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4 reasons why trading for Bradley Beal would be bad for the Cleveland Cavaliers

By Chad Porto

Dec 3, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) rolls into the crowd after being fouled by Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) during the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 3, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) rolls into the crowd after being fouled by Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) during the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /
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WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 30: Kevin Love #0 of the Cleveland Cavaliers posts up against Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards in the third quarter at the Capital One Arena on December 30, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 30: Kevin Love #0 of the Cleveland Cavaliers posts up against Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards in the third quarter at the Capital One Arena on December 30, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) /

Declining and Overall Play

Bradley Beal had a bad 2021-2022 season. That’s not up for debate. He played just 40 games (more on that later) and shot his worst from the floor since he was 23. He fell off from scoring the ball, dropping his points per game total by eight full points, and his three-point shooting was abysmal, barely 30%.

There’s no reason to think he’ll ever be a 30-point scorer a game ever again. Why would he? Especially on the Cavs? Beal isn’t anything impressive outside of his ability to score. He’s not a great passer, he can’t help rebounding and his defense is bad.

Frankly, and I mean this, Collin Sexton looks like a better fit with the Cavaliers than Beal.

Beal isn’t the superstar so many think or want him to be. He’s had one All-NBA nod and it was on a team that saw him jack up 22 shots a game just to finish with 34 wins. Beal isn’t that guy. We’ve seen real All-NBA guys and what they’re capable of. For the price of his game, he’s just not worth investing in.

Not when the one thing he’s good at, scoring, can be had for cheaper with Sexton. Give Sexton a shot and avoid having to pay hand over fist for Beal and his bloated reputation.

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