History of Bradley Beal in Timeline
Bradley Beal is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA. He is known as “the Big Panda”. Beal is a three-time NBA All-Star and has been selected to the All-NBA Third Team once. He is a recognized figure in professional basketball.
1961: Oscar Robertson's 40 point game
In 1961-62 Oscar Robertson had multiple games of 40 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds in a season.
1979: Wizards First Game 7 since 1979
In May 2017, the Wizards played in its first Game 7 since 1979, which Bradley Beal led with 38 points.
June 28, 1993: Bradley Beal's Birth
On June 28, 1993, Bradley Emmanuel Beal Sr., nicknamed "the Big Panda", was born. He later became a professional basketball player in the NBA.
2004: Gilbert Arenas Three Point Record
In 2004-05, Gilbert Arenas set the franchise single-season three-point record before Bradley Beal surpassed it in 2017.
2005: Wizards Last Reached Second Round of Playoffs
In 2014, when Bradley Beal and the Wizards defeated the Bulls in the first round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs, it was the first time since 2005 that the franchise had reached the second round.
2006: Gilbert Arenas Three Point Record
In 2006-07, Gilbert Arenas had 205 three pointers, setting the franchise single-season three-point record before Bradley Beal surpassed it in 2017.
November 30, 2009: Commits to University of Florida
On November 30, 2009, Bradley Beal committed to the University of Florida to play basketball.
2010: FIBA Under-17 World Championship
In 2010, Bradley Beal competed for the U.S. in the FIBA Under-17 World Championship, where he won the championship while averaging 18 points per game.
November 28, 2011: SEC Freshman of the Week
On November 28, 2011, Bradley Beal was named SEC Freshman of the Week. During the week of 11/21-11/28, he averaged 18.5 points, seven rebounds, two assists and 1.5 steals in two wins over Wright State and Jacksonville.
2011: Plays for Florida Gators
In 2011, Bradley Beal played for coach Billy Donovan's Gators team at the University of Florida after accepting an athletic scholarship.
2011: Mr. Show-Me Basketball and Gatorade National Player of the Year
In 2011, at the end of his senior season, Bradley Beal was named the 2011 Mr. Show-Me Basketball, recognizing him as the top high school basketball player in Missouri. He was also named the 2011 Gatorade National Player of the Year.
April 13, 2012: Declares for NBA Draft
On April 13, 2012, Bradley Beal declared for the NBA draft, foregoing his final three years of college eligibility.
June 28, 2012: Drafted by Washington Wizards
On June 28, 2012, his 19th birthday, Bradley Beal was drafted with the third overall pick in the 2012 NBA draft by the Washington Wizards.
December 2012: Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month
In December 2012, Bradley Beal was named the Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month.
2012: NBA All-Rookie First Team
At the end of the 2012-13 season, Bradley Beal was named to the NBA All-Rookie first team and finished third in voting for the NBA Rookie of the Year award.
2012: Drafted by Washington Wizards
In 2012, Bradley Beal was drafted by the Washington Wizards with the third overall pick.
January 4, 2013: Career High Against the Brooklyn Nets
On January 4, 2013, Bradley Beal scored a then career high 24 points and hit a clutch three-pointer to send the game to double overtime against the Brooklyn Nets, though the Wizards ultimately lost.
January 2013: Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month
In January 2013, Bradley Beal was again named the Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month.
April 3, 2013: Right Leg Injury
On April 3, 2013, it was announced that Bradley Beal would miss the remainder of the 2012–13 season due to a right leg injury.
November 10, 2013: Career High 34 Points
On November 10, 2013, Bradley Beal surpassed his then-career high by scoring 34 points in an overtime loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
2013: All-Rookie First Team Selection
In 2013, Bradley Beal was named to the All-Rookie First Team.
April 29, 2014: Wizards advance to second round of Eastern Conference Playoffs
On April 29, 2014, Bradley Beal and the Wizards defeated the Bulls in the first round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs, moving the team on to the second round.
