Former NBA Players React To Michael Beasley News

Former NBA player Michael Beasley was named as the MVP of the Big3.

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-USA TODAY Sports / Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

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 that year with averages of 7.0 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists per contest while shooting 49.0% from the field in 26 games (two starts).

Jan 6, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Michael Beasley (11) talks to Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) prior to receiving a technical foul during the second quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports / Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Despite being unable to land another NBA contract, Beasley has been excellent playing in the Big3.

Last week, he was named as the MVP of the league.

Via BIG3: "As voted on by players and coaches: The MVP 🔥@michael8easley"

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

Gilbert Arenas wrote: "🔥🔥🔥🔥"

Udonis Haslem wrote: "💯"

Nate Robinson wrote: "🔥🔥🔥"

Reggie Evans wrote: "#TheGrindIsReal"

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Beasley had been seen as a potential superstar coming of Kansas State.

He was initially the second pick 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.

There are MVP chants breaking out at TD Garden, but they’re not for your usual suspect

Michael Beasley is leading histeam with 28 points, 12 rebounds in the @thebig3 championship pic.twitter.com/hsnitQqj47

— Noa Dalzell 🏀 (@NoaDalzell) August 18, 2024

Beasley was never able to become an All-Star, 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 contest while shooting 46.5% from the field and 34.9% from the three-point range in 609 regular season games.

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

Via The Fourth Man: "FINAL

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

Gerald Green tied a season-high with 18 pts. Garlon Green with 13pts, 5rebs, and 4asts and Bivouac wins their first BIG3 championship in franchise history.

Michael Beasley dropped a game-high 28pts and 12rebs for 3’s Company but team is now 0-2 in the title game.

WHAT A GAME"

FINAL 🚨

Bivouac wins @thebig3 championship with a 50-47 win over 3’s Company 🚨 🏆

Gerald Green tied a season-high with 18 pts. Garlon Green with 13pts, 5rebs, and 4asts and Bivouac wins their first BIG3 championship in franchise history.

Michael Beasley dropped a game-high…

— The Fourth Man: A BIG3 Podcast (@4thManPod) August 18, 2024