Published 11:53 IST, May 26th 2020

Bradley Beal says he feels like Michael Jordan at times after watching The Last Dance

Wizards' Bradley Beal was recently on the All The Smoke podcast with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson where he admitted to relating to NBA legend Michael Jordan.

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Following finale of Michael Jordan's Last Dance last week, various NBA players voiced ir opinion on ten-part docu-series focusing on NBA legend's journey with Chicago Bulls. While players like James Harden stated that y are trying to learn from documentary, Washington Wizards star Brley Beal revealed that he feels 'like Mike' after watching Last Dance. Beal was recently on a podcast where he discussed Jordan's Last Dance, his contract with Wizards and seeking inspiration from NBA greats like Allen Iverson, Ray Allen, and Dwayne We. 

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Brley Beal reveals why he feels like Michael Jordan after watching Last Dance

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Brley Beal was recently on  All  Smoke podcast with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, which was recorded in April, where he mitted to relating to NBA legend Michael Jordan. He thought situation was funny, as he stated he sometimes feels just like Jordan. He furr explained his point by mentioning Scottie Pippen, who he compared to his teammate John Wall. He said it is 'tough' as he has to 'carry that night in and night out'. Brley Beal even ded that Michael Jordan's era was different, and he has 'utmost respect' for NBA legend.

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Brley Beal Wizards numbers 

Brley Beal was averaging a career-high 30.5 points, 6.1 assists and 4.2 rebounds per game before season was suspended on March 11. However, Wizards were at losing end of Eastern Conference table with a 24-40 win-loss record. Before season was suspended, re were reports about Brley Beal being unhappy with team.

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Last week, re were reports about Brooklyn Nets planning to acquire Beal in a tre. According to Stefan Bondy of New York Daily News, Nets have h discussions about how y should pursue Beal whose 'circumstances have prompted speculation'. However, Beal stated that he was loyal to team and has intention to join ar team right w. Rumours of Beal being unhappy with team started in February after Wizards lost games despite Beal scoring game-high points. 

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11:53 IST, May 26th 2020