October 11, 2014: Wrist Fracture
On October 11, 2014, an MRI revealed that Bradley Beal had a non-displaced fracture of the scaphoid bone in his left wrist, requiring surgery and ruling him out for six to eight weeks.
November 4, 2015: Wizards Win Against Spurs
On November 4, 2015, Bradley Beal scored a game-high 25 points and made a three-pointer with 0.3 seconds remaining to lift the Wizards to a 102–99 win over the San Antonio Spurs.
July 26, 2016: Re-signs with Wizards
On July 26, 2016, Bradley Beal re-signed with the Washington Wizards on a five-year, $128 million contract.
November 19, 2016: Scores 34 Points Against Heat
On November 19, 2016, Bradley Beal scored 34 points in a 114–111 loss to the Miami Heat.
February 6, 2017: 41-Point Effort Against Cavaliers
On February 6, 2017, Bradley Beal had a 41-point effort in a 140–135 overtime loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
February 24, 2017: Scores 40 Points Against 76ers
On February 24, 2017, Bradley Beal scored 40 points in a 120–112 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, recording his fourth 40-point game of the season.
March 29, 2017: Breaks Franchise Single-Season Three-Point Record
On March 29, 2017, Bradley Beal scored 27 points in a 133–124 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, surpassing Gilbert Arenas for the franchise single-season three-point record with 209 three-pointers by the end of the game.
May 12, 2017: Game 6 win against Celtics
On May 12, 2017, Bradley Beal scored a game-high 33 points to help the Wizards avoid elimination and force a Game 7 in their second-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics with a 92–91 Game 6 win.
November 1, 2017: Season-High 40 Points
On November 1, 2017, Bradley Beal scored a then season-high 40 points in a 122–116 loss to the Phoenix Suns.
November 20, 2017: Youngest Player to Reach 700 Three-Pointers
On November 20, 2017, in a 99–88 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, Bradley Beal scored 23 points and became the youngest player in NBA history to reach 700 made three-pointers.
December 5, 2017: Career-High 51 Points
On December 5, 2017, Bradley Beal scored a then career-high 51 points in a 106–92 win over the Portland Trail Blazers, including five three-pointers and a career-high 21 field goals.
2017: Partnership with St. Louis Eagles
In 2017, Beal formed a partnership with the St. Louis Eagles AAU basketball club, which he played for in high school, and the organization was renamed Bradley Beal Elite.
2017: 21st 1,800-Point Season
In 2017–18, Bradley Beal recorded the 21st 1,800-point season in team history.
December 31, 2017: Wizards Win Over Bulls
On December 31, 2017, Bradley Beal scored 17 of his 39 points in the fourth quarter to lead Washington to a 114–110 win over the Chicago Bulls. He scored 15 straight points in the fourth as the Wizards rallied from an eight-point deficit early in the period. He also had nine rebounds and tied a then career high with nine assists.
January 23, 2018: Named NBA All-Star
On January 23, 2018, Bradley Beal was named an NBA All-Star for the first time.
March 4, 2018: Career-High 11 Assists
On March 4, 2018, Bradley Beal recorded 22 points and a then-career-high 11 assists in a 98–95 loss to the Indiana Pacers.
March 14, 2018: Wizards Win Against Celtics
On March 14, 2018, Bradley Beal scored 34 points in a 125–124 double-overtime win over the Boston Celtics.
October 20, 2018: Franchise Record for Most Three-Pointers
On October 20, 2018, Bradley Beal scored 32 points, going 6 for 11 on three-pointers, in a 117–113 loss to the Toronto Raptors. He broke Washington's franchise record for most three-pointers in a career, surpassing Gilbert Arenas (868) by making his 869th during the fourth quarter.
April 2019: Franchise History Milestone
In April 2019, Bradley Beal became the first player in Wizards franchise history with 2,000 points, 400 rebounds, and 400 assists in a season. He also became the first player in Wizards franchise history to average at least 25 points, five rebounds, and five assists, while appearing in all 82 games for the second consecutive season.
October 17, 2019: Contract Extension with Wizards
On October 17, 2019, Bradley Beal signed a two-year contract extension worth a maximum of $72 million to remain with the Wizards.
