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Areas Bradley Beal must improve for Suns to be title contender

By Ermay Duran

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 18: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards handles the ball against the Sacramento Kings at Capital One Arena on March 18, 2023 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 18: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards handles the ball against the Sacramento Kings at Capital One Arena on March 18, 2023 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) /
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WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 09: Bradley Beal of the Washington Wizards signs autographs for fans. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 09: Bradley Beal of the Washington Wizards signs autographs for fans. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /

The Phoenix Suns’ acquisition of Bradley Beal sent shockwaves through the NBA. From the standpoint of basketball coaching and player development, this move is seen as a bold step toward championship contention.

However, for the Suns to truly become title contenders, there are specific areas in which Beal must improve. The following analysis dives into these aspects, considering both the technical and psychological facets of the game.

The need for improved defense

Beal’s offensive prowess is well-known, but his defense has been a concern in recent years. Once considered a solid defender, Beal has become somewhat of a liability on the defensive end. The Suns’ loss to Denver in the second round highlighted the team’s defensive shortcomings, and Beal’s addition doesn’t necessarily address this issue.

However, with head coach Frank Vogel’s defense-oriented coaching and a better team environment, it’s believed that Beal can recover to at least an average defender. The psychological aspect of playing with a winning team and less offensive load might rejuvenate his defensive efforts. This improvement will be crucial for the Suns to stand tall against offensive powerhouses.

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