Bradley Beal came off the bench to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 123-115 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday night, scoring a game-high 25 points. It was a crucial win for the Suns, who have now won two of their last three games.<\/p>
After the game, Beal spoke candidly about the adjustment to his new role. The veteran guard, who hasn’t come off the bench in nearly eight years, shared his thoughts on the change.<\/p>
When asked about the biggest adjustment, Beal said, “Everything. My preparation is totally different. You’ve got to make sure you’re ready to go by the time your name is called.”<\/em><\/p> Beal also opened up on his reaction when the Suns’ coaching staff informed him of the decision. <\/p> “I literally looked at coach and said, ‘Okay, I’m not going to argue your major decision. It’s up to the coach,’”<\/em> Beal revealed.<\/p>