Beal: "Cleveland didn't want to see us"

[nate33]

Beal is not a competitor. Any real competitor with any self awareness would never make those comments.

I disagree. These are exactly the type of comments a competitor makes. You can criticize Beal for lacking self awareness, but not for lacking competitiveness.

[pineappleheadindc]

You can criticize Beal, but I don't think the Wizards would be down 40 at halftime at home to the Cavs.

[CobraCommander]

Seriously down by 40 in the second quarter?

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Uh on your home court... uh damn?


cobra!!!

[80sballboy]

LeBron James outcoaching Brad "next Pops and Red" Stevens. I guess the Wiz wore them out and rest does matter though it's just a bad matchup.

[mhd]

I turned off the game for a second. Is Thomas hurt? Was he benched to start the 3rd quarter?

[pineappleheadindc]

I turned off the game for a second. Is Thomas hurt? Was he benched to start the 3rd quarter?

Fake hurt. Weak minded, lacking pride.

[CobraCommander]

I agree with Beal...and honestly...if there was even a possiblity that what's happening to Boston could have happened to us...I AM GLAD WE ARE NOT PLAYING THE CAVS. The Boston Celtics are going to be scarred from this...trust me. Lebron is going to own every player on this roster for the rest of thier careers. The Celtics are not going to speak Lebrons name above a whisper after this series...

We dont need that in our lives.

[FAH1223]

I agree with Beal...and honestly...if there was even a possiblity that what's happening to Boston could have happened to us...I AM GLAD WE ARE NOT PLAYING THE CAVS. The Boston Celtics are going to be scarred from this...trust me. Lebron is going to own every player on this roster for the rest of thier careers. The Celtics are not going to speak Lebrons name above a whisper after this series...

We dont need that in our lives.

JR responds to Brad

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[payitforward]

Beal is not a competitor. Any real competitor with any self awareness would never make those comments.

I disagree. These are exactly the type of comments a competitor makes. You can criticize Beal for lacking self awareness, but not for lacking competitiveness.

Always hard to remember how young these guys are. This statement was made by a 23-year old. Not a wise thing to say, but not hard to understand.

I think JR Smith's response was on the money. Like being chastened by an older, more experienced cousin: "Talk when you win, shut up when you lose."

[Meliorus]

You can criticize Beal, but I don't think the Wizards would be down 40 at halftime at home to the Cavs.

I didn't think the Wizards would lose 4 out of 7 games to a team down 40 at halftime at home to the Cavs.

[JWizmentality]

Beal is not a competitor. Any real competitor with any self awareness would never make those comments.

I disagree. These are exactly the type of comments a competitor makes. You can criticize Beal for lacking self awareness, but not for lacking competitiveness.

No he lacks that too. He has a tendency to wilt under pressure. You know this. You've seen it. Sorry, we have different definition. I don't know what you call the person that sits at home and bemoans how he would have done great in the finals when he got eliminated in the previous round.

[Illmatic12]

Beal is not a competitor. Any real competitor with any self awareness would never make those comments.

I disagree. These are exactly the type of comments a competitor makes. You can criticize Beal for lacking self awareness, but not for lacking competitiveness.

No he lacks that too. He has a tendency to wilt under pressure. You know this. You've seen it. Sorry, we have different definition. I don't know what you call the person that sits at home and bemoans how he would have done great in the finals when he got eliminated in the previous round.

I disagree wholeheartedly. Beal is a true competitor. He was itching for a 7-game series against the Cavs , and you could see in the way that he played Game 7 that he didn't want to go home. Unfortunately the rest of his team didn't follow him.

I'm guessing you've never played competitive sports if you don't understand Brad's mentality. And that's ok, but don't make comments about a guy not being a competitor if you don't understand what that means yourself.

Now he shouldn't have made the comments right after his team losing. But I'd rather have a 23-yo kid who's chomping at the bit to compete, than guys like Derozan and Lowry who are already planning family vacations during the playoffs.

[JWizmentality]

I disagree. These are exactly the type of comments a competitor makes. You can criticize Beal for lacking self awareness, but not for lacking competitiveness.

No he lacks that too. He has a tendency to wilt under pressure. You know this. You've seen it. Sorry, we have different definition. I don't know what you call the person that sits at home and bemoans how he would have done great in the finals when he got eliminated in the previous round.

I disagree wholeheartedly. Beal is a true competitor. He was itching for a 7-game series against the Cavs , and you could see in the way that he played Game 7 that he didn't want to go home. Unfortunately the rest of his team didn't follow him.

I'm guessing you've never played competitive sports if you don't understand Brad's mentality. And that's ok, but don't make comments about a guy not being a competitor if you don't understand what that means yourself.

