Bradley Beal appeared in front of the media Thursday wearing his regular training gear: a Wizards T-shirt and basketball shorts. However, the injury to his left arm reminds everyone that his 2021-22 season has officially ended. That reality also puts an offseason that is important to him and the Wizards months in advance.
For the first time since surgery on his left wrist, Bill was interviewed by the media and naturally talked about the decision he had to make this summer. Beal's next season contract is a player option, and he could jump out of the contract this summer to either re-sign with the Wizards or join another team.
While he still has months to make this decision, he hinted he might choose to stay with the Wizards. Asked if it was fair to say he preferred to renew his contract, Bill replied: "It's fair. ”
However, Bill also said he would take his time. The Wizards could offer him a contract worth $246 million over a five-year period. Compared to leaving the team, Beal can get more money and a longer contract with the Wizards. But he said the next few months would serve as his evaluation period.
"I can see the progress of the team, I can see the growth of the young people, I can also see the results of the coach. I can see that we are growing as a team. I don't have to rush to make a decision, I'm not in a hurry to do anything," Bill said.
Beal said the two most important factors involved in whether he will stay apart from money are winning and positioning his role in the team. He said he wanted to be with people who were committed to winning. Beal keeps a close eye on the development of their Wizards teammates and how they follow the leadership of head coach Wes Onseld Jr. Beal said whether the team makes the playoffs won't change his mind, but he hopes the Wizards qualify for the playoffs.
Beal are also looking forward to seeing Porzingis play, especially the impact he will have on their squad. Due to a knee injury, Porzingis has yet to play for the team. While Beal said he would stay with the Wizards, things weren't likely to settle until early July when free agents opened. He now had more time to think about it.
"It's been an important summer and I'm excited about it. I'm excited about that, so is Lyonsis (the team owner), so is Shepard (the team general manager), and we are all. Bill said.
Previously, it was reported that Embiid wanted to recruit Beal to join the 76ers. But after Harden joined the 76ers, that blocked Beal's way to join. Bill has already thought about it, to give others to be the second boss, it is better to stay in the Wizards and get a high salary as the boss!