Michael Beasley
Basketball player, Miami Heat star
Born
January 9th, 1989
36 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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This basketball player entered the NBA after being selected as the second overall pick in the 2008 Draft by the Miami Heat. Achieved significant success in college basketball at Kansas State University, where earned consensus first-team All-American honors. Played a vital role in Miami's 2008-2009 season, contributing to the team's playoff run. Demonstrated scoring ability with several teams during an extensive career in the NBA, including stints with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Phoenix Suns, and Los Angeles Lakers.
Second overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft
Consensus first-team All-American at Kansas State
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