With certain unchangeable circumstances, players have to adapt spontaneously. This may cause a downward shift in the number of points, rebounds, and assists they put up, but it is mandatory on winning teams with top-notch aspirations.
Newly added LA Clippers’ star, Bradley Beal, just went through this with the Phoenix Suns. In fact, he was brought on to a ship that was already being steered by Kevin Durant and Devin Booker, which explained his drop off in points.
Moreover, with last season being the lowest average of points he has posted since the 2014-15 season, most assumed that he had simply declined.