double at the top is the method to go however it got Booker with advertisement on him once again. Might have actually had the ability to simply drive. – 12:24 AM
Tough choice for Beal in the minute there considering that a swing-swing off a double at the top is the method to go however it got Booker with advertisement on him once again. Might have actually had the ability to simply drive. – 12:24 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 3Q: LAL 83, PHX 76
Booker: 24 Pts, 9-17 FG, 2-6 3P
Durant: 22 Pts, 6 Reb, 4 Ast, 8-16 FG, 2-6 3P
Beal: 9 Pts, 4-9 FG
Davis: 25 Pts, 11 Reb, 11-19 FG – 11:48 PM
End of 3Q: LAL 83, PHX 76
Booker: 24 Pts, 9-17 FG, 2-6 3P
Durant: 22 Pts, 6 Reb, 4 Ast, 8-16 FG, 2-6 3P
Beal: 9 Pts, 4-9 FG
Davis: 25 Pts, 11 Reb, 11-19 FG – 11:48 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Dunn in, Plumlee out, Suns going little with Booker, Beal, Durant, O’Neale and Dunn. #Suns – 11:45 PM
Dunn in, Plumlee out, Suns going little with Booker, Beal, Durant, O’Neale and Dunn. #Suns – 11:45 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Bradley Beal keeps wringing out his right-hand man. Wonder just how much the elbow is troubling him still – 11:41 PM
Bradley Beal keeps wringing out his right-hand man. Wonder just how much the elbow is troubling him still – 11:41 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Think that elbow is troubling Beal. See him attempting to work it out on the bench.
Suns down 72-68 with 3:40 left in 3rd quarter. #Suns #Lakers – 11:38 PM
Think that elbow is troubling Beal. See him attempting to work it out on the bench.
Suns down 72-68 with 3:40 left in 3rd quarter. #Suns #Lakers – 11:38 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Brad Beal putting his nose into a great deal of protective belongings tonight. Really engaged versus the Lakers – 11:27 PM
Brad Beal putting his nose into a great deal of protective belongings tonight. Really engaged versus the Lakers – 11:27 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Beal got a great deal of orange on that strip effort on James drive. Called for nasty, James split Feets. Suns up 63-59. #Suns #Lakers – 11:26 PM
Beal got a great deal of orange on that strip effort on James drive. Called for nasty, James split Feets. Suns up 63-59. #Suns #Lakers – 11:26 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant rejection of Max Christie dunk.
Bradley Beal push, discovers Durant.
Swing to Devin Booker for corner 3.
Good. Suns 50-48 half.
Trailed by 18 in first quarter.
PHX: Booker 18, Durant 12.
LAL: Anthony Davis 20, Rui Hachimura 10, LeBron James 3 (1-of-6 FGs) #Suns #LakeShow pic.x.com/jpfyOEsHbb – 11:13 PM
Kevin Durant rejection of Max Christie dunk.
Bradley Beal push, discovers Durant.
Swing to Devin Booker for corner 3.
Good. Suns 50-48 half.
Trailed by 18 in first quarter.
PHX: Booker 18, Durant 12.