Now he shouldn't have made the comments right after his team losing. But I'd rather have a 23-yo kid who's chomping at the bit to compete, than guys like Derozan and Lowry who are already planning family vacations during the playoffs.

No, I've played sports my whole life. Sorry we're wired differently. Regardless, I don't need a "sports" license to give my opinion. When I got eliminated, I watched the finals figuring out how to get better, not sit there thinking I've already arrived with the arrogance that I could have done better if only....don't give me that crap. He played awesome in game 7, goody. Play that way for all 7 games, not when your back is up against the wall. Freakin J.R Smith put him in his place.

[Illmatic12]

No he lacks that too. He has a tendency to wilt under pressure. You know this. You've seen it. Sorry, we have different definition. I don't know what you call the person that sits at home and bemoans how he would have done great in the finals when he got eliminated in the previous round.

I disagree wholeheartedly. Beal is a true competitor. He was itching for a 7-game series against the Cavs , and you could see in the way that he played Game 7 that he didn't want to go home. Unfortunately the rest of his team didn't follow him.

I'm guessing you've never played competitive sports if you don't understand Brad's mentality. And that's ok, but don't make comments about a guy not being a competitor if you don't understand what that means yourself.

Now he shouldn't have made the comments right after his team losing. But I'd rather have a 23-yo kid who's chomping at the bit to compete, than guys like Derozan and Lowry who are already planning family vacations during the playoffs.

No, I've played sports my whole life. Sorry we're wired differently. Regardless, I don't need a "sports" license to give my opinion. When I got eliminated, I watched the finals figuring out how to get better, not sit there thinking I've already arrived with the arrogance that I could have done better if only....don't give me that crap. He played awesome in game 7, goody. Play that way for all 7 games, not when your back is up against the wall.

Again, I disagree completely. Beal has had that competitive arrogance his entire life and it's got him to the point of being top 5 SG in the world as a 23yo, so personally I hope he keeps that edge for as long as he's playing ball. Unfortunately our bench is terrible and didn't give us any help in Game 7, but I hope our core younger guys keep that same mentality next year and going into the future.

Anyways Brad simply said the same thing everyone is thinking.. Wiz are a group that has heart (at least our starters do) and were itching to face Cleveland. They wouldn't have laid down

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[montestewart]

Hopefully Beal keeps making comments like this in case it's a slow summer

[JWizmentality]

Well, I'm not going to sit here and argue on speculation. Saying we would have done better is just another way to make you feel better about your failure. Conjecture is useless. Cleveland could have just as easily taken us to the woodshed. It's easy to sit here and watch Boston get creamed so it makes you feel better about your own short comings. So all we're doing is postulating about shoulda woulda coulda. Funny...I know a way that could've been avoided. *smirk*

[Kanyewest]

Hopefully Beal keeps making comments like this in case it's a slow summer

It was a slow news day yesterday as well before the game. I was watching ESPN at a bar and Beal's made it to PTI and even Sportscenter. All before they started showing women's softball.

[montestewart]

Hopefully Beal keeps making comments like this in case it's a slow summer

It was a slow news day yesterday as well before the game. I was watching ESPN at a bar and Beal's made it to PTI and even Sportscenter. All before they started showing women's softball.

It's more entertaining when someone like Jordan Crawford says it. Who will be the next high-usage, low-efficiency, barely-a-backup to offer his variation of "I'm the straw that stirs the drink." Always good for a laugh.

Agree with other comments; in this context, Beal sounds a bit ridiculous, but overall, who cares? It's fine to respect an opponent, just don't fear them. Beal made great strides this year, that's the important thing to me.

[Chocolate City Jordanaire]

Oh STFU. Now is not the time to be running your mouth. Lebron and Cleveland are not the team to shy away from any competition. They would have ran through us just the same, and we would have at least been guaranteed a couple games from you where you can't dribble, shoot, pass, and fall over as you turn the ball over so STFU, enjoy the summer and try to work on your game to be more consistent, reliable, and mentally stable so you don't have to talk about how good you are when your arse is eliminated and sitting at home.

Greatest first two words/acronym post.

I nominate this for Hall of Fame post I didn't even read that s***

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[CobraCommander]

I agree with Beal...and honestly...if there was even a possiblity that what's happening to Boston could have happened to us...I AM GLAD WE ARE NOT PLAYING THE CAVS. The Boston Celtics are going to be scarred from this...trust me. Lebron is going to own every player on this roster for the rest of thier careers. The Celtics are not going to speak Lebrons name above a whisper after this series...

We dont need that in our lives.

JR responds to Brad

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JR actually cant respond to Brad....JR a witness of greatness ..not a true participant in making greatness happen. JR is more known for his lack of shirt than his actual game.