OT: Beasley in rehab to seek help for substance abuse and psychological issues

[axs88]

Surprised there is no thread about this.

ESPN report

Good Truehoop article

During his college season, there were people who wanted to trade LMA for him. He looked like a 1A prospect (at least before his measurements came out), but I guess Miami wasn't so foolish when they seriously considered passing on him.

I just hope he doesn't turn out to be another Eddie Griffin.

 

[Idog1976]

Surprised there is no thread about this.

ESPN report

Good Truehoop article

During his college season, there were people who wanted to trade LMA for him. He looked like a 1A prospect (at least before his measurements came out), but I guess Miami wasn't so foolish when they seriously considered passing on him.

I just hope he doesn't turn out to be another Eddie Griffin.

Well at least he's not a bust like Greg Oden. He probably scored 35 points while he was checking into rehab.
I love how the arbitrary narratives start and then take on a life of their own.

I hope he recovers and has a great career.

 

[BlazerWookee]

This thread should be titled "Beasley in rehab to avoid the consequences of his substance abuse and psychological issues..."

Just sayin'...

 

[BBert]

A photo of the No. 2 pick in the 2008 NBA draft was posted Friday to his Twitter account, in which Beasley is displaying a new tattoo across his shoulders.

That image also captured what appeared to be a small plastic bag on an adjacent table, the contents of which were unclear.

ORLY?

 

[Wheels]

As much as Beasley irritates me, and represents what angers me, on what Basketball has become. I hope he can get healthy, and get his life straight.

 

[Sug]

With great power comes great weed.

 

[MAS RipCity]

I didn't think he'd be a great ball player, but didn't think off the court issues would do him in. He always was immature, but I thought it could be fixable..hope he gets better.

 

[PapaG]

Well at least he's not a bust like Greg Oden. He probably scored 35 points while he was checking into rehab.
I love how the arbitrary narratives start and then take on a life of their own.

I hope he recovers and has a great career.

Speaking of arbitrary narratives (Oden relates to this story how???)...

anyhow, didn't Beasley also get into trouble at the rookie orientation camp?

 

[PapaG]

Heh

"Super Cool Beas"

 

[Wheels]

Heh

"Super Cool Beas"

Yeah I cant hate on the Bayless tattoo as much now lol

 

[Wheels]

Heh

"Super Cool Beas"

on another note.. does it say "GOBS SON" under super cool beas?

=

 

[BBert]

OMG, is that lame. I am so far from being able to relate to the mindset of anyone who would tattoo that crap on their back it's like a different universe.

 

[oldmangrouch]

I clearly remember folks advocating the LMA for Beasley trade. I just wish I remembered *who* they were. A good public mocking would seem to be in order!

 

[Idog1976]

With great power comes great weed.

LMAO! You must spread reputation around before giving it to Sug again.

 

[hasoos]

Well at least he's not a bust like Greg Oden. He probably scored 35 points while he was checking into rehab.
I love how the arbitrary narratives start and then take on a life of their own.

I hope he recovers and has a great career.

Except that Greg Oden isn't a bust. Think what you like but it's way to early to call Oden a bust. His problem last year was staying in the game, not so much how he played.

 

[Shapecity]

Surprised there is no thread about this.

ESPN report

Good Truehoop article

During his college season, there were people who wanted to trade LMA for him. He looked like a 1A prospect (at least before his measurements came out), but I guess Miami wasn't so foolish when they seriously considered passing on him.

I just hope he doesn't turn out to be another Eddie Griffin.

I guess Beasley can't take the Heat.

 

[rocketeer]

As much as Beasley irritates me, and represents what angers me, on what Basketball has become. I hope he can get healthy, and get his life straight.

what has basketball become?

 

[bluefrog]

Heh

"Super Cool Beas"

I like how he has eye glasses hanging off the "S". My Grandma has a pair that looks like that.

 

[ehizzy3]

i feel bad for him....there is nothing wrong with smoking weed, and he just made a mistake. if he was depressed before this incident i could see how itcould put him over the top. i'm glad he is getting help, and wish him the best.