LAL: Anthony Davis 20, Rui Hachimura 10, LeBron James 3 (1-of-6 FGs) #Suns #LakeShow pic.x.com/jpfyOEsHbb – 11:13 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Halftime: PHX 50, LAL 48
Booker: 18 Pts, 6-11 FG, 2-5 3P
Durant: 12 Pts, 5-9 FG, 1-4 3P
Beal: 7 Pts, 3-6 FG
Davis: 20 Pts, 5 Reb, 2 Blk, 9-14 FG
Suns win 2Q 25-14 to take the lead after routing by as numerous as 18 – 11:05 PM
Halftime: PHX 50, LAL 48
Booker: 18 Pts, 6-11 FG, 2-5 3P
Durant: 12 Pts, 5-9 FG, 1-4 3P
Beal: 7 Pts, 3-6 FG
Davis: 20 Pts, 5 Reb, 2 Blk, 9-14 FG
Suns win 2Q 25-14 to take the lead after routing by as numerous as 18 – 11:05 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Bradley Beal TOOK THAT 🚫
(by means of @Suns)
pic.x.com/p9pbk99rdL – 10:47 PM
Bradley Beal TOOK THAT 🚫
(by means of @Suns)
pic.x.com/p9pbk99rdL – 10:47 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Stagnant nature of Beal’s health in 2015 didn’t provide much of a look at the really, excellent general basketball gamer he is. We’re seeing it throughout his very first 3 video games and I hope fans that composed him off offer him a 2nd opportunity due to the fact that he’s going to assist a lot. – 10:41 PM
Stagnant nature of Beal’s health in 2015 didn’t provide much of a look at the really, excellent general basketball gamer he is. We’re seeing it throughout his very first 3 video games and I hope fans that composed him off offer him a 2nd opportunity due to the fact that he’s going to assist a lot. – 10:41 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Just like that Royce O’Neale series in the 3Q last video game, Bradley Beal’s protective play feels infectious. Suns get a stop, Book drills a 3 on the other end, and the Suns are back within 2 with a completely engaged crowd – 10:40 PM
Just like that Royce O’Neale series in the 3Q last video game, Bradley Beal’s protective play feels infectious. Suns get a stop, Book drills a 3 on the other end, and the Suns are back within 2 with a completely engaged crowd – 10:40 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Superb hustle play from Bradley Beal on that quick break regardless of it being a 3-on-1. KD pumping the crowd up later – 10:39 PM
Superb hustle play from Bradley Beal on that quick break regardless of it being a 3-on-1. KD pumping the crowd up later – 10:39 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Dunn IN, protecting LeBron.
Current lineup: Booker, Beal, Dunn, Plumlee and Jones.
Thoughts? Dunn drives the ball at James, ratings.
Suns down 36-29 as Jones leakages out for layup after made Lakers rating. #Suns #Lakers – 10:38 PM
Dunn IN, protecting LeBron.
Current lineup: Booker, Beal, Dunn, Plumlee and Jones.
Thoughts? Dunn drives the ball at James, ratings.
Suns down 36-29 as Jones leakages out for layup after made Lakers rating. #Suns #Lakers – 10:38 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 1Q: LAL 34, PHX 25
Durant: 12 Pts, 3 Reb, 5-8 FG
Beal: 5 Pts, 2-2 FG
Booker: 4 Pts, 2-3 FG
Davis: 16 Pts, 4 Reb, 7-11 FG
Unpopular viewpoint, however that 1Q was more about the Lakers than the Suns – 10:33 PM
End of 1Q: LAL 34, PHX 25
Durant: 12 Pts, 3 Reb, 5-8 FG
Beal: 5 Pts, 2-2 FG
Booker: 4 Pts, 2-3 FG
Davis: 16 Pts, 4 Reb, 7-11 FG
Unpopular viewpoint, however that 1Q was more about the Lakers than the Suns – 10:33 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
5-of-8 start for KD has the Suns within 9 after that outright tidal bore start from the Lakers.
Beal looks excellent (once again). – 10:33 PM
5-of-8 start for KD has the Suns within 9 after that outright tidal bore start from the Lakers.
Beal looks excellent (once again). – 10:33 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
The Lakers size has Beal missing a drive with Davis routing and Jones having his floater obstructed by Rui.
Suns down 17-8 as Nurkic responses inside, misses out on feet on possible 3-point play.
Allen in, Beal out. #Suns #Lakers – 10:20 PM
The Lakers size has Beal missing a drive with Davis routing and Jones having his floater obstructed by Rui.
Suns down 17-8 as Nurkic responses inside, misses out on feet on possible 3-point play.
Allen in, Beal out. #Suns #Lakers – 10:20 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Nurkic is now 1-of-10 from 3 after missing his very first effort Monday night vs Lakers.
Suns timeout as Davis leakages out in shift, fouled by Beal.
Suns down 14-6 early. #Suns #Lakers – 10:18 PM
Nurkic is now 1-of-10 from 3 after missing his very first effort Monday night vs Lakers.
Suns timeout as Davis leakages out in shift, fouled by Beal.
