Malik Beasley’s motivation for his pivotal fourth year in the NBA was visually apparent from the moment he arrived at the Nuggets’ 2019 Media Day. Noticeably slimmer and more svelte, Beasley was the first Nugget to mention the team’s goal of winning a title this year and insisted he wanted to play a significant role in delivering it.
“My main goal is to get better every day, that’s the only thing I can control,” Beasley said. “I’m just focused on winning the championship right here [in Denver].”
In the preseason, Beasley has exceeded expectations as he’s leading the Nuggets in scoring (14.