Last Updated on April 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s a detailed profile of basketballer Michael Beasley:

Player Profile

  • 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.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Michael Beasley’s player archetype was that of a scoring combo forward, a naturally gifted bucket-getter who could operate as either a face-up four or a mismatch wing depending on lineup context. Defensively, he was more of a positional forward than a true stopper, contributing size and rebounding in the frontcourt but rarely standing out as a high-end help defender or disciplined perimeter cover man. Offensively, Beasley’s value came from self-created scoring, mid-post work, straight-line drives, and difficult shot-making, with the skill to punish smaller defenders, attack slower bigs, and carry bench units or secondary scoring stretches when his rhythm was on. Physically, he brought a strong 6-foot-9 frame, long reach, left-handed touch, and enough burst and body control to score from multiple levels without relying on pure finesse. His overall play style mixed talent, improvisation, and instant-offense instincts, making him a dangerous forward scorer whose best minutes usually came when teams let him hunt points instead of asking him to be a system-shaping two-way piece.

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.

Sources:
NBA.com — Michael Beasley Takes a Step Forward
NBADraft.net — Michael Beasley
Basketball-Reference — Michael Beasley Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
Bleacher Report — Should Los Angeles Lakers Take Gamble on Michael Beasley?