Bradley Beal Owns January

2013 – The Rise of the Beal   Bradley Beal has had an up and down season so far for this Washington Wizards team who has struggled to find an identity with John Wall sidelined until recently. On the year, he is averaging 13.7 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game. He is only shooting 38.4% from the floor and 35.4% from long range. Much of the ups and downs can be contributed to not only being a 19 year old rookie, but playing on a below average team with poor spacing. However, as the New Year rolled in, Beal has found a rhythm in his game and has been playing extremely well for the Wizards in January. In 2013, Beal is averaging 18.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game. He is attacking the basket more aggressively which is one thing that has helped his shooting percentage in January jump up to 46.3%. The most outstanding stat of this month so far, in my opinion, is how well he is shooting the ball from outside. Beal is hitting 61.1% of his three pointers going 22/...