Jan 6, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Michael Beasley (11) argues a call during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-Imagn Images Brace Hemmelgarn-Imagn Images

NBA Twitter Comically Pushes Back On Michael Beasley's Dwight Howard Antics

Originally posted on Kansas State Wildcats on SI
By Jayden Armant | Last updated Jun 19, 2025 5:06 PM ET

Kansas State legend Michael Beasley continues to circulate basketball headlines.

To mixed reactions. He's been hailed for his one-on-one victory against Lance Stephenson and his intense performance defeating Dwight Howard and the LA Riot. At the same time, some of his comments and antics have fans with more questions than answers.

Beasley's trash talk against Howard, while commanding, was viewed by some as overly aggressive.

I can’t be around cats who do too much like that. He’s a overly extra
— G Maseo Genesis (@GMaseoGenesis) June 15, 2025

Beasley's over-the-top nature has been one of his most prominent character traits, which has drawn different responses from different fans.

Beasley always could hoop. Just wished he had someone to help him with the mental.
— Bjackson.eth ✊✊ (@bjackson215) June 15, 2025

Some even declared that on-court incidents like these are why he couldn't enjoy an extended professional career. He was among the top prospects after his lone season at Kansas State, punching his NBA ticket after the Miami Heat drafted him with the second overall pick in 2008. Yet despite his promise, he was essentially a journeyman throughout his career, dealing with mental health issues while constantly in the spotlight.

"So much skill, but it’s easy to see why he didn’t make it in the league," one user tweeted. "If he would have been able to be composed and level headed, he would have been an all star."

So much skill, but it’s easy to see why he didn’t make it in the league. If he would have been able to be composed and level headed, he would have been an all star.
— Hiram Vazquez (@thisisHiram) June 15, 2025

Crazy enough, these actions are nowhere near the level of absurdity of his pregame comments toward Stephenson before their 1v1. Beasley's vulgar and overly explicit words had some comparing him to infamous rapper P Diddy.

In the year 2025, mind you.

What kind of mental illness does this “Michael Beasley” guy have?
— Miki ☦︎ (@MikiVasic) June 15, 2025

We'll see what the latest comments the former Wildcats star will have in his next basketball affair. The Miami 305 have their next game against the Detroit Amps on June 22.