Drama has returned to the BIG3—and NBA veterans know it never stays quiet for long. This time, it’s Michael Beasley at the heart of the storm. His alleged demand has sent ripples through not just the Big3 community but the wider basketball world, too.
The Miami 305’s decision to draft Lance Stephenson with the No. 1 overall pick sent shockwaves through the BIG3 league, instantly becoming the headline of the night. And Michael Beasley is also in that same team. But Beasley is not very fond of Lance. As NBA insider Chris Haynes wrote, “@TheBig3 News: Michael Beasley — of the expansion Miami 305 team — is upset the franchise drafted Lance Stephenson with the No. 1 overall pick and is contemplating requesting a trade, sources tell me.” That friction isn’t new: the two clashed in a $100,000 1-on-1 match on The Next Chapter, where Stephenson’s trash talk famously drew Beasley’s ire and even prompted an on-court scuffle
January 29, 2019; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard JJ Redick (17) moves the ball against Los Angeles Lakers forward Michael Beasley (11) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
But it seems like Lakers legend Michael Cooper is keeping a tight lid on the brewing tension. He recently revealed the Miami 305 roster under his coaching, casually dropping a post that spoke volumes without saying too much. The squad? Lance Stephenson, Mario Chalmers, Reggie Evans, Sean Williams, and of course, Michael Beasley.
The caption read simply, “Coach @showtimecooper21”. No hints, no drama, just a quiet flex. But those who know the game could feel the undercurrent. With this lineup and all the backstories bundled into one team, it’s not just about hoops anymore. It’s personal.
Michael Beasley believes the World loves his game, but couldn’t care less about his mind
Michael Beasley’s story was never meant to follow a script. From day one, he was the flashy kid with insane talent, but no one ever stopped to ask what was going on behind the swagger. The world wanted his game, but nobody ever really wanted to hear his side.
In a candid reflection, Beasley shared, “Every text message is left on read. Nobody would tell me what the right thing to do.” It’s a brutal truth for a player whose talent was obvious, yet the support system never showed up when it mattered most. When he was drafted second overall in 2008, right after Derrick Rose, it felt like the league expected him to become a superstar overnight.
But what people missed was the baggage he dragged with him, the kind you don’t see in highlights or interviews. It wasn’t just about adjusting to the league; it was about surviving life. Beasley’s been fighting against labels his whole career. People called him reckless, inconsistent, a locker room risk. But nobody paused to figure out where those struggles came from. He once opened up, saying it always felt like nobody would guide him, and the second he made a move, everyone told him it was wrong.
As Beasley added, “Don’t do this, don’t do that. As soon as I do something, everybody will tell me it’s wrong, though. My whole life has been like that.” Those words carry the weight of someone who’s been left to figure life out in the public eye while critics judged every misstep. It’s a lonely, exhausting cycle when your mistakes make headlines but your pain gets overlooked.
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