Re: John Wall: Bradley Beal And I Have A Tendency To Dislike Each Other On Court

[RealGM Wiretap]

John Wall admitted that he and Bradley Beal occasionally dislike each other on the court.

The Washington Wizards re-signed Beal this offseason. Wall signed an $80 million deal for five years in 2013 for what was then a max deal under a $58.7 million salary cap. Beal signed his max for five years under a $94.1 million cap.

"I think a lot of times we have a tendency to dislike each other on the court. … We got to be able to put that to the side. If you miss somebody on one play or don’t have something go right ... as long as you come to each other and talk. If I starting arguing with somebody I’m cool. I’m just playing basketball," Wall said.

"Now that you have your money you got to go out there and improve your game. I want you to be an All-Star just as much as I’m an All-Star.  If we were playing well as a tandem like the other two superstars that play together as a backcourt, play as a tandem, one night it’s going to be his night, one night it’s going to be mine, some nights it might be both of us. Those are nights it’s going to be tough to beat us."

Wall is willing to share the individual success with Beal.

“I want it all to be on me. At the same time I want him to be right there with me. He’s my sidekick. I’m A. He’s A-1. He’s right there," Wall said. "That’s something we got to do on the first day of training camp. We have to go in there and understand and get on the same page.

"If we’re not on the same page and we have our ups and downs we’ll keep dealing with the same problems. We have to get control of it. I think it’s hanging out off the court, doing those little things (helps)."

Via J. Michael/Comcast

[engelbert321]

Why is he always talking about other players' salaries??

[7 Footer]

Why is he always talking about other players' salaries??

LMAO, noticed this aswell. Most scrubs are getting paid more than him and he mad.

[JonFromVA]

The day John Wall starts caring more about his team and not who's "A" or "A-1" is when he becomes a factor in the league.

[Reeko]

Did he ever stop to think that maybe the reason other superstar backcourt tandems get along is because one isn't referring to the other as his sidekick. Or airing out the differences in public. Wall is a talented player, but he seriously lacks leadership qualities. You would never hear something like this from Curry or Lowry.

[Marionettetc]

Overpaid scrub talking about better teammate, calling him a sidekick.

[GaaBaaBoo]

Did he ever stop to think that maybe the reason other superstar backcourt tandems get along is because one isn't referring to the other as his sidekick. Or airing out the differences in public. Wall is a talented player, but he seriously lacks leadership qualities. You would never hear something like this from Curry or Lowry.

This.

[LaRance]

Overpaid scrub talking about better teammate, calling him a sidekick.

Let's not get carried away. Wall is no scrub. but I am surprised he's airing out his dirty laundry

[RonaldArtest]

Wall strikes me as a bit of an emotional lesbian with these comments. All jokes aside, calling a guy your sidekick usually isn't a good way to win them over.

[MrDollarBills]

he sounds like a bitch and if Beal is cool with another man calling him his sidekick he's a bitch too

[Slava]

I actually like this, he's throwing down the challenge for Beal to step up his game. If you think you are a max player by salary it should come with the expectations of being a max player in terms of production.

I'm okay with Wall calling Beal a sidekick because he hasn't proven that he can fill that role before thinking of competing with Wall for the spot of a top dog.

[Coralogre]

John will have to back track on those comments or the Wizards are toast. I am smelling trade at some point if he doesn't fix it.

[vic]

This is hilarious. Well seems pretty immature and prideful, he has a lot of growing up to do.

I'm glad they won't be a factor in the East. Wall has to understand it as the point guard he can't have that I'm A he's A1 he's my sidekick Mentality. His immaturity is fascinating they need an nba reality show for teams lik this.

[Donnyxc]

I actually like this, he's throwing down the challenge for Beal to step up his game. If you think you are a max player by salary it should come with the expectations of being a max player in terms of production.

I'm okay with Wall calling Beal a sidekick because he hasn't proven that he can fill that role before thinking of competing with Wall for the spot of a top dog.

