Bradley Beal's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Bradley Beal. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Bradley Beal is an American professional basketball player currently with the Phoenix Suns. Drafted third overall by the Washington Wizards in 2012 after playing college basketball for the Florida Gators, he spent eleven seasons with the Wizards. Beal earned NBA All-Rookie First Team honors in 2013 and was named to the All-NBA Third Team in 2021. A three-time All-Star, Beal ranks second on the Wizards' all-time leading scorer list. He was traded to the Suns in 2023.

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1961: Oscar Robertson stats.

On January 13, 2019, Bradley Beal had his second triple-double of the season, collecting season highs of 43 points and 15 assists along with 10 rebounds in a 140–138 double-overtime loss to the Raptors. He joined Oscar Robertson as the only players in NBA history with multiple games of 40 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds in a season—Robertson had three such games in 1961–62.

2004: Gilbert Arenas single-season three-point record

On March 29, 2017, Bradley Beal scored 27 points in a 133–124 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. During the game, Beal surpassed Gilbert Arenas for the franchise single-season three-point record. Gilbert Arenas had 205 three-pointers in 2004-05.

2006: Gilbert Arenas single-season three-point record

2010: FIBA Under-17 World Championship

In 2010, Bradley Beal competed for the U.S. in the FIBA Under-17 World Championship, winning the championship while averaging 18 points per game.

November 28, 2011: Named SEC Freshman of the Week

Bradley Beal was named SEC Freshman of the Week on November 28, 2011. During the week of 11/21–11/28, Beal averaged 18.5 points, seven rebounds, two assists and 1.5 steals in two wins over Wright State and Jacksonville.

2011: Named Mr. Show-Me Basketball and Gatorade National Player of the Year

In 2011, Bradley Beal was named the 2011 Mr. Show-Me Basketball which recognized him as the top high school basketball player in the state of Missouri. He was also named the 2011 Gatorade National Player of the Year.

December 2012: Named Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month

In December 2012, Bradley Beal was named the Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month.

January 2013: Named Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month

In January 2013, Bradley Beal was named the Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month.

2013: Named to All-Rookie First Team

In 2013, Bradley Beal was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team.

March 29, 2017: Surpassed Gilbert Arenas for Franchise Single-Season Three-Point Record

November 20, 2017: Youngest Player to Reach 700 Made 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 31, 2017: Led Wizards to Victory 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 was subsequently named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played Monday, December 25 through Sunday, December 31.

January 23, 2018: Named NBA All-Star

On January 23, 2018, Bradley Beal was named an NBA All-Star for the first time.

October 20, 2018: Broke Washington's Franchise Record for Most Three-Pointers in a Career

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: First Player in Franchise History

In April 2019, Bradley Beal became the first player in 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.

February 23, 2020: Career-High 53 Points

On February 23, 2020, Bradley Beal scored a then career-high 53 points in a loss to the Chicago Bulls, also passing Jeff Malone for second on the Wizards' all time scoring list.

January 6, 2021: Career-High 60 Points

On January 6, 2021, Bradley Beal scored a career high of 60 points in a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, tying Gilbert Arenas' Wizards franchise record.