Should the Heat Get Rid of Michael Beasley?
With Pat Riley needing to do everything he can to placate D-Wade this summer, SuperCool Beas might not be long for South Beach, speculates the Sun-Sentinel: “If Wade returns, then Beasley never will get to move closer to the leading-man role he so craves. Considering his final act this season was being benched for the second half of Tuesday’s series-ending loss to the Celtics, it would appear that a parting would be in the best interest of all parties. While Beasley should be able to produce breakout numbers on a team less caught up in pick-and-roll offense and defensive efficiency, his value is such that the best net gain in a deal for the Heat could be additional cap space. Trying to continue to make this work could be very difficult for the Heat, especially if Erik Spoelstra is back as coach.”
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Not sure if there are a lot of guys with a rookie scale contract putting up 14 and 6, but he should stay and play with the more talent-laden roster that’s going to come to fruition.
I really think dude can be a 20 and 8 guy in the league.
A trade might be best, but I would be shocked if dude is a total bust.
What the hell are you talking about?
Beasley clearly has talent. As Eboy pointed out last year, his coach had a very different standard for Beasley than he had for Mario Chalmers based on his coaches idea of what’s important for players to do.
If Durant had been told that he had to play great defense and mistake free on offense his first few years in the league he would have rode the pine as well.
I’m not a Beasley “fan” but I’ve watched enough of the due to knowt hat he has the tools and his main problem is a lack of confidence in his game. He’s always looking over his shoulder.
If you can’t see that, then you don’t know ball or people.
It’s not about him not “working” in the off-season. Basketball, like almost all sports, is overwhelmingly mental. The skillset and physical talents of NBA players are often fairly similar.
It’s about the mental toughness to go out and do what you need to do every night, and have confidence that even when you’re struggling, you will still have success eventually.
Beasley, who has been a beast at every other level, is not used to having his minutes cut, or having his team and coach doubt him. Thus, he’s playing like somebody who is thinking too much and reacting instead of imposing his will. That’s why he looks tentative and like he’s not fired up. The reality is he’s often trying TOO hard because he’s constantly worried about failing and sitting the bench.
If the Heat resign Oneal, I’d look to trade Beasley for Hedo or Bargnani as it also give another playmaker and outside threat! For Beasley to be effective 1) must be included in the offence as in Wade needs to iso/post him. 2) better outside shooting (QRich aint gonna cut it) 3) Give him time without DWade on the floor so the onus is on him to score/make plays (Like Antawn and the Cavs)
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