Bradley Beal

Nivek · Post #121 » by **Nivek** » Tue Jul 3, 2012 8:29 pm

Yeah, Flip's career best season resulted in an offensive rating of 104 -- league average that season was 108.3. He did that at age 29. In an 8-season NBA career, it was the only time his offensive rating was better than 100.

Jimmy Recard · Post #122 » by **Jimmy Recard** » Wed Jul 4, 2012 1:35 am

GhostsOfGil wrote:Good Billy Donavon interview about Beal Parmesan.
His steller character continues to shine through in absolutely every report I've read/heard.

http://washington.cbslocal.com/2012/07/ ... oint-line/

Full audio clip at the bottom of the article.

Thanks for sharing. I can just feel it, this kid is going to be special. It was refreshing hear him say in the presser that he wanted EG to promise that he'd take him at #3 if he was still available. Loved hearing that. Every interview i see him in, i forget he only just turned 19. Such a mature, level-headed and humble kid. Can't wait to see him suit up. Beal + Wall will be absolutely devastating. Don't think i've ever been more excited to be a Wiz fan.

dangermouse · Post #123 » by **dangermouse** » Wed Jul 4, 2012 2:22 am

I've been comparing JC to Flip Murray since we traded for him

I think i might have said Antonio Daniels once or twice too. Boy, I wish he was more Antonio than Flip...

dangermouse · Post #124 » by **dangermouse** » Wed Jul 4, 2012 2:25 am

Woah, Beal was a Pre-Med Major with a 3.5 GPA?

We found not only our franchise 2 guard, we just got our new team doctor.

BruceO · Post #125 » by **BruceO** » Wed Jul 4, 2012 4:40 am

I was trying to google wizards hats cause of the one brad Beal was wearing and got a good chuckle

http://www.google.com/search?q=wizards+ ... 68&bih=928

Also this was kinda funny
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/dc- ... _blog.html

The Consiglieri · Post #126 » by **The Consiglieri** » Wed Jul 4, 2012 7:11 pm

Dug this old article up while going through old files on my computer. Not sure if it was posted, but its an article from January:

http://hoopprospect.com/2012/02/09/scou ... ric-young/

"....Bradley Beal (Top 100 Rank: 8)

Beal entered the University of Florida as high school basketball’s 2011 Gatorade Player of the Year and was known for his terrific 3-point shooting ability. The stroke hasn’t been kind to Beal up to this point in the season, as he’s shooting 33% from beyond the arc, while averaging almost five 3-point attempts a game. Form hasn’t been the issue, as Beal has a repeatable jump shot with good lift, which makes him look like a natural shooter. I believe his shooting numbers will go up eventually whether he gets hot for the remainder of this season or it begins in the NBA next year if he decides to leave school after his freshman season. Again, the Ray Allen comparison is a reach, but believing Beal can be a 40% 3-point shooter is fair.

Beal isn’t a plus athlete and can be considered as more of a shooter than scorer. Nonetheless, he uses screens (which are set for him constantly in Florida’s system), off-ball and on-ball, well and does the majority of his scoring through them. He’s a great half-court player as he understands the value of moving off the ball and is able and willing to create shots for teammates when penetrating. The ball rarely stops when it reaches Beal’s hands, something that can’t be said for his elder back court mates, Kenny Boynton and Erving Walker. Playing alongside two ball-dominant guards like Boynton and Walker has to be nerve-wracking (it is for me just watching the two play), which could drive a freshman like Beal down the same path, but it obviously doesn’t. Beal serves as a stabilizer to the Gators’ offense, displaying his high-character play.

Beal is undersized for a pro 2-guard (listed at 6-foot-3), but he makes up for it by playing bigger on both ends with long arms and a solid frame. He’s also a great defensive rebounder for his size and position, averaging six rebounds a game and tallying a 17.1 DR%. His lack of height does become an issue when finishing around the basket, as he’s average at best in that aspect, which ultimately holds him back from being a lethal scorer.

