Welcome to a compilation of thought-provoking insights and reflections from Michael Beasley, a renowned figure in the realm of basketball. Michael Beasley, with his profound understanding of the game and unique perspective, has left an indelible mark on the basketball world. Throughout his career, Beasley has not only showcased his exceptional athleticism but also his profound wisdom through his words.
As an accomplished athlete and an individual with a depth of experience in the competitive landscape of professional basketball, Michael Beasley’s quotes resonate with a blend of insight, inspiration, and a touch of personal philosophy. Whether discussing the nuances of the game, the challenges of success, or the essence of perseverance, Beasley’s words offer valuable lessons that transcend the boundaries of sports. His quotes serve as a source of motivation, encouragement, and reflection for athletes and enthusiasts alike, reminding us of the power of determination and the importance of embracing the journey toward greatness. Below, you’ll find a collection of Michael Beasley’s most compelling quotes, each waiting to be explored, contemplated, and perhaps even shared with others.
I’m your favorite player’s favorite player. Michael Beasley
If the team needs to score, I’m going to score. If the team needs me to rebound, I’m going to rebound. Play defense, I play defense. Michael Beasley
At the end of the day, everything I’ve been through on and off the court, I’m the only common denominator. Michael Beasley
I don’t think there’s a man on the earth that can stop me from scoring a basketball. Michael Beasley
My favorite restaurant in the Twin Cities is McDonalds. I order two cheeseburgers, two snack wraps with no sauce, two fish fillets with cheese and light tartar sauce, two large fries, two apple pies, and one large milkshake. Michael Beasley
Tim Hardaway Jr., Carmelo Anthony, Kristaps Porzingis and myself – those are four guys that can score 25 points per game. Michael Beasley
I’ve always done well with pressure, always done well with awkward situations. Michael Beasley
Growing up, I ate a lot of candy. If you were my dentist, you would know that, you know, but I eat a lot of candy, so from eight to probably, like, 15, you wouldn’t see me without a pack of Skittles. Michael Beasley
One weird thing about me: I come home from practice or a game or whatever, and somehow my left sock always seems to get off my foot, and I end up walking around with one sock on. Michael Beasley
I don’t watch TV. I don’t watch anybody else’s saga but my own. Michael Beasley
I’m a real laid-back person. Michael Beasley
I tell people all the time like, man, when you a kid, you don’t know you’re in the hood, or you don’t know you poor. You just accepting your environment when you a child, and that’s when your friends are really your friends, wholeheartedly and nothing malicious. Michael Beasley
I know what people think I am. People think I’m dumb. People think I party all the time. People think I’m ignorant. Michael Beasley
Money doesn’t always define basketball. Michael Beasley
My favorite thing from my childhood is video games. Michael Beasley
I’ve never wanted to be anybody else, and I never thought anybody else could be me more than me. Michael Beasley
I didn’t get paid to go to Kansas State. Michael Beasley
One time I had an awkward moment on purpose, you know, just to see what it feels like. I slipped getting out of my car at a big event. I got out of the car and fell face first into the street. A lot of cameras were on me. I was pretty embarrassed. I did it on purpose, though. Michael Beasley
Honestly, I feel like pressure is only applied when you feel pressure. Michael Beasley
By the time my brother was 8, he was cooking breakfast and dinner for us. And I was 5. Michael Beasley
The older you get, the more your body starts to reject certain things. Michael Beasley
I’ve come to realize I’m a professional, no matter if I’m 38, no matter if I’m 19 or 20. I’m a professional. Michael Beasley
The ball will tell you who the best players are, not the contracts, not the media. Michael Beasley
I just want the respect I deserve. Not for what I can do in the future but what I’ve done in the past. And I just want a fair opportunity, a fair chance, a fair shot to play basketball. Michael Beasley
My name don’t ever come up unless it’s light, a joke, laughs behind it. I’m not saying it’s all the way a bad thing, but it’s not great. Michael Beasley
I match up with the best guys in the world. I’m not being cocky; it’s just always how I felt. But I got into trouble as soon as I got into the NBA, and it left a bad taste in a lot of people’s mouths. Michael Beasley
I take care of my kids every day. I drop them off at school and pick them up whenever my wife is too tired. Michael Beasley
Look at my nine-year career: I’ve always been close to a point a minute. I’ve always been a walking bucket. Michael Beasley
I’m all about my love for the game. Michael Beasley
I feel like an ‘8 Mile’ Eminem compared to ‘My Name is.’ Whenever my name is brought up, it’s in a ‘Slim Shady’ way, and it’s funny, and I’m lighthearted, but at the same time, every once in a while, I like to take it seriously. Michael Beasley
I feel like I was counted out, you know, my first two seasons in the NBA. They might not have been perfect, but I’m proud of them. Michael Beasley
I’ve always been the quiet, not-stand-up-for-myself kind of guy. Michael Beasley
If you can’t be honest with yourself, then you can’t be honest with anybody. Michael Beasley
I love the fact that tomorrow never comes. You can never wake up and say, ‘It’s tomorrow.’ It’s always today. Michael Beasley
I feel like dads should come more into their feminine side. Michael Beasley
If you’re only using 10 percent of your brain, you don’t even know that you’re using 10 percent of your brain. If you’re only using 10 percent of something, that means you don’t know the rest of the 90! Michael Beasley
I’m not a chocolate man. I’m Skittles, anything made by Wonka. You know, I like candy, not chocolate. Michael Beasley
A large part of my career is due to perception, what people think what I am or should be. Michael Beasley
I can be a friend from a million miles away. I can play basketball in China. The only thing I can’t do is be a father. I missed my kids’ first basketball game. I missed birthdays. I can talk to you from a million miles away, but I was missing the dad part of life. Michael Beasley
