Club Shay Shay Club 520 - Michael Beasley on growing up with Kevin Durant, playing with LeBron, hooping on Knicks
Sep 24, 2024
Michael Beasley, former professional basketball player and standout at Kansas State, joins to share his journey from growing up with Kevin Durant in Maryland to playing alongside legends like LeBron James. They dive into his memories of being a one-and-done college star and tell hilarious stories from his time with the New York Knicks. Beasley also discusses his victory in the Big 3 league and reflects on the evolution of fitness and sneaker culture in basketball, making for a lively and nostalgic conversation.
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Early AAU Moments That Announced Beasley
- DJ Wells first met Beasley at AAU/ABCD events where Beasley dominated, leading coaches to warn opponents to lock in because he could end games with dunks.
- Wells remembers being stunned by Beasley's athleticism and size even on a plane noticing his big feet.
2007 Class Weren't Built For That Era's NBA
- Beasley says his draft class was ahead of its time but entered an old-school NBA that limited skill-set players from flourishing.
- He argues era, coaching style, and lack of spacing kept many 2007 prospects from reaching expected careers.
Frank Martin's Straightforward Coaching Style
- At Kansas State Frank Martin let Beasley sleep in and live his life while demanding clear roles: practice at 3pm and do what's asked on court.
- Beasley credits that structure for letting him focus and become the scorer Frank expected.