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Bradley Beal Faces Backlash From NBA Fans After Phoenix Suns Birthday Post
Jan 28, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) reacts after a play against the Orlando Magic in the fourth quarter at the Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Bradley Beal Faces Backlash From NBA Fans After Phoenix Suns Birthday Post

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI  |  By Ben Stinar  |  Last updated Jun 28, 2025 7:28 PM ET

Bradley Beal is one of the best scorers of the last decade.

That said, the three-time NBA All-Star has had a tough two-year stint with the Phoenix Suns.

On Saturday, the Suns wished Beal a happy birthday.

Via The Phoenix Suns: "Happy Birthday, Brad! "

The post went viral with over 6,000 likes and 800,000 impressions in eight hours.

That said, a lot of fans voiced their frustration with Beal in the comments.

@DilinPlayz: "I would say happy birthday but I have a NO BIRTHDAY TO BEAL CLAUSE"

@broncleared: "Imagine being forced to wish someone happy birthday who’s literally legally robbing you "

@AZCitySlicker02: "Happy Birthday! It’s time for you to stop being selfish and to think about others though. You’re too old for games like this."

@jscants25: "They were forced to post this"

@FaZeAdapt: "Please go to another team brah..are you holding the franchise of Phoenix HOSTAGE?!?!"

@StatsManX: "Among the worst contracts in NBA history..."


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

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