Former NBA Players React To Michael Beasley News

Michael Beasley most recently played in the NBA during the 2018-19 season when he was a member of the Los Angeles Lakers.

He finished this year averaging 7.0 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.0 assist per game while shooting 49.0 percent from the field in 26 games (two starts).

Although he couldn’t land another NBA contract, Beasley was excellent playing in the Big 3.

Last week he was named league MVP.

By BIG3: “According to the vote of the players and coaches: the MVP 🔥@michael8easley“

Several former NBA players reacted to the news in the comments.

Gilbert Arenas wrote: “🔥🔥🔥🔥”

Udonis Haslem wrote: “💯”

Nate Robinson wrote: “🔥🔥🔥”

Reggie Evans wrote: “#TheGrindIsReal”

Beasley was considered a potential superstar coming out of Kansas State.

He was initially the second choice in the 2008 NBA Draft by the Miami Heat.

For reference, Beasley was selected over Russell Westbrook, Kevin Love, Eric Gordon, Brook Lopez, Serge Ibaka and Danilo Gallinari.

Beasley never made it to All-Star status, but he spent 11 seasons in the NBA with the Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, Phoenix Suns, New York Knicks, Milwaukee Bucks and Houston Rockets.

His career averages are 12.4 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game, while shooting 46.5 percent from the field and 34.9 percent from three-point range in 609 regular-season games.

On Sunday, Beasley’s team lost the Big3 title.

Through the Fourth Man: “FINAL

Bivouac wins @thebig3 championship with a 50-47 victory over 3’s Company

Gerald Green tied his season high with 18 points. Garlon Green had 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and Bivouac won its first BIG3 championship in franchise history.

Michael Beasley had 28 points and 12 rebounds for 3’s Company, but the team is now 0-2 in the title game.

WHAT A GAME”