Bradley Beal Says Wizards Still “A Playoff Team”

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After practice on Tuesday, several important figures in the Washington Wizards organization — including Bradley Beal and John Wall — spoke to the media regarding their issues.

It’s been a tough time for the Washington Wizards lately, highlighted by a reportedly “volatile” practice, talk of blowing the team up, and mounting losses. So on Tuesday after practice, some of the biggest names in the organization spoke to the media in an attempt to clear things up.

Bradley Beal, who vented his frustrations after said practice, was among the people to speak and he had a lot to say. According to an article by The Washington Post, Beal stated that the team doesn’t hate one another. Instead, he called the Wizards “a team that’s not in unison.” On top of that, he also noted that despite their struggles, the franchise is “a team that’s a playoff team.”

Per The Washington Post:

“I feel like our culture is what we created it to be. We basically tore the team apart and created a new team, starting with John as the foundation and we created it into what we are now. We’re a team that’s a playoff team. You know, but we’ve struggled. We’ve had our fair share of struggles. I wouldn’t say we’re a team that’s not in unison. I wouldn’t say that we’re a team that hates each other. I say it every game, we’re in the locker room, it’s positive energy. It’s not like I hate the next man and the next man hates that man. It’s none of that. It’s just figuring it out on the floor. We just can’t seem to put it together right now.”

Beal’s much-maligned running mate, John Wall, also spoke to reporters but didn’t want to comment on how Beal felt after their nightmare practice. Wall, it should be noted, was fined for “directing expletives” at Wizards head coach Scott Brooks.

What he did talk about, however, was his future, and it may surprise some folks.

Per The Washington Post:

“I love being a Wizard. I’ve been here for nine years. It’s where I want to finish my career.

Brooks also spoke after practice and said that both players and coaches were having conversations to “hash things out.” He also referenced the title-winning Houston team he played for in 1994, saying they had “crazy, crazy moments” throughout their season.

The Washington Wizards will host the Los Angeles Clippers tonight at home in hopes of snagging their first win in three games.

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