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Washington Wizards: 2016-17 regular season player awards

By Jerran Anderson

Apr 19, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) reacts after making a three point field goal against the Atlanta Hawks in the first quarter in game two of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 19, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) reacts after making a three point field goal against the Atlanta Hawks in the first quarter in game two of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 28, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) celebrates in the closing minutes of their game against the Atlanta Hawks in game six of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) celebrates in the closing minutes of their game against the Atlanta Hawks in game six of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

Sharpshooter Award – Bradley Beal

Shooting guard Bradley Beal had a career season after signing to a max contract this past summer. This season, Beal was dynamic next to point guard John Wall, making them one of the most dynamic backcourts in the NBA.

He’s fought off some early injuries as well as some criticism playing alongside Wall to become one of the best shooters in the Eastern Conference. He averaged a career-high 23.1 points, 3.5 assists and 3.1 rebounds per game while shooting 40.4 percent from three-point range.

Beal set the franchise record for three-pointers made in a single-season, surpassing Gilbert Arenas’ record of 205 made three-pointers, set back in 2004-05.

Beal put up 30 points or more in 13 games for the Washington Wizards. They had an 8-5 record in those contests. He made at least one three-pointer in all but four of the 77 games he appeared in for the Wizards as well.

He also did well to increase his assist total (267) next to prolific point guard John Wall. Through five seasons, Beal is coming into his own. He played a total of 77 games this season, after playing 55 games in 2015-16 and 63 games in 2014-15. It is the most games he’s played in during the regular season so far in his young career.

If Beal can continue to stay healthy and continue to develop his game, the Wizards could be seeing a potential NBA Finals trip in their future.

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