Michael Beasley? Why not?

[dig616]

So it seems the Heat can't give Beasley away. They would literally give him away for nothing... and that's exactly what we have with Rasheed Wallace's retiring contract.
We could ship Sheed for Beasley and a minimum contract, with no long term commitment to Beasley as he has a team option for next season. It is basically a shot in the dark that could give the Celts a very young, serviceable, high potential front court player at virtually no cost.
Imagine if KG could lay into Beasley and motivate him? If there's anyone that could do it, it's Doc and KG. Why not take a shot?
The only understandable reason not to do it is that it would allow the Heat to sign 2 max players. Idea #2- is the league colluding to stop that from happening?

[hpantazo]

yea KG might motivate him, but it's just as likely that Rondo throws passes that keep hitting him in the face and then gives him dirty looks, and he ends up sitting on the bench like OBryant and Shelden.

[Lucky17]

Wasn't this exact same post/thread created yesterday?

[Rondo2287]

yea KG might motivate him, but it's just as likely that Rondo throws passes that keep hitting him in the face and then gives him dirty looks, and he ends up sitting on the bench like OBryant and Shelden.

I think Beasly has a little more potential than POB and Shelden though.

[BballTim]

Wasn't this exact same post/thread created yesterday?

  I was thinking something similar. We had a thread about Beasley a day or two ago and have a new thread now, but then sometimes you see someone resurrect a 5 month old thread on something like Scal's three point shooting. What gives?

  But I digress...

[lon3lytoaster]

yea KG might motivate him, but it's just as likely that Rondo throws passes that keep hitting him in the face and then gives him dirty looks, and he ends up sitting on the bench like OBryant and Shelden.

Everyone pulls the "KG can change a dude!" card whenever theres a problem player to be aquired.

KG isn't a miracle worker, people. He isn't going to change anybody if they don't want to change. Now, I do think a change of scenery would do Beasley a lot of good, I'm just not sold on Boston being a good fit.

[Evantime34]

yea KG might motivate him, but it's just as likely that Rondo throws passes that keep hitting him in the face and then gives him dirty looks, and he ends up sitting on the bench like OBryant and Shelden.

Everyone pulls the "KG can change a dude!" card whenever theres a problem player to be aquired.

KG isn't a miracle worker, people. He isn't going to change anybody if they don't want to change. Now, I do think a change of scenery would do Beasley a lot of good, I'm just not sold on Boston being a good fit.

I think it's the perfect fit. Here are some things that I believe would help Beasley succeed.
1. Veteran team where players can help him grow.
2. Team that uses the 4 to blitz picks (this would use his athleticism.
3. A team with a point guard that loves to run the break and pass.
4. A team in a city that isn't known for it's wild partying
5. A team that does not need him to score but could benefit if he did.

Boston fits all those categories.

[Change]

He's been in the league 2 years and nothing to show for. And also, Is mike a 3 or 4? I'd say he is a 3.5. Not enough range to play the 3 consistently, and is too short (6'8" with shoe) to play the 4. Mike 2-3 inches taller would've been the 1st overall pick.

How about Anthony Randolph? Why not?

[Evantime34]

He's been in the league 2 years and nothing to show for. And also, Is mike a 3 or 4? I'd say he is a 3.5. Not enough range to play the 3 consistently, and is too (6'8" with shoe) to play the 4. Mike 2-3 inches taller would've been the 1st overall pick.

How about Anthony Randolph? Why not?

I'd love Anthony Randolph but Golden State isn't giving him away in the same manner Miami is giving away Beasley.

[MVP]

He's been in the league 2 years and nothing to show for. And also, Is mike a 3 or 4? I'd say he is a 3.5. Not enough range to play the 3 consistently, and is too short (6'8" with shoe) to play the 4. Mike 2-3 inches taller would've been the 1st overall pick.

How about Anthony Randolph? Why not?

I would say he has nothing to show for it. He averaged 15 points and 6 rebounds as a 20 year old. If all we have to give up is Sheed, or even Sheed and a protected pick, I'm all for getting Beasley.

[Change]

He's been in the league 2 years and nothing to show for. And also, Is mike a 3 or 4? I'd say he is a 3.5. Not enough range to play the 3 consistently, and is too short (6'8" with shoe) to play the 4. Mike 2-3 inches taller would've been the 1st overall pick.

How about Anthony Randolph? Why not?

I would say he has nothing to show for it. He averaged 15 points and 6 rebounds as a 20 year old. If all we have to give up is Sheed, or even Sheed and a protected pick, I'm all for getting Beasley.

Not saying he is a flop. He's just not what this team needs. Celtics are in dire need of size & shooting, he offer neither. A RichMan's Big Baby.

[JSD]

yea KG might motivate him, but it's just as likely that Rondo throws passes that keep hitting him in the face and then gives him dirty looks, and he ends up sitting on the bench like OBryant and Shelden.

Everyone pulls the "KG can change a dude!" card whenever theres a problem player to be aquired.

KG isn't a miracle worker, people. He isn't going to change anybody if they don't want to change. Now, I do think a change of scenery would do Beasley a lot of good, I'm just not sold on Boston being a good fit.

I've accepted the daily Beasley thread. In fact, I kind of like it.

[SCBirdman]

I just don't understand all the infatuation with Beasley. He is not very good and has a ton of baggage, addiction issues, etc..

So what if he was the No. 2 pick. Shelden Williams was the 5th pick.

It is very telling that the Heat literally cannot give this guy away. He is a problem. Period.

I feel that we can get much better than Beasley for Sheed's expiring/retiring contract.

[RJ87]

He's been in the league 2 years and nothing to show for. And also, Is mike a 3 or 4? I'd say he is a 3.5. Not enough range to play the 3 consistently, and is too short (6'8" with shoe) to play the 4. Mike 2-3 inches taller would've been the 1st overall pick.

How about Anthony Randolph? Why not?

I would say he has nothing to show for it. He averaged 15 points and 6 rebounds as a 20 year old. If all we have to give up is Sheed, or even Sheed and a protected pick, I'm all for getting Beasley.

Ditto.
I honestly think a change of scenery would do the kid wonders. He's only 21, and the talent is there. He just needs to get the focus there too.

[ScalPal]

The main reason to not take Beasley is that it would allow the Heat to sign 3 Max players and they cant do it without losing his contract. We should do what we can to prevent that from happening.