“That’s how I’ve always been ever since I was growing up,” Beal said. “I am my biggest critic. I always say, if I do well one game, I feel like I still didn’t play good because there’s still a lot of things I could have done better. I could have made more shots, or I could have got rebounds right in front of me that I didn’t get. Just little small things bother me, and I critique myself on it.”

Of course, that might not be a bad thing for a very young player with very high expectations just starting to make his way in the NBA world.

“I don’t really try to focus on my own expectations,” Beal said. “I always have goals, but I just want to make an impact on the team and get us to the playoffs. I’m not looking to be the savior or the hero of the team, so to speak; I’m just coming in and doing what I’m supposed to do and making sure I know my role.

“And then it’s just about having fun,” Beal added. “This is my first year in the NBA. It’s my dream, and the biggest thing I want to do is have fun and enjoy this year.”

via Joel Brigham of HOOPSWORLD.