Fans of the LA Clippers already have a perfect image of what the season will look like when it ends, as they envision three-time All-Star Bradley Beal proudly lifting the championship trophy, ready to give the world a speech about how he knew this would be the outcome when he signed in the summer.
However, there is a crowd, including NBA experts, that believes Beal is in an identical situation to his previous one with the Phoenix Suns, and logically speaking, they stand correct. Hence, adding him, even if it was only for $11 million, could mean no difference.
Moreover, Beal was the third option on the Suns, which is extremely similar to playing behind Kawhi Leonard and James Harden. This means head coach Tyronn Lue must analyze where Phoenix lacked in their utilization of him on both sides of the ball and act accordingly.
That said, a change in his playstyle has already been confirmed, but Zach Lowe, a credible insider, writer, and podcaster, mentioned in his latest episode of "The Zach Lowe Show" that there are other areas Beal could get involved in.
Zach Lowe believes the Clippers can add dimensions to Bradley Beal's offensive game
The most obvious and clear adjustment Bradley Beal will be in the midst of next season is chasing loose balls and sprinting back for transition defense. Tyronn Lue and Jeff Van Gundy will support him, even through his mistakes, and this will help him maintain confidence in locking up.
On the contrary, to have a side-by-side comparison of how the Phoenix Suns used Beal versus the LA Clippers, an offensive change must also be executed. This could lead to an increase in his individual points, as well as for those sharing the court with him.
Furthermore, a third option could just stand in a corner, patiently waiting for the top two guys to get trapped, and then make an attempt to score, or they could actively be on the move and improve net ratings in multiple ways, not just through points.
Zach Lowe, in an episode headlining the news on Jonathan Kuminga, mentioned the Clippers' offensive construction later in the show. He started with James Harden, Kawhi Leonard, and Ivica Zubac, but added Beal in the mix as a screener and someone who should focus on attacking closeouts.
This is crucial, as incorporating Beal through these two areas will keep him directly engaged, as the third option, the same title he held with the Suns.