NBA Trade Rumors: Michael Beasley Set To Join Kobe Bryant And The Rest Of The LA Lakers? Former Miami Heat Player Improving His Skills With Kevin Durant!
A bunch of NBA Trade rumors have been popping up recently and it seems like Michael Beasley joining the LA Lakers is the one getting a lot of traction amongst all the rumors.
Coming out of college, Michael Beasley was touted to become another phenom, some even said he would be better than Kevin Durant as he had better stats compared to the reigning MVP back in college. Turns out, the former no. 2 overall pick just behind Derrick Rose became a journey man and did not lived up to those expectations. Year after year, he promises to redeem himself but only to come short each year. This coming season, Can he rise above his troubled past and finally become a contributor?
The 2008 NBA Draft is undeniably one of the best class since 2003. It already produced an MVP in first overall pick Derrick Rose, All-Stars like Russell Westbrook, Brook Lopez, and Kevin Love, and key players like Serge Ibaka, OJ Mayo, and Robin Lopez to name a few.
The Miami Heat, who gave him a second chance last season, is no longer interested in keeping him. There are other teams that are showing interest, and they understand what Beasley is now-a contributor who can score of the bench but only for limited minutes. On that note, here are some interesting tweets from Alex Kennedy of Basketball Insiders:
Several teams have expressed interest in free agent Michael Beasley. Teams like the efficiency and maturity he showed last season in Miami.
— Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) July 26, 2014
Michael Beasley is currently training in LA with Kevin Durant. Lakers could make sense for Beasley. He'd be a good fit to fill out roster. — Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) July 26, 2014
Teams now know what to expect from this player, and now they can decide whether to fit him into their roster. The Miami Herald quotes Beasley's agent:
"[Other] teams have called expressing interest,There has been quite a bit of activity the past four days. Teams are encouraged by his career-best field-goal percentage (49.9)...and his attitude when asked to play a reduced role."
Should the Lakers consider him to fill out their roster? Was the experience playing along LeBron James made him a better player and person?
What do you think readers? Will Michael Beasley still be able to turn his career around? Sound off in the comments section below!
