Howling Wolf: Michael Beasley Puts on Show Versus Los Angeles Lakers

October 5th, 2010 by Bhemis Parks Leave a reply »
For many NBA players the pre-season is nothing more than a prelude to what’s really important—the regular season. For others it’s a means to prove or validate their position on a roster.

Enter Michael Beasley, the Minnesota Timberwolves' newest starting small forward.

Beasley was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves back on July 10, 2010 for two future second-round draft picks. Along with packing his bags, he seemed to carry along the criticism that he was a failed project in Miami. Some even muttered talks of him being a bust.

So for the past 85 days prior to yesterday’s game versus the Los Angeles Lakers, Beasley got to answer questions on why many viewed him as a failure, and if he could be a player capable of carrying a team on a consistent basis.

 

Putting the NBA on Notice

In front of a packed arena of British fans that came to see Kobe Bryant and his Los Angeles Lakers, Beasley would steal the show. It was evident from the player introductions that this game meant more to Beasley than arguably any other player on the floor.

For all of training camp and Minnes ...

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