NBA Draft: The Talented Mr. Beasley

You know, the more I think about it, I don't know if I've ever anticipated an amateur athlete's transition into a professional sports league like I'm awaiting Michael Beasley's into the NBA. Well, other than Reggie Bush. And LeBron—obviously LeBron. Oh, oh, and Kevin Dura...Well, you get the point. I was excited about those guys, and I'm very eager to see how this Beasley guy pans out. Beasley is the most gifted college power forward since Chris Webber and is often compared to a young Derrick Coleman. Beasley is 6-foot-10 and left-handed. He has an NBA-ready body and can score with his back to the basket or facing up. He is a very good three-point shooter. He can handle the ball and led the nation in rebounding this season. I can't see him struggling with the game of basketball. Of course, that's only half the battle. Coleman had all the tools to be a legend, but was lazy as hell and a complete misfit. Webber was arguably even more talented and was a much better pro—five-time ... [link]