What to Watch For: Let’s look to see if Beal finds that outside shooting stroke in the next two months that was heralded coming out of high school...."

closg00 · Post #127 » by **closg00** » Wed Jul 4, 2012 7:30 pm

Jeff K (Boston)

Best backcourt going forward: Beal/Wall, Irving/Waiters, or Gordon/Rivers?
Chad Ford
(1:10 PM)

1. Irving/Waiters 2. Beal/Wall 3. Gordon/Rivers

Brett (Cleveland)

Rank your ROY Candidates 1-5
Chad Ford
(1:24 PM)

1. Davis. 2. Waiters 3. Beal 4. Thomas Robinson 5. MKG

Picks 3 & 4, the ROY battle should be a good-one this year.

hands11 · Post #128 » by **hands11** » Wed Jul 4, 2012 8:05 pm

I agree it should be a good race.

I don't see Davis as a clear front runner but just another name in a pretty long list. Its hard to tell who it will be until the season starts and we see what these teams look like.

Its more a wide open field this year.

Robinson, Waiters, Rivers, Lillard would be in there for sure. MKG has a good chance at it since he will start right away and show his energy.

Post #129 » by **miller31time** » Wed Jul 4, 2012 10:38 pm

closg00 wrote:
Jeff K (Boston)

Best backcourt going forward: Beal/Wall, Irving/Waiters, or Gordon/Rivers?
Chad Ford
(1:10 PM)

1. Irving/Waiters 2. Beal/Wall 3. Gordon/Rivers

Brett (Cleveland)

Rank your ROY Candidates 1-5
Chad Ford
(1:24 PM)

1. Davis. 2. Waiters 3. Beal 4. Thomas Robinson 5. MKG

Picks 3 & 4, the ROY battle should be a good-one this year.

Interesting that Chad Ford would rather take the combo 1 and combo 2 backcourt over the pure point guard and pure shooting guard backcourt.

TheKingOfVa360 · Post #130 » by **TheKingOfVa360** » Wed Jul 4, 2012 11:37 pm

miller31time wrote:
closg00 wrote:
Jeff K (Boston)

Best backcourt going forward: Beal/Wall, Irving/Waiters, or Gordon/Rivers?
Chad Ford
(1:10 PM)

1. Irving/Waiters 2. Beal/Wall 3. Gordon/Rivers

Brett (Cleveland)

Rank your ROY Candidates 1-5
Chad Ford
(1:24 PM)

1. Davis. 2. Waiters 3. Beal 4. Thomas Robinson 5. MKG

Picks 3 & 4, the ROY battle should be a good-one this year.

Interesting that Chad Ford would rather take the combo 1 and combo 2 backcourt over the pure point guard and pure shooting guard backcourt.

Wiz get no love. Plus Waiters is going to be a bust anyways. Waiters and Irving couldn't defend a chair.

DCsOwn · Post #131 » by **DCsOwn** » Thu Jul 5, 2012 12:08 am

TheKingOfVa360 wrote:Jeff K (Boston)

Best backcourt going forward: Beal/Wall, Irving/Waiters, or Gordon/Rivers?
Chad Ford
(1:10 PM)

1. Irving/Waiters 2. Beal/Wall 3. Gordon/Rivers

Wiz get no love. Plus Waiters is going to be a bust anyways. Waiters and Irving couldn't defend a chair.

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I think that ranking mostly reflects how much more he likes Irving than Wall since he had Beal as his second highest rated player in the draft iirc, and tbh, that's Wall's fault. He has all-universe physical talent, but he really needs to refine his shooting and touch around the basket to be considered the type of player that he should become.

Take comfort in the fact that if Wall does that though, he'll be a perennial all-star and he'd probably be considered the best player on that list by most people

DCsOwn · Post #132 » by **DCsOwn** » Thu Jul 5, 2012 12:22 am

Also, I didn't really get to comment on the Beal selection, but I love the pick. His size for his position is average, but he has a solid wingspan and his athleticism is very underrated. He is much quicker than most people give him credit for, some of his functional quickness is diminished a tad by the fact that he doesn't handle it great, but from a triple-threat stance and off of screens, he can explode to the rim with surprising speed. That aspect of his game is definitely going to shock people.

I also predicted that he'd have a 38 inch vert in the combine thread when people were questioning his athleticism because I've seen the kid myriad times, in high school games, all-star games and in college, and the kid gets off the ground EXTREMELY well (33 inch no step, 39 inch max vert and it translates to game action.) Even though I'm reticent to us the Ray Allen comparison with this kid, one aspect of his game that is very comparable to young Allen's game is that very sneaky athleticism that is well above average but often overlooked because of the smoothness of his game. The reports on his intangibles are also very encouraging.