 

[Wheels]

what has basketball become?

more like what it has become in young player's minds, and kids minds. To where its all about ME and SCORING, I still love the game very very much, and its why Brandon Roy is such a breath of fresh air to me.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

His talent level is through the roof. Coming out of college scouts were saying he's just as good as Durant. But, his $million talent is operated with a ¢2 brain.

I hope he doesn't turn out JR Rider-crazy.

 

[Charcoal Filtered]

That tattoo is so lame marijuana cannot even be blamed. I would check myself into rehab too if it was mine.

And the one Bayless rocks is just as bad.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

It's up there with Steve-O's

 

[Rodolfo]

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Beasley for Travis!

 

[Kaydow]

I'm not into social commentaries, but you can't help but notice a few things. The pressure and scrutiny these kids deal with is overwhelming. Sure, Patrick Ewing had pressure when he was selected #1 in 1985. But that was before Sportscenter played 12 times/day, and before there was internet message boards, and before the media chased these guys everywhere they go. Sure, we all heard about Michael Ray Richardson's drug problem in he 1980's, but the the intimate details of his personal life weren't readily available with the click of a mouse.

I thought about this last year watching Oden - he looked psychologically beaten at times. Not only did critics question his talent - his heart/desire, intelligence, durability were also picked at. Then when he hurt his knee it got worse as some thought he wasn't really hurt, or that he was milking the injury because his heart wasn't into it (and that he really didn't want to be out there) Nothing these guys go through in high school or one year in college can prepare them for this.

I always root for a guy like Beasley, but why does it feel like the deck is stacked against him? Sure, Miami will forgive him if he comes in and goes 20/10 or even 18/8 next year. If he struggles, fans/media will question if he's using drugs or if he's just not mentally tough enough. He's got to surround himself with the right people and keep a low profile, but that's easier said than done when you're just about to turn 21 years old with millions of $$$. Not many before him have gone through something like this and turned it all around.

 

[PapaG]

I'm not into social commentaries, but you can't help but notice a few things. The pressure and scrutiny these kids deal with is overwhelming. Sure, Patrick Ewing had pressure when he was selected #1 in 1985. But that was before Sportscenter played 12 times/day, and before there was internet message boards, and before the media chased these guys everywhere they go. Sure, we all heard about Michael Ray Richardson's drug problem in he 1980's, but the the intimate details of his personal life weren't readily available with the click of a mouse.

Michael Ray Richardson was kicked out of the NBA, click of the mouse or otherwise. That's severe, isn't it?

I thought about this last year watching Oden - he looked psychologically beaten at times. Not only did critics question his talent - his heart/desire, intelligence, durability were also picked at. Then when he hurt his knee it got worse as some thought he wasn't really hurt, or that he was milking the injury because his heart wasn't into it (and that he really didn't want to be out there) Nothing these guys go through in high school or one year in college can prepare them for this.

Oden does ESPN commericials, he posts on his own blog, and he performs with Justin Timberlake at the ESPYs. It isn't like he was backing away from the limelight. While I see a great future for him, he was holding the spotlight on himself the past few years, wasn't he?

I always root for a guy like Beasley, but why does it feel like the deck is stacked against him? Sure, Miami will forgive him if he comes in and goes 20/10 or even 18/8 next year. If he struggles, fans/media will question if he's using drugs or if he's just not mentally tough enough. He's got to surround himself with the right people and keep a low profile, but that's easier said than done when you're just about to turn 21 years old with millions of $$$. Not many before him have gone through something like this and turned it all around.

I'll root for Beasley as a human, but knowing he's made more money already in this rookie contract than I will make in my entire life, and knowing that he is apparently "Supercool Beas", makes it dang tough to care about the guy in terms of basketball.

 

[BenDavis503]

LOL wow. Nice tattoo. Super Cool Beas.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Maybe coming to a small market would do a lot for Beasley.

He's an immature 20 y/o and South Beach is probably the worst place for him.

The guy has a ton of talent. When/If he ever gets his head on straight he could be a serious player.

Bayless for Beasley, anyone?

 

[BenDavis503]

Maybe coming to a small market would do a lot for Beasley.

He's an immature 20 y/o and South Beach is probably the worst place for him.

The guy has a ton of talent. When/If he ever gets his head on straight he could be a serious player.

Bayless for Beasley, anyone?

Yeah. Good idea. That will happen too. For sure.