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Bradley Beal is a professional basketball player who currently plays for the Washington Wizards of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Here are some interesting facts about him:
Beal was born on June 28, 1993, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Besta and Bobby Beal. He has four brothers, all of whom were college athletes.
Bradley Beal was part of the United States National Basketball team for the 2010 FIBA Under-17 World Championship. He was declared the Most Valuable Player of the tournament and made it to the All-Tournament Team.
Beal attended Chaminade College Preparatory School in Missouri and was named the 2011 Mr. Show-Me Basketball apart from being named 2011 Gatorade National Player of the Year.
Bradley Beal accepted an athletic scholarship from the University of Florida and earned his first SEC Freshman of the Week award for the period from 21st to 28th November 2011. He recorded 18.5 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1.5 steals in two wins over Wright State and Jacksonville.
Beal forgoes three years of college eligibility and was drafted as the third overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft by the Washington Wizards, on June 28, 2012.
Beal became the first player in franchise history with 2,000 points, 400 rebounds, and 400 assists in a season.
Beal was named the Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month for December 2012 and January 2013.
Beal ended his rookie season averaging 13.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.4 assists, as a starter in 46 of 56 games. He was named to the NBA All-Rookie first team and finished third in voting for the NBA Rookie of the Year award.
Beal was named an All-Star for the first time in his career in 2018.
Beal is a philanthropist and has been involved in various charitable activities. He has donated money to the St. Louis Children's Hospital and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington.
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