I'm with you on this. It's unclear what the media was asking him, and he opened up about his Team chemistry. He's not saying Beal is a sidekick in a bad way. It's more of an honest "Let's stop b-s-ing around on the court, and do better". Sounds like he actually wants to make that effort, and be boys with Beal.

Unfortunately, a lot of the issue with Beal is injuries. With injuries comes a lack of consistency that is required to be very good at anything.

[Jvaughn]

Is he taking interview tips from Derrick Rose? Just play your game. No need for the talk.

[Coralogre]

I actually like this, he's throwing down the challenge for Beal to step up his game. If you think you are a max player by salary it should come with the expectations of being a max player in terms of production.

I'm okay with Wall calling Beal a sidekick because he hasn't proven that he can fill that role before thinking of competing with Wall for the spot of a top dog.

I'm with you on this. It's unclear what the media was asking him, and he opened up about his Team chemistry. He's not saying Beal is a sidekick in a bad way. It's more of an honest "Let's stop b-s-ing around on the court, and do better". Sounds like he actually wants to make that effort, and be boys with Beal.

Unfortunately, a lot of the issue with Beal is injuries. With injuries comes a lack of consistency that is required to be very good at anything.

How he said what he said...
"Now that you have your money you got to go out there and improve your game. I want you to be an All-Star just as much as I’m an All-Star. If we were playing well as a tandem like the other two superstars that play together as a back court, play as a tandem, one night it’s going to be his night, one night it’s going to be mine, some nights it might be both of us. Those are nights it’s going to be tough to beat us."

How he should have said what he said...
We've, the team, has shown that we are committed to Bradley. Now it is incumbent on us to work together to improve as a team. I would like us both to be All-Stars when everything is said and done. If we could raise our collective play to an all-star level then we could be considered with the best back court duos in the league in my opinion.

Conclusion
John must learn to inspire his team mates with his words and not let his words be the cause of division. He should learn to measure his words carefully and not let the media or any other outside influences in the details of his locker room. Like Bradley's game, Johns leadership needs to be proven and could stand improvement.

[IAMZOOTED]

I actually like this, he's throwing down the challenge for Beal to step up his game. If you think you are a max player by salary it should come with the expectations of being a max player in terms of production.

I'm okay with Wall calling Beal a sidekick because he hasn't proven that he can fill that role before thinking of competing with Wall for the spot of a top dog.

I'm with you on this. It's unclear what the media was asking him, and he opened up about his Team chemistry. He's not saying Beal is a sidekick in a bad way. It's more of an honest "Let's stop b-s-ing around on the court, and do better". Sounds like he actually wants to make that effort, and be boys with Beal.

Unfortunately, a lot of the issue with Beal is injuries. With injuries comes a lack of consistency that is required to be very good at anything.

How he said what he said...
"Now that you have your money you got to go out there and improve your game. I want you to be an All-Star just as much as I’m an All-Star. If we were playing well as a tandem like the other two superstars that play together as a back court, play as a tandem, one night it’s going to be his night, one night it’s going to be mine, some nights it might be both of us. Those are nights it’s going to be tough to beat us."

How he should have said what he said...
We've, the team, has shown that we are committed to Bradley. Now it is incumbent on us to work together to improve as a team. I would like us both to be All-Stars when everything is said and done. If we could raise our collective play to an all-star level then we could be considered with the best back court duos in the league in my opinion.

Conclusion
John must learn to inspire his team mates with his words and not let his words be the cause of division. He should learn to measure his words carefully and not let the media or any other outside influences in the details of his locker room. Like Bradley's game, Johns leadership needs to be proven and could stand improvement.

The way wall said it was just fine. I highly doubt beal had any problem with the way he said it

[Pickled Prunes]

John Wall admitted that he and Bradley Beal occasionally dislike each other on the court.

So how do they feel about each other for the remaining 30 games?