Bradley Beal is a professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association. In 2023, he started playing for the Phoenix Suns but he also used to play for the Washington Wizards.

Beal is a three-time NBA All-Star, most recently in 2021.

Player Profile and Personal Life

Bradley Emmanuel Beal Sr. was born on June 28, 1993, in St. Louis, Missouri in the United States of America. He stands 193 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 94 kg. He is right-handed and he is a shooting guard.

Team 232 phoenix suns Phoenix Suns
Position Shooting Guard
Height / weight 1.91 m / 94 kg
Born 28 Jun 1993
Nationality United States United States
Playing Style Right Handed
Nickname Big Panda
Team History
232 phoenix suns Phoenix 2023 - present
216 washington wizards Washington 2012 - 2023

His brothers play college football. He is in a relationship with Kamiah Adams and they have three children together. Beal is family friends with rapper Nelly. He also used to babysit Jayson Tatum.

High School and College Career

Beal attended Chaminade High School in Creve Coeur, Missouri. While there, he was named the 2011 Mr. Show-Me Basketball. That year, he was also named a McDonald’s All-American and the Gatorade Player of the Year.

Beal committed to play for the University of Florida from 2011 to 2012. In 2012, he was named to the First-team All-SEC.

Professional Career

Beal joined the NBA in 2012. He was chosen third overall in the first round by the Washington Wizards. In his first year in the NBA, he was named to the 2013 NBA All-Rookie First Team.

He unfortunately suffered from injuries from 2014 to 2016, which hampered his performance. He experienced a breakthrough in the 2016-2017 seasons and 2018, he was named an NBA All-Star for the first time.

Beal would be named an All-Star again in 2019 and 2021. Also in 2021, he was named to the All-NBA Third Team.

At the start of 2022, he had to undergo surgery on his left wrist. In July 2022, he signed a 5-year extension with the Wizards. In June 2023, he was traded to the Phoenix Suns along with Isaiah Todd and Jordan Goodwin.

Career Highlights

  • 2018, 2019, 2021 - NBA All-Star
  • 2021 - All-NBA Third Team
  • 2013 - NBA All-Rookie First Team
  • 2012 - First-team All-SEC
  • 2011 - Gatorade National Player of the Year
  • 2011 - First-team Parade All-American
  • 2011 - McDonald’s All-American
  • 2011 - Mr. Show-Me Basketball
  • 2010 - FIBA Under-17 World Cup MVP

Medal Record, Men’s basketball, representing the United States

  • Gold - 2009 FIBA Americas U16 Championship Argentina
  • Gold - 2010 FIBA World U17 Championship Hamburg

People Ask

What team does Bradley Beal play for?

As of the 2023-2024 season, he plays for the Phoenix Suns. From 2012-2023, he played for the Washington Wizards.

When was Bradley Beal drafted into the NBA?

He was the third overall pick of the 2012 NBA Draft, selected by the Washington Wizards.

How tall is Bradley Beal?

He is 193 cm or 6 feet and 4 inches tall.

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