Bradley Beal can turn his career around with the Clippers

While Beal will be relied on this upcoming season offensively, he will be asked to step up in a big way defensively. There have been times when Beal has looked solid defensively, but he has been regarded more as a high-volume offensive player. 

Now he joins a Clippers team that demands hustle and execution defensively under assistant head coach Jeff Van Gundy. Last season, the Clippers ranked fourth in the league in points allowed per game (108.2), eighth in field goal percentage allowed (46.1%) and fifth in three-point percentage allowed (35%). 

Beal has already started working well with Van Gundy. Head coach Ty Lue has said that the team is challenging Beal to play in his best defensive performance he has ever played in his time in the league. 

Ultimately, Beal has said that choosing the Clippers was based on how serious the owner Steve Ballmer is to win and how he and his wife were already comfortable with the city of Los Angeles.

"My wife is from here, so that made the transition a little smoother and easier for us, but I love it man. I love being here. I'm usually here every offseason working out anyways, so it wasn't too big of an adjustment for me living-wise. I'm very acclimated with L.A. It was just more where basketball was gonna be best for me. I hope I can finish here. That's the goal, that's the end goal. It's something that me and L. Frank talked about. Obviously you've got to continue to produce, continue to help lead this team to wins and the future will take care of itself."

Beal is already determined to make the Clippers as successful as possible. He has shown devotion to the franchise and the city more than he has to the Suns. There is still potential for Beal to be a top-tier player as needed for the Clippers or be a role player as required. 

Beal is a three-time All-NBA selection and has seen his resume diminish a bit after two years with the Suns. This stint with the Clippers is a chance to make his early 30s and twilight years of his NBA career a positive moment.