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Former NBA Players React To Michael Beasley News
Nov 25, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; New York Knicks forward Michael Beasley (8) warms up before playing against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-Imagn Images Thomas B. Shea-Imagn Images
Michael Beasley was once among the most talented prospects in the NBA when he was the second pick in the 2008 Draft. Despite last playing in the league during the 2018-19 season, Beasley has been competing in the BIG3 over the summers. On Friday, he was named as the MVP of the league for the second straight season. Via The BIG3: "Michael Beasley Repeats as MVP, Voted by Players and Coaches In a season defined by grit, buckets, and undeniable presence,@michael8easley has once again risen to the top — this time, cementing his status as MVP for the second straight year." During his one season of college basketball (at Kansas State), Beasley averaged an incredible 26.2 points per contest while shooting 53.2% from the field. He then spent the first two years of his NBA career with the Miami Heat. In addition to Miami, Beasley also played for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Phoenix Suns, Houston Rockets, Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers. The 36-year-old had his best NBA season with the Timberwol

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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