NBA 2019-20: Predicting the Eastern Conference All Star starters

#2 Bradley Beal

Washington Wizards v Denver Nuggets

The Wizards seem to be the most cursed franchise in league history. Since they last made it to a Conference Finals in 1979, the NBA has undergone an obscene amount of rule changes. Right now, they have in their roster the most athletic guard in the league (Wall) sidelined, and so are having to defend their pride using only their other All Star, who happens to be Bradley Beal.

Having performed at an All Star level for 4 years now, I think it's time to acknowledge him as a 2-guard below only James Harden in the league. Averaging 28 points on 46.7% field goal efficieny and 34.6% 3-pointer efficiency, Beal has kept the Wizards afloat this far at a 6-12 record.

For them to push for the playoffs, however, they need some guard strength and players with defensive acumen, and they need these pieces quickly. Unsatisfied players in today's day and age find it quite easy to jump on any wagon that they see fit, and as neutral fans, one would hope that the lone reason the Wizards are relevant today sees the light at the end of the dark Washington tunnel that he's endured for the 3rd season running, right now.