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, 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.
1961: Oscar Robertson Multiple 40 Point Games
In 1961, Oscar Robertson had three 40 point games, 15 assists, and 10 rebounds.
1979: Wizards first Game 7 since 1979
In 1979 was Wizards first Game 7 since 1979.
2004: Gilbert Arena's 3-Point Record
In 2004 Gilbert Arena had 205 three-pointers.
2005: Last time Wizards reached the second round
In 2005, the Wizards had last reached the second round before the April 29, 2014 win.
2006: Gilbert Arena's 3-Point Record
In 2006 Gilbert Arena had 205 three-pointers.
2007: Last player to score 50 points
In 2007, Kobe Bryant was the last player to score 50 points on consecutive nights, before Bradley Beal did it on February 23 and 24, 2020.
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: 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.
December 2012: Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month
In December 2012, Bradley Beal was named the Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month.
January 4, 2013: Career High 24 Points vs Brooklyn Nets
On January 4, 2013, Bradley Beal scored a then career-high 24 points against the Brooklyn Nets, also hitting a clutch three-pointer to send the game to double overtime.
January 2013: Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month
In January 2013, Bradley Beal was named the Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month for the second consecutive month.
November 10, 2013: Career High 34 Points vs Oklahoma City Thunder
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: Named to All-Rookie First Team
In 2013, Bradley Beal was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team for his performance during his first season with the Washington Wizards.
April 29, 2014: Wizards Defeated Bulls in Playoffs
On April 29, 2014, Bradley Beal and the Washington Wizards defeated the Chicago Bulls in the first round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs, advancing to the second round for the first time since 2005.
November 4, 2015: Game-Winning Shot 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.
February 6, 2017: Another 41-Point Effort
On February 6, 2017, Bradley Beal had another 41-point effort in a 140–135 overtime loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
February 24, 2017: Scored 40 Points
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: Broke Single Season 3-Point Record
On March 29, 2017, Bradley Beal scored 27 points against the Los Angeles Clippers and surpassed Gilbert Arenas for the franchise single-season three-point record, finishing with 209 three-pointers.
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 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 to Reach 700 Made Three-Pointers
On November 20, 2017, Bradley Beal became the youngest player in NBA history to reach 700 made three-pointers, scoring 23 points in a win over the Milwaukee Bucks.
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, hitting five three-pointers and making a career-high 21 field goals.
2017: Recorded the 21st 1,800-point season
In the 2017–18 season, 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 in his career.
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: Broke Franchise Record
On October 20, 2018, Bradley Beal broke Washington's franchise record for most three-pointers in a career, surpassing Gilbert Arenas (868) by making his 869th during the fourth quarter in a loss to the Toronto Raptors.
April 2019: Franchise history records
In April 2019, Bradley Beal became the first player in franchise history with 2,000 points, 400 rebounds and 400 assists in a season, averaging 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 and 8 assists
On October 30, 2019, Bradley Beal recorded 46 points and 8 assists in a 159–158 loss to the Houston Rockets.
February 23, 2020: Career High 53 points and Passed Jeff Malone
On February 23, 2020, Bradley Beal scored a then career-high 53 points in a loss to the Chicago Bulls, and passed Jeff Malone for second on the Wizards' all time scoring list.
January 6, 2021: Career High Scoring Game
On January 6, 2021, Bradley Beal scored a career-high 60 points in a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, tying Gilbert Arenas' Wizards franchise record.
2021: Named to All-NBA Third Team
In 2021, Bradley Beal was named to the All-NBA Third Team, recognizing him as one of the top players in the league.