Suns down 14-6 early. #Suns #Lakers – 10:18 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Phoenix Suns injury report: Bradley Beal offered, will begin for rematch vs. Los Angeles Lakers (w/videos) #Suns #LakeShoiw azcentral.com/story/sports/n… by means of @azcentral pic.x.com/bfd11PdjUu – 10:06 PM
Phoenix Suns injury report: Bradley Beal offered, will begin for rematch vs. Los Angeles Lakers (w/videos) #Suns #LakeShoiw azcentral.com/story/sports/n… by means of @azcentral pic.x.com/bfd11PdjUu – 10:06 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Suns beginners vs. Lakers:
Tyus Jones
Devin Booker
Bradley Beal
Kevin Durant
Jusuf Nurkic #Suns – 9:31 PM
Suns beginners vs. Lakers:
Tyus Jones
Devin Booker
Bradley Beal
Kevin Durant
Jusuf Nurkic #Suns – 9:31 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
PHX coach Mike Budenholzer states that he anticipates Bradley Beal (elbow) to be offered tonight vs. LAL – 8:21 PM
PHX coach Mike Budenholzer states that he anticipates Bradley Beal (elbow) to be offered tonight vs. LAL – 8:21 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
UPGRADED: Phoenix Suns injury report vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Bradley Beal doubtful, another start for novice Ryan Dunn? (w/video) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… by means of @azcentral – 7:16 PM
UPGRADED: Phoenix Suns injury report vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Bradley Beal doubtful, another start for novice Ryan Dunn? (w/video) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… by means of @azcentral – 7:16 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Coach gives me an opportunity, whether I start or come off the bench, be free to play my game.”
Royce O’Neale on Mike Budenholzer having him come off the bench as novice Ryan Dunn got his first profession start Saturday vs. Dallas with Bradley Beal and Grayson Allen both out. #Suns pic.x.com/LCEeUZjQCJ – 5:01 PM
“Coach gives me an opportunity, whether I start or come off the bench, be free to play my game.”
Royce O’Neale on Mike Budenholzer having him come off the bench as novice Ryan Dunn got his first profession start Saturday vs. Dallas with Bradley Beal and Grayson Allen both out. #Suns pic.x.com/LCEeUZjQCJ – 5:01 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Suns vs. Lakers injury report:
Bradley Beal (elbow) QUESTIONABLE Josh Okogie (hamstring) Jalen Bridges (G League) TyTy Washington (G League) OUT.
Bridges, Washington on G League group training school lineup.
Okogie played complete court with Suns personnel. Beal was at shootaround. #Suns pic.x.com/Fl6ug1Xsgv – 3:32 PM
Suns vs. Lakers injury report:
Bradley Beal (elbow) QUESTIONABLE Josh Okogie (hamstring) Jalen Bridges (G League) TyTy Washington (G League) OUT.
Bridges, Washington on G League group training school lineup.
Okogie played complete court with Suns personnel. Beal was at shootaround. #Suns pic.x.com/Fl6ug1Xsgv – 3:32 PM
Vogel was changed after simply one season by Mike Budenholzer. But the Suns understood they required more than simply a training modification to alter their fortunes, group sources stated. They required a gamer who might put Beal and Booker back into the positions where they’d end up being super stars. “I think after the year we realized that it was about optimizing those three guys,” Suns CEO Josh Bartelstein informed ESPN. “I mean, Bradley Beal has led the league in scoring. Let’s get him back to that. “It doesn’t mean there won’t be times this year where Brad and Devin are the guards, but when we stepped back to look at things, the most important thing was if we’ve got these three guys, how do we get them to be the best version of themselves?” -by means of ESPN / October 31, 2024
Over the Suns’ last 5 video games versus the Wolves — their last regular-season video game and the four-game sweep — Minnesota pushed the gamer raising the ball on a combined 157 belongings, the greatest number the Suns dealt with over any five-game period last season. “I mean, it was just a different role, a different responsibility,” Booker informed ESPN. “It was something we both weren’t accustomed to, but we were willing to learn and do it.” -by means of ESPN / October 31, 2024
Kellan Olson: Bradley Beal is doubtful for tomorrow’s Suns video game in LA due to a best elbow sprain. Josh Okogie stays out. -by means of Twitter @KellanOlson / October 30, 2024
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