Oct 28, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) against the Los Angeles Lakers at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

3x NBA All-Star Bashes Bradley Beal for Choosing Clippers Over Lakers

Originally posted on Memphis Grizzlies on SI
By Farbod Esnaashari | Last updated Jul 17, 2025 2:34 PM ET

After Bradley Beal was bought out of his contract by the Phoenix Suns, he had the option to sign with any of the 29 teams in the NBA. Out of all the options he saw fit, Beal chose to sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the LA Clippers, joining James Harden and Kawhi Leonard.

While many NBA fans are excited about the decision, former Memphis Grizzlies guard and three-time NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas was not. Arenas wanted his friend to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers.

"Don't say his no more man, because then I got to disrespect my friend," Arenas said. "Going to the enemy, out of all places. Going to the f***ing flipper Clippers. Out of all the teams that you still could have went to for me to still be a fan, you go and heighten the f***ing side chick."

While Arenas may hate the decision, it seems like he may have to become a bandwagon Clippers fan to support his friend.

"Man, Clippers fans is the worst fans in the world to me," Arenas added. "Now I gotta think about getting a jersey, I gotta think about reality right now... I grew up not liking them."

BREAKING: Three-time NBA All-Star Bradley Beal has agreed to a contract buyout with the Phoenix Suns and plans to join the Los Angeles Clippers on a two-year, $11 million deal with a player option after clearing waivers, Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports told ESPN. pic.twitter.com/gxZB0ObSms
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 16, 2025

It's worth noting that Gilbert Arenas has been very outspoken on his hate for the LA Clippers. He routinely openly cheers for the Los Angeles Lakers, so it shouldn't surprise anyone that he's upset Beal signed with the Clippers.

This article first appeared on Memphis Grizzlies on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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