When Los Angeles Lakers forward, Michael Beasley, was first drafted number two overall in the 2008 NBA Draft by Miami, he was considered a can’t-miss prospect who had loads of potential. However, he lacked the focus and commitment that one needs to become a superstar. As a result, he became relegated to something of a journeyman, and at one point he even played two different stints in China since no NBA team wanted him.
Last summer, Beasley was signed by the purple and gold to add depth to a team that had the vision of being a modern-day iteration of President of Basketball Operations Magic Johnson’s Showtime teams of the 80’s.