PARADISE ISLAND, the Bahamas — His career hasn't gone according to expectations, and apparently Michael Beasley still has plenty of other surprises in store. Most wouldn't have anticipated, for instance, that he, one of the NBA's true free spirits, would have never spent any time in one of the league's notorious party spots.
"I've never been to the Bahamas before," he said Tuesday. "So I guess it's nice, real nice."
Five years ago, when Beasley was ripping nets for Kansas State, "nice" was among the countless complimentary adjectives associated with his offensive game. Ever since, his fortunes have taken a nasty turn. Discarded by the Miami Heat to secure more cap space, right before their rise to the top of the East. Allowed to leave by the desperate Minnesota Timberwolves. Dumped by the dreadful Phoenix Suns.
By now, the former No. 2 overall pick was supposed to be making appearances in All-Star Games.
Instead, he keeps appearing on the transactions page and police blotter.
So this week, the 24-year-old is here, in Paradise Island, taking part in the Heat's training camp, with another ...
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