Washington Wizards: 4 stats that show just how crazy Bradley Beal’s first half was
By Ethan Smith
Bradley Beal currently has the seventh-highest points per game average since 1990.
Bradley Beal currently leads the NBA in scoring by a healthy amount in total points and points per game. More times than not, over the last 30 years, his current scoring average (32.5 ppg) would lead the league. Beal is currently on the seventh-highest scoring individual campaign since 1990. Here’s how he stacks up…
- James Harden (18-19): 36.1 ppg
- Kobe Bryant (05-06): 35.4 ppg
- James Harden (19-20): 34.3 ppg
- Michael Jordan (89-90): 33.6 ppg
- Allen Iverson (05-06): 33.0 ppg
- Michael Jordan (92-93): 32.6 ppg
- Bradley Beal (20-21): 32.5 ppg
Now, all the guys listed above Beal kept their scoring pace up for a full season. With 37 games left, Beal could drop off, but he could also rise in the rankings pretty easily. Before the Wizards returned from the All-Star break and lost to the Grizzlies, Beal ranked sixth on this list of historic scoring champs.
Oddly enough, none of the players listed above Beal won the MVP award during their season of dominance. Given the Wizards’ record (14-21) and place in the standings (12th), it’s unlikely that Beal bucks that trend. However, he should be a shoo-in for All-NBA, an honor Beal has never been awarded.