May 15, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) and guard Bradley Beal (3) react against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half in game six of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
3. Washington Wizards
Backcourt: John Wall & Bradley Beal
Bradley Beal proved to me that he is about to breakout. During the playoffs last season, he almost single-handily carried the Wizards to the conference finals (after John Wall suffered his injury).
His perimeter game is outstanding, but his willingness to get to the basket last season will make him as valuable to the team as Wall is. Wall is still the heart of the Wizards, and the maturity level he has shown lately has him in the discussion as one of the best points in the NBA.
In addition, Wall’s perimeter game has improved, as well as his defense, but my only knock is his FT attempts per game. He needs to get to the line more.
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