Before the season, Michael Beasley said the Lakers “can be exactly where we want to be at the end of the year.”
I doubt he envisioned himself being in China.
But that’s where he’s headed after getting traded to and waived by the Clippers.
Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN:
Ex-Lakers forward Michael Beasley is finalizing a deal with .... Guangdong of the Chinese Basketball Association, sources tell ESPN. Short run of two months, significant cash.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 19, 2019
Beasley has played in China twice before and dominated. High-volume scorers like him translate well.
At 30, Beasley might be nearing the end of his NBA chances. He can still contribute a little, but the bar is higher for someone who brings headaches and silliness.
If he again plays well in China, he’ll probably get another chance with an NBA team next season. But that’s certainly not a lock.
