This season was a different story. Besides his scoring prowess, Beal led Washington to the playoffs — recording 4.7 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game to go with his scoring average. He was the sixth player in NBA history to have consecutive seasons averaging at least 30 points per game.
Beal earned 71 total points among voters, composed of media members — 50 votes for the third-team and six votes for the second-team.
“I am humbled and honored to be named to the All-NBA Third Team,” Beal said in a statement. “I would not be able to achieve this honor without my coaching staff, teammates, and our great fans who gave me unbelievable support during an unprecedented season. I am excited to get back to work this summer and building on what we were able to accomplish.”