Childhood and Education Journey of Bradley Beal in Timeline
An overview of the childhood and early education of Bradley Beal, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.
Bradley Beal is an American professional basketball player currently with the Phoenix Suns. Drafted third overall by the Washington Wizards in 2012, he spent eleven seasons with the team, earning accolades such as All-Rookie First Team honors, an All-NBA Third Team selection, and three All-Star appearances. Beal ranks as the second all-time leading scorer for the Wizards. He played college basketball at the University of Florida before entering the NBA.
June 28, 1993: Bradley Beal Born
On June 28, 1993, Bradley Emmanuel Beal Sr. was born. He later became a professional basketball player.
November 30, 2009: Committed to University of Florida
On November 30, 2009, Bradley Beal committed to the University of Florida to play basketball.
November 28, 2011: Named SEC Freshman of the Week
On November 28, 2011, Bradley Beal was named SEC Freshman of the Week after averaging 18.5 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and 1.5 steals in two wins.
2011: Awards and Honors in High School
At the end of Bradley Beal's senior season in 2011, he was named the 2011 Mr. Show-Me Basketball and the 2011 Gatorade National Player of the Year, recognizing him as the top high school basketball player.
2011: Played for Florida Gators
In 2011, Bradley Beal played for coach Billy Donovan's Gators team at the University of Florida.
October 11, 2014: Fractured Wrist Requiring Surgery
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.
2018: Birth of Eldest Son
In 2018, Bradley Beal's eldest son, Bradley "Deuce" Beal II, was born.
2019: Birth of Second Son
In 2019, Bradley Beal's second son, Braylen Beal, was born.
August 2020: Mansion Sale
In August 2020, Bradley Beal sold his McLean, Virginia mansion for $3.5 million.
2020: Marriage
In 2020, Bradley Beal and Kamiah Adams got married, with the ceremony delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2021: Ruled out of Tokyo Olympics
In 2021, Bradley Beal was ruled out for the Tokyo Olympics after testing positive for the coronavirus.
June 30, 2022: Becomes a Free Agent
On June 30, 2022, Bradley Beal declined his $36.4 million option to become a free agent.
2022: Birth of Third Son
In 2022, Bradley Beal's third son, Braxton Beal, was born.
2023: Trade Discussions Begin
In 2023, Bradley Beal and the Wizards began discussing the possibility of trading him to another team.
2024: Olympic Interest
In 2024, Bradley Beal expressed interest in joining the U.S. Olympic team if asked.
