Bradley Beal Under Fire For Behavior in 38-Point Loss to Warriors

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Taylor Hartman | Last updated Apr 9, 2025 7:30 PM ET

Bradley Beal is facing backlash after a disappointing performance in the Phoenix Suns’ 133–95 loss to the Golden State Warriors. The Suns’ guard appeared to cheer for Stephen Curry after Curry drained a three-pointer right in Beal’s face, sparking outrage among fans who questioned Beal’s commitment to winning.

The Suns’ loss marked their seventh consecutive defeat, and Beal’s behavior during the game has only added fuel to the fire. Fans took to social media to express their frustration, accusing Beal of prioritizing his paycheck over his team’s success. The incident has become a flashpoint in what has been a challenging season for the Suns, who have officially been eliminated from playoff contention.

Nah man Bradley Beal don’t care about losing AT ALL. Look at his face lmaoooo

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— Hater Report (@HaterReport_) April 9, 2025

Here’s what fans are saying:

"Dude celebrating for other team," one fan said reacting to the play.

"Nah man as a suns fan how do you even smile at this," another fan pointed out.

"All he cares about is getting paid," a user said after seeing Beal laugh with Curry.

"He's always been about the money for him," another user said claiming Beal has only chased the money.

Beal’s performance in the game was underwhelming, with the guard scoring just seven points on 3-of-8 shooting. His lack of impact on the court, combined with the controversial moment involving Curry, has left fans questioning his role on the team. The Suns, now 35–44, have now missed the playoffs for the first time since the 2019–2020 season.

As the Suns look to regroup this offseason, Beal’s actions have put him under the microscope. For a player with a lucrative contract and high expectations, moments like these can define public perception, and right now, the perception isn’t favorable.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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