Bradley Beal has already been putting in work this summer, hoping to have a big return to form next season as he looks to be entering his 30s. Beal has been a Washington Wizard his entire career but has already made a decision on his future that he is yet to reveal to everyone else.
What matter is playing basketball, and that is what Beal loves doing more than anything. Beal unveiled the refurbishment of the ‘Banneker court’ near HBCU Howard University in Washington, DC. They held a free basketball camp for kids aged 6-14 in partnership with the Wizards. Beal was casually playing with the people that came for the event and took pictures with everyone.
One kid in attendance had some fun at Beal’s expense, as he yelled ‘brick’ when Beal took his first shot of the day. Little did anyone know, the kid would make a perfect prediction as Beal air-balled the shot.
Bradley Beal taking the first shots at the refurbished Banneker courts
One of the kids yelled ‘brick’ and Brad airballed 😂 pic.twitter.com/jxXRRWOWkB
— Hoop District (@Hoop_District) June 18, 2022
That’s an unfortunate but hilarious moment for Beal, one of the best shooters and scorers in the league right now. Beal does need to do more on the court now if he is serious about making a jump into becoming a consistent playoff performer. The Wizards have added pieces over the last few seasons, but is it enough to keep Beal content?
There is a chance that Beal demands to be moved internally, which could allow the Wizards to get some assets for him rather than lose him to unrestricted free agency. Either way, it is a big summer for the player and the team.
Washington can offer Beal a super-max contract but is it worth it from their end to tie up Beal with an almost $50 million-per-year contract just to be a low seed in the post-season? A crossroads has emerged, and it will be interesting to see if the team and player finally split in 2022.