October 30, 2019: 46 Points Against Rockets
On October 30, 2019, Bradley Beal recorded 46 points and 8 assists in a 159–158 loss to the Houston Rockets.
February 23, 2020: Scored Career-High 53 Points
On February 23, 2020, Bradley Beal scored a then career-high 53 points in a loss to the Chicago Bulls. During the game, Beal also passed Jeff Malone for second on the Wizards' all time scoring list.
July 7, 2020: Opted Out of NBA Restart
On July 7, 2020, it was announced that Bradley Beal would not participate in the 2019–20 NBA restart in Walt Disney World at Orlando due to a shoulder injury.
August 2020: Sold McLean, Virginia Mansion
In August 2020, Beal sold his 12,000 square-foot French Provencal-style McLean, Virginia mansion for $3.5 million to Steve Salis.
2020: Married Kamiah Adams
Beal and his wife Kamiah Adams got married in 2020, although the ceremony was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020: Committed to U.S. Olympic Team
In 2020, Beal committed to playing on the U.S. Olympic team, which was delayed until 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020: Career-High Scoring Season
In the 2020-21 season, Beal achieved a career-high average of 31.3 points per game. He finished second only to Steph Curry, who averaged 32.0. The 31.3 points per game for a season stands as the franchise record.
January 6, 2021: Tied Franchise Record with 60 Points
On January 6, 2021, Beal scored a career-high 60 points in a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, which tied Gilbert Arenas' Wizards franchise record for points scored in a game by an individual.
2021: All-NBA Third Team Selection
In 2021, Bradley Beal was selected for the All-NBA Third Team.
February 8, 2022: Season-Ending Wrist Surgery
On February 8, 2022, Bradley Beal decided to undergo season-ending surgery on his left wrist. Beal played 40 games on the season but also shot a career-low 30% from three-point range. He averaged a career-high 6.6 assists per game.
June 30, 2022: Declined Player Option
On June 30, 2022, Beal declined his $36.4 million option to become a free agent.
February 28, 2023: Scored Season-High 37 Points
On February 28, 2023, Beal scored a season-high 37 points in a win over the Atlanta Hawks.
June 24, 2023: Traded to Phoenix Suns
On June 24, 2023, Beal was traded to the Phoenix Suns along with Jordan Goodwin and Isaiah Todd in exchange for a package that included draft picks, Landry Shamet, and Chris Paul.
November 8, 2023: Suns Debut
On November 8, 2023, after missing the first seven games of the season due to lower back tightness, Beal debuted with the Phoenix Suns against the Chicago Bulls, scoring 13 points in 23 minutes during an overtime win.
2023: Trade Discussions
In 2023, Beal and the Wizards began discussing possibly trading him to another team during the offseason.
2023: Traded to Phoenix Suns
In 2023, Bradley Beal was traded to the Phoenix Suns where he struggled with constant injuries during his time there.
January 11, 2024: Scored 37 Points Against Lakers
On January 11, 2024, Beal scored 37 points and made 8-of-10 three-pointers in a win against the Los Angeles Lakers.
April 14, 2024: Helped Suns Secure Playoff Spot
On April 14, 2024, Beal scored a game-high 36 points and grabbed a team-high 6 rebounds in a win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, helping the Suns secure a spot in the playoffs.
2024: Acquired Naming Rights to Sports Facility
In 2024, Beal acquired naming rights to a sports facility in Chesterfield, Missouri, and the Beal Center now hosts Bradley Beal Elite team events.
January 6, 2025: Moved to Bench
With the Suns at 15-18, on January 6, 2025, the Suns moved Beal to the bench in favor of Ryan Dunn for their game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Beal scored 20 of his 25 points in the second half, helping Phoenix snap a four-game losing streak.
July 16, 2025: Waived by Suns
On July 16, 2025, Beal was waived by the Suns after a contract buyout agreement.
July 18, 2025: Signed with Los Angeles Clippers
On July 18, 2025, Beal signed a two-year $11 million contract with the Los Angeles Clippers including a player option for the 2026–27 season.
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