As he continues to grow and age, Bradley Beal is constantly finding ways to improve his skills and game overall. One aspect he is going to work hard at and focus on for this offseason is going to be his ball handling and ability to create shots for teammates.
With the Wizards trying to spread out the floor as much as they can for the upcoming season, it is going to be very important for all players, especially guards, to be able to create shots for teammates. Washington has been so busy this offseason getting guys who can shoot the ball like Jared Dudley, Alan Anderson, and Gary Neal, which makes it that much more important to be able to create shots for others.
SLAM: Specific skill-wise, what are you going to be working on this offseason?
BB: Putting the ball on the floor a little more, being able to create more to help John out a little bit, to create for my teammates a little bit better and for myself as well. Defense is also a big one.
SLAM: How do you work on that?
BB: Just working on my moves, just doing whatever it takes. Just making sure I’m doing the right thing. Just basic stuff, it’s really more confidence than anything. Just making sure you have good belief in yourself when you handle the ball that you’re not going to turn it over and that you’re going to make the right decision. That’s something that needs to get better.
John Wall is already one of the best in the league at creating shots for teammates, so if Beal can develop a similar ability, Washington could have a season for the ages based on shooting. As the Florida guard continues to get better, it is necessary to add different skills to his arsenal at each opportunity given.
