The final update on the Suns’ guard, Bradley Beal, has come in, and it’s not looking good. Frank Vogel said that not only was he going to sit out tonight’s game, but he probably won’t play tomorrow as well. And it’s got the NBA world extremely upset.
Fans are taking to X (formerly Twitter) to showcase just what exactly they think of Beal. “Bro is bradley beal made out of tooth picks.” This was one user’s comment on the news of Beal’s absence.
Bro is bradley beal made out of tooth picks.
— Dro ♱ (@DrovsThaWorld) February 22, 2024
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Given Beal’s injury-addled season, the constant need to be sidelined due to a health concern might have prompted this guy’s question. Another user seems to be quite perplexed at the idea of the financial gains Beal gets despite the sad affairs of his health.
Is there a more injury paid Max player? Ben Simmons I guess but Beal is becoming a close second. SMH.
— DanT264 (@dstepovi) February 22, 2024
A self-declared Suns fan keeps it simple as he says, “Bradley Beal is so frustrating.”
Bradley Beal is so frustrating.
— Suns (@AZValleyGuy) February 22, 2024
Yet another guy, a Philadelphia native by the looks of it, thinks that “Bradley Beal is a joke!”
Bradley Beal is a joke!
— Adam Thomas (@Phillyboy757) February 22, 2024
This next user seems to put a ‘Chuck’ spin on Bradley Beal, by dubbing him the new “Street Clothes of the NBA!”
Bradley Beal is officially the new “street clothes” of the NBA! @Suns
— Alex Gonzales (@agonzales10) February 22, 2024
The ‘Chuckster,’ in 2021, had anointed Anthony Davis with a new nickname – Street Clothes. His reasoning was that AD was more in his “street clothes” than in a Laker jersey due to his affinity for getting injured. Seeing as how Beal has played just 30 games this season, it seems like he might very well be the next Davis.
Finally, this user finds the whole situation humorous. “Lmao how you out after being off for a week,” followed by a laughing and crying emoji, depicting his conflicting emotions about right.
Lmao how you out after being off for a week🤣😭Bradley Beal never can stay healthy for shit
— Legado de Campeón 🥇 (@_DRU13) February 22, 2024
Well, these fans have made their frustrations clear. But it won’t change the fact that Bradley Beal is injured.
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Bradley Beal can’t seem to catch a break
If anything, the 30-year-old is lucky he didn’t fall prey to a season-ending injury. Vogel had said earlier that they would only consider getting him on the floor depending on how he responds during workouts. Unfortunately, it didn’t look good. Neither did it come as much of a surprise for the Suns‘ coach.
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Frank confirmed how the damage to soft tissues causes injuries to be aggravated. So, the training staff will only give the green signal if Bradley Beal responds positively. From back issues to the latest hamstring tightness, Beal has barely managed to catch a break.
He started the season with a back injury, debuting in a Chicago Bulls game last year. He continued for just three games beore a DiVincenzo foul landed him on the injury list. And then there was the elbow to the face, courtesy of Myles Turner. Despite wanting to play the best this season and make the Big 3 a success, Beal is fated to have an injury-ridden 2023-24.