One scout recently said of Beasley, according to ESPN The Magazine, "If you look into his eyes, you'll see Looney Toons playing inside his head."
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Funny
He’s so talented, but I gotta think whatever team ends up drafting will have that moment just before their decision is made where they bring up a video interview of him and think “Okay, so just to make sure, we’re building our $500 million dollar franchise around this guy, right?” as everyone else slowly nods while looking around tentatively.
When I was watching lottery ball day, I was on the phone with my friend saying “Okay! Top 3! Holy Shit! We just have to not be in that #3 envelope, and after that it doesn’t matter!!!!” And now, I’m really glad we have the #1.
Looney Tunes will be playing inside Paxson's head...
... if the Bulls DON’T draft Beasley!
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KC must be kicking himself
for passing up the chance to use that line on Tyrus or Noah…
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Jun 18, 2008 12:48 PM CDT reply actions
There's a "Does Michael Beasley's Scare You Off?"
web poll connected to this link. I voted on it just so I could see the local results, and over 80% said, “Just draft him!”
Dum spiro spero! (While there is life, there’s hope!)--Leon Trotsky
Best line of the webisode embedded in that article...
Michael Beasley to Darren Kent on his cell phone right after watching the lottery – “You’re in Minnesota right now? How cold are you? You can come visit me where ever I’m at, but it won’t be in Minnesota!”
This tells me three things about Beasley…
1 – He thinks it’ll be either Miami or Chicago that drafts him. Probably true, but Miami could still go with Mayo if the Bulls draft Rose.
2 – He is foolish to believe that it does not get cold in Chicago. Like freeze your ass off cold Michael. Like epic record breaking wind chill cold.
3 – He IS looney toons. Don’t believe it? Watch that webisode.
Please God let us draft D Rose.
Don't call me doughboy!
You're not sold on a guy
that hasn’t paid attention to one weather report on Midwest weather in his life?
Just tune him into one Tom Skilling broadcast with some jetstream magic, a sprinkle of Canadian imperial wind patterns, and a 7 day forecast and he’ll be loving Memphis weather.
by NBA Observer on Jun 18, 2008 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions
You know, it gets pretty damn cold in Kansas as well.
And seriously, at the time of the lottery, it was a pretty foregone conclusion that Minnesota just lost out on the top 2. You could see it on Fred Hoiberg’s face when the TWolves got #3.
Here's to what was suppose to be the most exciting offseason in years, but has instead spiraled downward into pitiful morass of indecision. Cheers!
LOL
I know exactly how cold it is in Kansas, I live there about six months out of the year.
I was more commenting on the fact that he assumes he’ll go top two. More and more I’ve heard that he could still slip to Minnesota at 3.
Don't call me doughboy!
by Khalid El-Amin on Jun 18, 2008 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions
I vividly remember walking across the KU campus one day and thinking I was going
to be physically sick from the cold. But that was when I first moved out here.
I know what you’re saying about him slipping – man, would he be a terror for everyone who passed on him if he plays with a chip on his shoulder on top of his talent, sort of a Paul Pierce or Gilbert Arenas thing. I was just pointing out that no one imagined him slipping out of the top 2 at the time this was made, so it was an incredibly reasonable assumption on his part.
Here's to what was suppose to be the most exciting offseason in years, but has instead spiraled downward into pitiful morass of indecision. Cheers!
He kinda has a 'Thousand Yard Stare' going on a lot...
That, combined with his goofy nature, and the Looney Tunes reference makes a lot of sense to me.
You'll love this then
Mike and the adventures in Ipod technology.
by NBA Observer on Jun 18, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Off topic but
does anyone know what kind of money the Bulls will be dishing out to either Rose or Beasley (or Love if Pax gets his way)? I know the CBA calls for a 2-year contract w/ options for 3rd and 4th years but have they stated what the actual # will be yet? This, combined with the signing bonus money they give, will definitely have an impact on the contracts of Deng and Gordon right?
It shouldn't impact other decisions in terms of dollars and cents
The rookie salaries are determined by the CBA.
by NBA Observer on Jun 18, 2008 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions
I am utterly disappointed by the Chicago media's coverage
of Beasley’s workouts. (Note, I recognize that the link above doesn’t come from a Chicago paper, but I am simply using this opportunity to perorate the local NBA reporters).
I don’t expect the Bulls’ organization to hand out their scouting notes and a detailed synopsis of Beasley’s performance, but couldn’t one member of our inept Fourth Estate unearth some scoop from “anonymous” sources regarding what actually happened in the gym?
No. Apparently not. Instead, we get reiterations of the same tired interview.
LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!
Paxson makes everyone sign confidentiality waivers
the second the reporters step into the Berto Center.
