After Mike Budenholzer was fired as coach of the Suns, reports emerged of his ineffective communication style, particularly with star player Bradley Beal. Budenholzer suggested that Beal should alter his game to resemble that of Jrue Holiday, a player known for defensive skills and scoring sacrifice. Beal, a former scoring leader, reacted negatively to this suggestion, voicing his disapproval. Holiday himself noted their differences as players and expressed confusion over being included in the discussion, emphasizing his desire to maintain his individuality on the court.
"Don't ever disrespect me like that," Beal told Budenholzer, according to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.5 FM in Phoenix. "Don't ever tell me to play like another player."
"I think me and Brad are different players," Holiday said. "I don't know what he meant by saying that, but we are different players. Brad is an elite scorer..."
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