Bradley Beal is arguably one of the best shooting guards in the NBA and currently plays for the Phoenix Suns. He was selected as the third overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft by the Washington Wizards.
Beal quickly established himself as an offensive star in the NBA, with a complete offensive package. He is known for his unorthodox yet smooth playing style. He boldly goes head-to-head in isolation situations against the NBA’s top defenders and executes plays efficiently. Beal’s offense usually comes from his sweet quick-release jump shots and fearless drives towards the hoop. He has averaged over 30 ppg in back-to-back seasons, in 2020 and 2021, proving that his presence is necessary for the Wizards.
Overall, Beal's offensive versatility and skill set keep defenders on their toes. He had a long 10-year tenure with the Washington Wizards where he became the franchise's second highest point scorer. In 2023, Bradley Beal became part of a blockbuster trade, moving to the Phoenix Suns. His journey continues in search of that elusive championship.
Bradley Beal Playoffs Appearances
As of May 2024, Bradley Beal has made the NBA playoffs six times including his playoffs appearance in 2024 with the Phoenix Suns. 10 years ago, Beal made his NBA playoff debut in 2014 when he was just 20 years old, playing in his second season with the Washington Wizards.
Bradley Beal didn't back down from his first playoffs, averaging 19.2 points. He had similar types of offensive performances for the Wizards in his next two playoff runs in 2015 and 2017, averaging 23.4 and 24.8 points respectively. Alongside superstar point guard John Wall, Beal was consistently leading the Wizards on deep playoff runs as he lost in the conference semifinals three times. However, the next three playoff runs of his career were underwhelming, with the Wizards losing in the first round in 2018 and 2021, though he averaged 30 points per game in the 2021 playoffs. Later in 2024, Beal lost in the first round with the Phoenix Suns.
Player Name | Team | Playoff Year |
Bradley Beal | Phoenix Suns | 2024 |
Bradley Beal | Washington Wizards | 2021 |
Bradley Beal | Washington Wizards | 2018 |
Bradley Beal | Washington Wizards | 2017 |
Bradley Beal | Washington Wizards | 2015 |
Bradley Beal | Washington Wizards | 2014 |
Bradley Beal Playoffs Win-Loss Record
As of May 2024, Bradley Beal has a playoff win-loss record of 22-27. In the opening round of the 2024 Western Conference playoffs, Bradley Beal’s Phoenix Suns played against the Minnesota Timberwolves and they lost the series 4-0. Throughout his playoff career, Bradley Beal has averaged 22.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game.
Player Name | Team | Season | Opponent | Points scored overall |
Bradley Beal | Washington Wizards | 2024 Western Conference First Round | Minnesota Timberwolves (0-4) | 66 |
Bradley Beal | Washington Wizards | 2021 Eastern Conference First Round | Chicago Bulls (3-4) | 150 |
Bradley Beal | Washington Wizards | 2018 Eastern Conference First Round | Toronto Raptors (2-4) | 139 |
Bradley Beal | Washington Wizards | 2017 Eastern Conference Semis | Boston Celtics (3-4) | 168 |
Bradley Beal | Washington Wizards | 2017 Eastern Conference First Round | Atlanta Hawks (4-2) | 155 |
Bradley Beal | Washington Wizards | 2015 Eastern Conference Semis | Atlanta Hawks (2-4) | 151 |
Bradley Beal | Washington Wizards | 2015 Eastern Conference First Round | Toronto Raptors (4-0) | 83 |
Bradley Beal | Washington Wizards | 2014 Eastern Conference Semis | Indiana Pacers (2-4) | 112 |
Bradley Beal | Washington Wizards | 2014 Eastern Conference First Round | Chicago Bulls (4-1) | 99 |
Bradley Beal Conference Finals Record
As of May 2024, Bradley Beal has yet to reach the conference finals in his NBA career.
FAQ's On Bradley Beal Playoffs History
A. In the 2024 NBA playoffs, Bradley Beal 16.5 points, 2,8 rebounds, 4.5 assists per game.
A. Bradley Beal has scored 30 points on 11 occasions in the NBA playoffs, as of May 2024.
A. Bradley Beal is averaging 2.3 3s per game so far in his playoff career.
A. Bradley Beal's highest score in the playoffs is 38 points against Boston Celtics scored on May 16th, 2017.