If Pax was a blogger here, I’m sure his signature would be something like…
“Loose lips sinks ships!”
by RogersPark Kris on Jun 18, 2008 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Amen
remember when we found out about how Ben Gordon sent “ripples” through the Berto Center by “destroying” D. Harris in their workout? All we get is a photo of our poofy-haired coach and some lame jokes. Shame on the Chicago media. We need Sam back to stir the pot.
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In their defense...
the national media have not done any better.
Pardon the Interruption is about to do a Beasley story; we’ll see if Wilbon has a Chicago mole.
Dum spiro spero! (While there is life, there’s hope!)--Leon Trotsky
I was noticing there wasn't even a comment from the org, at least in what I read
I didn’t expect anything more than the standard company line, but it still seemed odd.
Here's to what was suppose to be the most exciting offseason in years, but has instead spiraled downward into pitiful morass of indecision. Cheers!
Gilbert Arenas has Looney Tunes playing inside his head too
And judging by that post-game interview last night, Kevin Garnett has something playing inside his head. A lot of great players over the years have been flakes to a certain extent, so I’d hate to pass on a guy simply because he still likes to watch SpongeBob SquarePants. If the Bulls pick Rose, I hope it’s because they think he’s the better player, and not because of Beasley’s overblown “character issues.”
yeah, but if Beasley really does have the mind of a child, he's not going to be very good
If his “character issues” were possession or assault I’d be less concerned.
Let's hope the Bulls vaunted
psych testing team will be able to figure it out.
Dum spiro spero! (While there is life, there’s hope!)--Leon Trotsky
so u sayin if he had crack and pistols u'll be less concerned...
who are u Jerry Angelo?????
CHICAGO MANE!!!!
Yes, crack and pistols. That's exactly what I said.
Beasley could at least admit to having a past as a total moron. I can understand why someone would deny committing adult crimes.
"If his "character issues" were possession or assault I’d be less concerned."
Wow i cant believe u are serious about that statement….so instead of havng a immature kid that may eventually MATURE…. u would be less concerned with someone that pistol whips a person and gets arrested for drug possesion??? Me i’ll take the kid dat does pranks over the one dat has an arrest record but dats just me
CHICAGO MANE!!!!
please continue to take this over the top
There’s not enough faux-outrage here. I was intimating a Noah-esque citation, or fistfight, or some other isolated incident that many generally decent, intelligent people have found themselves in. Obviously everyone’s life experience is different, and that’s why spray paint and dead rats creep me out.
When I checked this again, I thought you were being sarcastic
but wow
Beasley hasn’t missed a game/slacked off during a game, so who cares how goofy he is off the court?
If he handles his business on the basketball court, he can ride a unicycle to the United Center for all I care.
by darksmokepuncher on Jun 19, 2008 10:14 AM CDT up reply actions
Ron Artest didn't slack off during games
And I’m not worried about Beasley starting a riot, or really worried about Beasley’s effect on humanity/hip hop at all. There’s just a risk of immaturity and goofiness negatively impacting his development. He sure didn’t prove anything about his maturity level by denying past problems.
negatively impacting his development
but I would add even more so negatively impacting the team’s development.
The Game chose him !
Yep
Beasley will probably be a superstar in this league, simply because of his incredible offensive game.
But will he ever show the maturity and discipline to help make a team become a title contender? That doesn’t solely come from scoring a lot of points. It also comes from playing defense, being a leader, and improving all facets of one’s game. This immaturity definitely makes you wonder if he will have the desire/disciplie to be that player for a team.
KG's crazyness happened because something he was trying to attain for 12 years finally came to him
I think that just showed how much KG cared about winning and how emotionally invested he is. Guy compared winning a title to finally beating up a bully.
by Ozzie Montana on Jun 18, 2008 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions
The only way I want Beasley
is if we’ve already figured out how to get Gilbert Arenas this Summer too. Put him, Beasley, Noah and Tyrus together and watch the magic unfold. Who’s the 5th player we need to fill out that lineup?
Jack Sprat could eat no fat,
His wife could eat no lean,
And so between the two of them,
They licked the platter clean.
Is there any way to swap Gilbert for Deng?
I like Beasley, Noah, Tyrus, Agent Zero and Thabo. That might just make the Bulls the most entertaining team in the NBA.
...but it doesn’t quite seem like a team that Paxson and Reinsdorf would put together.
Dum spiro spero! (While there is life, there’s hope!)--Leon Trotsky
Yeah, I think I'm offline for a few days and my sarcasm is lost on folks.
That very well might be the most batshit crazy team to ever take the floor. If we could lure back Doug Christie to play again we’d be perfect.
Then you could get Rodman in as an assistant...
Here's to what was suppose to be the most exciting offseason in years, but has instead spiraled downward into pitiful morass of indecision. Cheers!
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