Bradley Beal Says Other All-Stars Asking About D.C.

Twenty-six of the world’s best basketball players gathered on Sunday evening for the NBA All-Star Game. Only one of them — Bradley Beal — played for our local team but, according to Washington’s lone All-Star, a few others were curious about playing for the Wizards and living in Washington, D.C.

Per NBC Sports Washington, Beal was in full-on recruitment mode during the event, though he didn’t have to approach every player — some approached him.

“The recruiting process is really going alright. It’s going alright. I’m trying,” Beal said. “This is new for me. I’m definitely getting some ears and seeing what guys are looking for.”

Beal wouldn’t name names for fear of reprimand from the league. But he did share some details about how those conversations went.

He said he asked players about their situations and whether they were happy playing where they are. And to his surprise, some players came up to him and started the conversation themselves. Some asked about his situation, likely wondering if he would want to leave.

But it sounds like some may have inquired about what it would be like to play for the Wizards.

Beal said he got questions like: “So, what are y’all doing in D.C.?” and “How is D.C.?”

Whenever he was pressed for further details by reporters, Beal brushed the questions off. 

“I’m gonna keep it in my piggy bank, in my back pocket. Hopefully we can do something,” he said.

(via NBC Sports Washington)

Playing for Team LeBron, Bradley Beal was on the winning side as they topped Team Giannis 178-164. Beal played a decent-sized role in the victory, hitting multiple three-balls en route to 11 points in 17-plus minutes of floor time.