While Bradley Beal may be a legend in D.C. and one of the greatest Washington Wizards in history, a reason why the LA Clippers are being criticized for signing the three-time All-Star is due to how his stint with the Phoenix Suns unfolded, from day one to the finale.
The Suns completely disregarded his no-trade clause and traded four first-round picks for Beal, plus Chris Paul and more, due to his last season with the Wizards. In those 50 games (2022-23), the veteran scorer averaged 23.2 points, 5.4 assists, and 3.9 rebounds, shooting 50.6% from the field and 36.