After you read this, the Bulls might want to think twice about drafting Michael Beasley with the #1 pick in next month's NBA Draft considering all the chaos surrounding this Bulls' team. While the article appears dated, there's a Washington Post story that seems to raise red flags surrounding Beasley's lack of discipline and spitting literally in the face of authority. The story raises serious character issues about Beasley signing his initials on the car of a school principal, including stops at five different high schools and disciplinary issues that the Bulls do NOT need. Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't we have guys currently on this sorry roster with character issues such as Tyrus Thomas, Chris Duhon & now Joakim Noah in the wake of his weekend arrest for possession of marijuana & an alleged open alcohol container?

Talent issues are at the top.

Many that is true, but an incomplete statement.

Finally, the new philosophy I've been waiting for. When will they start?

Not if he is 6'10" when he is drafted.

The crisis consists precisely in the fact that the old is dying and the new cannot be born; in this interregnum a great variety of morbid symptoms appear.

So what is his real height? He sure isn't 6'10". Looks more like 6'7"-6'8" to me.

A lot of you guys like to listen to the "experts"

http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Michael-Beasley-605/

http://www.nbadraft.net/admincp/profile ... asley.html

he is somewhat undersized for the PF spot at the next level

His game is based on sheer athleticism and strength, but his actual basketball skills can use some refinement

Averaged a measly 1.2 assists per game, which may not only be a testament to his scoring mentality, but also to his marginal vision … His decision making is also suspect at times, he gets into trouble by trying to do too much, then attempts to throw difficult passes … Defensively, he has come a long way from simply wondering around the court, but that doesn’t mean that he is by any means a stopper just yet.

Weaknesses:

• Size for PF position
• Team play
• Shot-selection
• Defense
• Focus
• Off-court red flags?
• Attitude?
• Winning mentality?

Even watching the highlights you know that is a dumb comparison. That's not saying Carmelo isn't a good player either. Beasley can rebound and that right there kills the comparison. As I pointed out a while back there isn't a great big man that came into the league as a good passer. Most are turnover prone and stay that way. FF you cherry picked what you wanted. You are the same guy that said he doesn't listen to "experts".

How many big men are great defenders and passers coming into the league? KG or Duncan wasn't.

Here are your ESPN friends that you like to quote:

Positives: Great athlete with long arms. Deep, deep range on his jump shot. Excellent hands. Amazing rebounder. Will score on you inside and out. Uses power in the post combined with excellent leaping ability. Has an excellent jump shot with NBA 3-point range. Has the versatility to play both the 3 and the 4 on virtually every team in the league.

Negatives: Character issues are the biggest question marks. Has been accused of being immature. Had some off the court issues as a high school player. As far as basketball goes, there's very little to complain about. He does need to work on his handle. Everything else looks great.

Summary: On talent, he's the best player in college basketball and a virtual lock for either the No. 1 or No. 2 pick in the draft. The only thing that raises question marks are character questions. He's been on his best behavior at Kansas State ... will he continue to behave once he has a big, fat guaranteed contract?


Draft Express:

Beasley’s NCAA tournament experience probably didn’t start or end quite the way he expected it to. He picked up two quick fouls in the first four minutes of his first game against Southern Cal, and only ended up scoring five points in the first half of that game. He recovered to pump in 18 after intermission, though, showing his incredible scoring instincts by creating his own shot from the perimeter and finishing with either hand in a variety of ways, his awesome first step and shooting range, as well as his phenomenal hands and touch around the rim. He didn’t go down in the paint as much as we’re normally accustomed to seeing him, preferring to face the basket and quickly take players off the dribble instead, likely to avoid the problems his guards usually have with making quality post-entry passes, as well as the barrage of double-teams he usually sees down low...he still looks like the sure-fire #1 pick barring any major surprises

Strengths:

• Ambidextrous
• Quickness
• Strength
• Body control
• Fluidity/Agility
• Hands
• Unbelievable scoring instincts
• Ability to face the basket
• First step
• Ball-handling skills
• Ability to create shot
• Finishing with either hand
• Pull-up jumper
• Back to the basket skills
• Rebounding
• Mismatch ability
• Go-to guy
• Incredible productivity
• 3-point range
• Upside

NBADRAFT.net:

Strengths: A fabulous athlete with an NBA ready body... Completed one of the most dominant seasons in college basketball history, as a freshman … His length, quickness, jumping ability and strength combine to make him one of the most difficult match ups … He has range from anywhere on the floor all the way out to NBA three, but is especially effective with his soft touch around the rim, where he uses both hands to finish with a variety of moves … His left handed jump shot is a thing of beauty, with a smooth release, he has good arc and is very balanced getting his legs under him to get great elevation … Most dangerous out of the mid-post where he can square his man up, and attack with a variety of moves; including strong takes to the hoop, a nice midrange pull-up, or simply shooting over the top of helpless defenders … From the triple threat his jabs and shot fakes are extremely efficient because he not only has a quick first step, but also a very long one that allows him to get by people at will … When the defender tries to beat him to the spot, he has a terrific spin move that is virtually unstoppable … His post game has progressed nicely, and he has shown a nice touch on a variety of hook-shots and fadeaways ... He fights hard to get good position on the block, and even harder when crashing the O glass, as seen by the 4 offensive rebounds that he averaged per game … His ability to play the passing lanes and come over weakside to block shots, further adds to his ability to fill the stat sheet … A strong personality with great confidence who never gets down on himself. There are few doubts about him becoming a bigtime impact talent at the next level

Duncan was a better defender but if you take a look at their numbers Duncan turned the ball over more than Beasley did. Duncan still turns the ball over a lot even though his passing has improved. I don't think Beasley is that far away from Duncan when it comes to defense but not having a David Robinson to school him in his first season it is unlikely he will catch up anytime soon.

No I didn't watch every KSU game. I did see more than 2 of them. A close friend of mine had a cousin that played for Missouri (Stephon Hannah) so I kept up with their conference. Rose was a Chicago guy and attended the same high school I did so I followed their games too. Aren't you the same guy that says someone can't comment of a player or a game unless they saw it? Now you tell me what a guy won't do that you never saw play. Even if you only looked at his stats you couldn't say the same thing. In his freshman season he has one of the best seasons in the history of college basketball and you say he probably isn't better than Zach Randolph. I respect your basketball opinion but sometimes you make me wonder what you are watching.