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 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.

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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.

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.

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: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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: 21st 1,800-Point Season

In 2017–18, Bradley Beal recorded the 21st 1,800-point season in team history.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.