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SJ2100 wrote:Wow, very interesting that Ira reported that we skipped Mayo's workout for Rose's. ESPN is reporting that our coaching staff went to Rose's, but Riley went to Mayo's. Conflicting stories, who to believe??
If the Bulls draft Derrick Rose as many expect, should the Heat, picking No. 2, be concerned about off-court issues with Michael Beasley? Absolutely not, his two most recent coaches say.
''Ask everybody Mike has played for, and there's not one question about his work ethic, leadership or character,'' Kansas State coach Frank Martin said. ``He's the best teammate I've been around in 23 years in basketball. People have pulled me aside in Wal-Mart telling me what a wonderful kid he is, how he helps them get groceries.''
Bill Barton, who coached Beasley at Notre Dame Prep in Fitchburg, Mass., said by phone, ``Michael is probably one of the most coachable kids I ever had, and tied for first as the most likable. I spent a year with him, and I didn't have a single problem with him. He came to practice and school every day. He graduated. He's polite, always in a good mood.
``He had age-appropriate behavior -- maybe he forgot his homework or talked in class. He's a fun-loving kid but did nothing to be considered a punishable offense. He's the farthest thing from a character problem.''
Martin said Beasley switched high schools often (five in four years) because his family believed ''he should go somewhere else'' and that he was never dismissed. He was a prankster in high school -- including drawing graffiti -- but has matured. And he has never been arrested, Martin said. Bruce Shingler, a K-State assistant, is putting his career on hold to live with Beasley next season.
Beasley, expected to go second if Rose goes first, has strong support inside the Heat's front office, but the question is whether Pat Riley will feel comfortable with his maturity level, or whether anybody will make an extraordinary offer for the pick. Beasley's visit went well -- his workout was impressive, and on Thursday he joined Riley and 12 other Heat employees at Prime 112, where he sat beside Erik Spoelstra and munched on a Kobe beef burger and fries.
) Then there's Rose. Think: glorified Devin Harris with better PG skills. Big risk. Big mistake.
JNichols42887 wrote:From the Miami Herald sports buzz...If the Bulls draft Derrick Rose as many expect, should the Heat, picking No. 2, be concerned about off-court issues with Michael Beasley? Absolutely not, his two most recent coaches say.
''Ask everybody Mike has played for, and there's not one question about his work ethic, leadership or character,'' Kansas State coach Frank Martin said. ``He's the best teammate I've been around in 23 years in basketball. People have pulled me aside in Wal-Mart telling me what a wonderful kid he is, how he helps them get groceries.''
Bill Barton, who coached Beasley at Notre Dame Prep in Fitchburg, Mass., said by phone, ``Michael is probably one of the most coachable kids I ever had, and tied for first as the most likable. I spent a year with him, and I didn't have a single problem with him. He came to practice and school every day. He graduated. He's polite, always in a good mood.
``He had age-appropriate behavior -- maybe he forgot his homework or talked in class. He's a fun-loving kid but did nothing to be considered a punishable offense. He's the farthest thing from a character problem.''
Martin said Beasley switched high schools often (five in four years) because his family believed ''he should go somewhere else'' and that he was never dismissed. He was a prankster in high school -- including drawing graffiti -- but has matured. And he has never been arrested, Martin said. Bruce Shingler, a K-State assistant, is putting his career on hold to live with Beasley next season.
Beasley, expected to go second if Rose goes first, has strong support inside the Heat's front office, but the question is whether Pat Riley will feel comfortable with his maturity level, or whether anybody will make an extraordinary offer for the pick. Beasley's visit went well -- his workout was impressive, and on Thursday he joined Riley and 12 other Heat employees at Prime 112, where he sat beside Erik Spoelstra and munched on a Kobe beef burger and fries.
http://www.miamiherald.com/1262/story/578947.html
JNichols42887 wrote:Beasley's visit went well -- his workout was impressive, and on Thursday he joined Riley and 12 other Heat employees at Prime 112, where he sat beside Erik Spoelstra and munched on a Kobe beef burger and fries.[/b]
http://www.miamiherald.com/1262/story/578947.html
CoolD wrote:Steven A says, the Heat picking Beasley is 50/50.
Interesting remark from Steven A Smith. It seems Wade is not overly excited about Beasley.
Wade this year wants to play off the ball.
I know Steven A is not super reliable, but it does make you think. Riley might go for Mayo.
But to reply to his point, its pretty well known that Magic wanted the Lakers to trade their top pick in 82 for Mark Aguirre who was his buddy, and had been the top pick the previous year. West overruled him and they drafted Worthy the rest is history..Point being Wade may have his opinions but he doesn't decide who we draft (at least i hope Riley is smarter than that). CoolD wrote:Steven A says, the Heat picking Beasley is 50/50.
Interesting remark from Steven A Smith. It seems Wade is not overly excited about Beasley.
Wade this year wants to play off the ball.
I know Steven A is not super reliable, but it does make you think. Riley might go for Mayo.