In summation, I think that the kid is a legitimate big-time talent, and I consider us pretty lucky to have him on the roster. Our back-court has the chance to be sensational if Wall irons out the rough parts of his game, and I'm talking best in the league type stuff. I'm VERY excited about this kid's future.

OffTheWall2 · Post #133 » by **OffTheWall2** » Thu Jul 5, 2012 1:42 am

Anyone know why Beal isn't wearing 23?

Is that number like unofficially retired here since Jordan wore it? No one else has since?

dangermouse · Post #134 » by **dangermouse** » Thu Jul 5, 2012 2:35 am

Alonzo Gee wore #23 here if i recall correctly. I think someone else did but im not 100%... I keep thinking Al Thornton but i dont think thats right.

What # is Beal wearing?

sfam · Post #135 » by **sfam** » Thu Jul 5, 2012 2:38 am

dangermouse wrote:Alonzo Gee wore #23 here if i recall correctly. I think someone else did but im not 100%... I keep thinking Al Thornton but i dont think thats right.

What # is Beal wearing?

#3 - apparently he used to wear this number when he was younger.

FAH1223 · Post #136 » by **FAH1223** » Thu Jul 5, 2012 4:32 pm

dangermouse wrote:Alonzo Gee wore #23 here if i recall correctly. think someone else did but im not 100%... I keep thinking Al Thornton but i dont think thats right.

What # is Beal wearing?

Nivek · Post #137 » by **Nivek** » Thu Jul 5, 2012 4:39 pm

#23s in Washington Bullets/Wizards history:

- Charles Davis
- Dennis DuVal (who could forget him?)
- Charles Jones
- Michael Jordan
- Leo Kaktaveck
- Frank Kudelka
- Tim Legler
- Fred Scolari
- John Williamson

If Beal ends up in 23, he'll have some big shoes to fill. I'm referring, of course, to Charles Jones.

Chocolate City Jordanaire · Post #138 » by **Chocolate City Jordanaire** » Thu Jul 5, 2012 6:04 pm

Hot Plate … Legs (must be a name ESPN gave him) … and MJ were all scorers. Beal fits the profile.

Dennis DuVal was a decent character actor. Or, was that Dennis Dugan? Robert Duvall, now he can act! My dad loves his role in Lonesome Dove. I liked him in the Godfather. He was Tom, the consigliere. Where have I heard that?

Charles Jones, wasn't he known as …. The Secret Weapon, Kev. Where have I heard that before? (The real secret is why he wore that number.)

And finally, ah, yes.,, Leo Kaktaveck and Frank Kudelka. They sound like Ernie Grunfeld draft picks. Pecherov. Veeremenko, Vesely, Kaktaveck, Kudelka, Satoransky. ...

DCZards · Post #139 » by **DCZards** » Thu Jul 5, 2012 6:41 pm

Chocolate City Jordanaire wrote:Hot Plate … Legs (must be a name ESPN gave him) … and MJ were all scorers. Beal fits the profile.

CCJ, you're confusing John "Hot Plate" Williams with John "Super John" Williamson. It's "Super John" who wore #23 for the Bullets in the early 1980s. Williamson, a shooting guard, was a scoring beast at one time, especially when he was in the ABA where he, Julius Irving and Larry Kenon led the NY Nets to a few championships. Super John was a tough guy who would use his strength to bully defenders in the paint.

Chocolate City Jordanaire · Post #140 » by **Chocolate City Jordanaire** » Thu Jul 5, 2012 7:23 pm

Oh, thanks, DCZ. You are right, I read Williamson and thought Williams.

I do remember Super John. He had a one-hand shot, sort of like George McGinnis. Ironically, what I do not remember is Super John as a Bullet. I remember him as a Net.

During the early 80s I was taking forever to graduate college. Didn't watch tv at all one year. I lived for a while with my girlfriend in the women's dorm at Bowie State. I didn't see a lot of NBA action back then, but I did see some action.

Super John as a Bullet??? I am seriously drawing a blank on that … Thanks, DCZ.