During an interview with NBA writer Deyscha “Sway” Smith of SLAM Magazine, new Phoenix Suns shooting guard Bradley Beal revealed what his personal goals for next season are.
“Oh man, it’s tough,” Beal said. “I haven’t really thought about my own goals yet, but I would say the biggest individual piece is getting back to being one of the best two-way players in the League. Showing that I can really compete at a high level and play a meaningful game. You know, playing in the playoffs, winning in the playoffs, advancing past rounds.
“Granted, I wanna get back to my All-Star level of play. I really believe that that’s who I am: All-NBA guy, All-Star guy. And I have a good group that can push me to be that every single day. So I’m excited about that opportunity. I get to be around like-minded guys and guys who will push me to make sure that I’m the best version of myself every day.”
The Suns acquired Beal from the Washington Wizards for Chris Paul and Landry Shamet. Beal averaged 23.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 5.4 assists last season in 50 games while shooting 50.6% from the field, 36.5% from beyond the arc and 84.2% from the free-throw line.
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A three-time NBA All-Star, Beal has career averages of 22.1 points, 4.1 rebounds and 4.3 assists. The 30-year-old, who has never gotten past the second round of the playoffs in his NBA career, is excited to compete for a championship next season.
“Expect a very fun team to be playing in Arizona this year,” Beal said. “The Phoenix Suns will be hungry. We’ll be very aggressive, but it’ll be a very fun style of play that every fan will love—love to tune in to watch. So, we can’t wait. We’re excited. We have a lot of very talented guys, so we’re excited about it.”
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The Suns have a lethal Big 4 of Beal, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton. Frank Vogel, who won the 2020 NBA championship with the Los Angeles Lakers, replaced Monty Williams as head coach.
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