Do you want Michael Beasley to sign with the Lakers?

LakersNewEra · Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2014 11:06 pm Post subject:

Rather have Marion. Don't really want Beasley. But whatever, its not a big risk.

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calistrtballr · Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2014 11:12 pm Post subject:

Dave20 · Franchise Player Joined: 15 Jun 2013 Posts: 11333

http://www.nbadraft.net/players/michael-beasley

The last sentence under weaknesses sums up his career. Beasley is talented and could have been great but that ship has sailed.

fansincemagic · Franchise Player Joined: 23 Jun 2005 Posts: 11075

Yes. He's either going to be a good bargain for the vet min, or be cut by Byron as an example of not falling in line. Win/win.

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I know we're hungry for talent and want to get back into contention as soon as possible, but we're trying to build a culture here. A hard working, hard-nosed, Lakers pride exuding culture that can make all Lakers fans proud of who we are. Beasley goes against all of these things. The locker room is also an integral part of a team's culture and if there is any chance he can influence our youngsters negatively I'm against it. No Beasley please.

Capt.Skyhook · Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2014 12:07 am Post subject:

If he can play 15-20 competent minutes, then sure I would want him. The only question is if he is capable. I have no doubts about his offensive game, but that might not be enough to make up for his poor defense. Remember this guy didn't dress for some playoff games last season and the Heat didn't trust him at all when they were starving for bench help.

I do think he will be on good behavior, so that is of no concern. If not, he'll be gone. B Scott is not going to let a guy who is almost out of the league like Beasley infect the locker room.

He was worth a look to just gauge his ability to play and perhaps bolster a weak spot on the team.

Laker Lover · Star Player Joined: 14 Dec 2011 Posts: 2274

I'm for it since we lack size upfront.

Xtreme · Starting Rotation Joined: 21 Jul 2014 Posts: 127

Pls no, god no, no B-ez shows pls

ElginBaylor · Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2014 1:49 am Post subject:

Of course we'd all rather have Marion. I'd rather have a Mercedes than my Kia and yet the Kia is what dependably gets me to work everyday. But iircc, there's been a lot of people here concerned at our lack of small forwards and Beasley would fill some of that hole. Who gives a crap if he smokes weed. Haven't we moved past that as a society?
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Truck Turner · Star Player Joined: 28 Apr 2011 Posts: 3937

Hell yeah..

He's low risk high reward.

Beasley isn't know as being a problem in the locker room so he's not going to effect team chemistry. He's actually been well liked by his teammates throughout his career. Most of his issues have been off the court and lack of focus and work ethic.

Beasley's problem are nearly identical to those of Lamar Odom. He's still young and can turn things around if placed in the right environment. Having Byron Scott, Kobe, and Nash to mentor him could do wonders for the kid.

sidestep · Sixth Man Joined: 14 Dec 2012 Posts: 88

Beasley is a talented, versatile scorer but he lacks awareness for playing team defense and making the right rotation. Last year, he had a Defensive Rating of 108 (ie, opponents scored 108 pts over 100 possessions when he was on the court). That's kinda scary when you consider that he wasn't playing with no-defense teammates but with players who are all disciplined about team defense. By comparison, Birdman, Bosh, Battier had DefRtgs of ~101, and Rashard Lewis, who was Beasley's competitor for minutes, had 103. It's not for lack of trying either.

If Byron puts a premium on defense, how much playing time would Beasley even get? FWIW, Beasley's DefRtg was the same as Marshon Brooks -- and their career trajectories look kinda similar in being unable to win the trust of coaches to really make it into the rotation even though they both have offensive talents.

I think Beasley can very effective if you minimize his decision-making, since he tends to be a ball-stopper, and is so talented that he thinks he can score anywhere instead of having a more mature mentality that is aware of his most efficient situations/spots. For one, he takes too many midrange jumpers which he only converts at 36%. But his overall FG% was good at 49.9; TS% was 55.9

If you put him with playmakers such as Lin, he's got the hands to catch anything, can finish with either hand, very athletic, and can play above the rim. Would be a great alley-oop partner. He has a special ability to finish over bigs while attacking openings on the drive, either from the perimeter or working face up from the post. He's got a Melo-like quick hop for cleaning up misses at the rim and working the boards. He also showed he can cut well, and is good is transition.

He and Wade played a nice good two-man game on the sides. He can set a solid chunky screen and can either dive or pop out for a 3, which he shoots at an efficient 39%. When that two-man action bogged down, he could post up, which he's good at. That's the kind of situation in which Beasley is not responsible for making the top-level decision in half-court offense but, when he does get the ball, it's because he's already in an advantageous spot.

He can put up double digit scoring in a flash coming off the bench. He's fun to watch when he's on. His spin move off the drive is smooth.

I'd be excited to see him added. He probably won't cost much anyway.

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silkwilkes · Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2014 3:26 am Post subject:

Lebron got fed up with him due to his lack of Intensity + Spoelstra stopped trusting him.... he stopped using him completely towards the end of March.

He averaged 15 mins last season... doesn't show any progress to me.

Bottom line is that he has a 10 cent head. You can't fix that. Just another Gerald Green.

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yinoma2001 · Retired Number Joined: 19 Jun 2010 Posts: 119487

It's not like we have overwhelming talent that we don't need him. For crying out loud, we have Wes Johnson penciled in as our starting SF.

If he signs for the min, and is a nuisance to the team, cut him. It's just a min contract.
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B_P · Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2014 4:25 am Post subject:

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Kava · Star Player Joined: 10 Mar 2010 Posts: 2173

Considering his talent, I'm surprised so many voted no.

Tough one when it seems like he's squandered so many other opportunities. I don't know if playing for the Lakers means anything to him. But this is the stage he would need to cement another decent sized contract in a year or two.

King beef · Starting Rotation Joined: 03 Jan 2014 Posts: 356

Dont care. That should be an option. The Lakers are making temporary, irrelevant move after tempory, irrelevant move. 80% of the players on this roster could come or go and none of us would lose any sleep.

MacedonianFan · Rookie Joined: 29 Jul 2014 Posts: 18

At first time i saw that we want to get Beasley in our team i can't say i wasn't just a little bit excited.That is why i voted yes.But when you rethink twice...

I just can't understand why our leadership in the last few years has be looking to hire players that are going down with their cariers.If you want a rebuild ,you don't acquire Michael Beasley.He is well known for his attitude off the court.In the other hand, when you see his stats for the past years you'll know.They are going down.Yes he is not that old, yes he has potential, yes he had a good years behind him but i just can't see it.Are the other teams that dumb not to sign him till now?Ofcourse not.