Last Updated on December 26, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake
Here is detailed information about Michael Beasley:
- Full Name: Michael Paul Beasley Jr.
- Nationality: American
- Age: Born on January 9, 1989
- Hometown: Cheverly, Maryland, USA
- Height: 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 meters)
- Weight: 235 pounds (107 kg)
- Wingspan: 7 feet 0 inches (2.13 meters)
- Shoe Size: Size 16 (US)
- Number: Wore 30, 8, 9, and 0 during his career
- Position: Small Forward / Power Forward
- High School:
- Bowie High School (Bowie, Maryland)
- National Christian Academy (Fort Washington, Maryland)
- Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Virginia)
- Notre Dame Preparatory School (Fitchburg, Massachusetts)
- College: Kansas State University (2007–2008)
- Big 12 Player of the Year (2008)
- Consensus First-Team All-American (2008)
- NBA Draft: 2008 NBA Draft: 1st round, 2nd overall pick by the Miami Heat
- Teams Played For:
- NBA:
- Miami Heat (2008–2010, 2013–2014, 2015)
- Minnesota Timberwolves (2010–2012)
- Phoenix Suns (2012–2013)
- Houston Rockets (2016)
- Milwaukee Bucks (2016–2017)
- New York Knicks (2017–2018)
- Los Angeles Lakers (2018–2019)
- International Teams:
- Shanghai Sharks (China)
- Guangdong Southern Tigers (China)
- Puerto Rico’s Cangrejeros de Santurce
- Championship Rings: Michael Beasley has not won any NBA championships.
- Kids: Michael Beasley has three children, including two daughters and one son.
- Siblings: Michael Beasley has four siblings. His older brother, Leroy Ellison, passed away at a young age, which Beasley has spoken about in interviews.
Fun Facts
- Beasley was one of the most dominant college players during his lone season at Kansas State, averaging 26.2 points and 12.4 rebounds per game.
- Known for his scoring ability and versatility, Beasley could play both forward positions effectively.
- Despite his immense talent, his career was marked by inconsistency and off-court issues.
- He has found success internationally and continues to play professionally.