The three-time NBA champion and a Hall of Famer, Miami Heat icon Dwyane Wade has undergone all the pleasures of being in locker rooms with such legends as LeBron James , Chris Bosh, and Shaquille O’Neal and has developed his own legacy of being fast, a leader and at the right moment. Most recently, Wade stirred the waters with a bold commentary concerning a one-time co-worker who took a different path in his career: Michael Beasley . Wade declared Beasley as being one of the most talented players that would not be in the NBA today which sparked debate of untapped talent and the ugly reality of the league.
Dwyane Wade praises Michael Beasley after Miami 305 wins Big3 championshipDwyane Wade shared his thoughts on "The Timeout," a show on his YouTube channel where he dives into basketball topics with a blend of nostalgia and insight. This episode came out recently, right after Michael Beasley's impressive performance in the Big3 league—a 3-on-3 basketball competition started by rapper Ice Cube back in 2017.
Dwyane Wade was giving a "shoutout" to Beasley, who played a key role in leading his team, Miami 305, to a championship win against the Chicago Triplets with a score of 52-48. In that match, Beasley scored 25 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, and dished out three assists, wrapping up a season where he snagged the Big3 MVP award for the second consecutive year.
Wade's full quote was passionate and direct: "Shoutout to Michael Beasley. You hear a lot of guys say this. Michael Beasley is probably the most talented basketball player who’s not in the NBA. When you think about how talented he is, you don’t understand why he’s not in the NBA. You understand maybe he might not be a star, but you don’t understand why he’s not in the league because of the talent that young man has in his body."
He conveyed this message to his viewers on the show, stressing Beasley's innate skills while admitting the frustrations linked to his lack of presence in the NBA.
In a similar vein, on his podcast "The Why with Dwyane Wade", Dwyane Wade elaborated further, noting that Beasley has endured significant challenges "mentally, physically, spiritually, emotionally." He shared that Beasley once felt like he was "walking on eggshells" to blend in and seize chances, but these days he looks a lot more relaxed with who he is in other leagues.
Minnesota Timberwolves breakout season proves Michael Beasley can carry a teamDwyane Wade's timing with the praise was spot on. Just last week, Beasley took home the Big3 championship, delivering a vital assist for the winning basket in the final. This victory marked his fourth season in the league and reinforced his position as one of the top players.
The Big3, featuring former NBA players in a fast-paced, half-court game, has provided Beasley with a chance to highlight his abilities without the grind of an 82-game NBA schedule. His back-to-back MVP titles in 2024 and 2025 show that he still has plenty of energy left at the age of 36.
Beasley's road to this moment has been quite the ride. Coming out of Kansas State University in 2008, he was a college superstar, averaging 26.2 points and 12.4 rebounds per game in his freshman year.
The Miami Heat chose him second overall in the NBA Draft , right after Derrick Rose. The hype was immense; scouts considered him a scoring dynamo with All-Star potential. During his rookie season (2008-09), he averaged 13.9 points off the bench for the Heat, displaying flashes of brilliance next to Dwyane Wade.
Michael Beasley lived a life full of injury, poor performance, and off-the-court issues, including alleged mental health and drug problems. He was eventually traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2010, to allow the Heat to have the so-called era of the Big Three with LeBaron and Bosh.
In 2010-11, his breakout season, he averaged 19.2 points per game, but was unable to sustain that. He then got spells with the Phoenix Suns, back to the Heat in 2013 and 2015 and played with the Houston Rockets, Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks and finally the Los Angeles Lakers in 2018-19. In 609 NBA games Beasley had an average of 12.4 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.3 assists, playing 25 games in the playoffs, and never having received a championship ring.
Also Read: The Los Angeles Lakers are quietly plotting the most aggressive roster change of the modern NBA era
Michael Beasley's tale is packed with what-ifs, yet it's far from concluded. His strong performance in the Big3 indicates he's still a significant player, and Dwyane Wade's endorsement could pave the way for new chances—possibly even an invite to a training camp. Right now, Beasley looks happy, enjoying basketball on his own terms.
Dwyane Wade praises Michael Beasley after Miami 305 wins Big3 championshipDwyane Wade shared his thoughts on "The Timeout," a show on his YouTube channel where he dives into basketball topics with a blend of nostalgia and insight. This episode came out recently, right after Michael Beasley's impressive performance in the Big3 league—a 3-on-3 basketball competition started by rapper Ice Cube back in 2017.
Dwyane Wade was giving a "shoutout" to Beasley, who played a key role in leading his team, Miami 305, to a championship win against the Chicago Triplets with a score of 52-48. In that match, Beasley scored 25 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, and dished out three assists, wrapping up a season where he snagged the Big3 MVP award for the second consecutive year.
Wade's full quote was passionate and direct: "Shoutout to Michael Beasley. You hear a lot of guys say this. Michael Beasley is probably the most talented basketball player who’s not in the NBA. When you think about how talented he is, you don’t understand why he’s not in the NBA. You understand maybe he might not be a star, but you don’t understand why he’s not in the league because of the talent that young man has in his body."
He conveyed this message to his viewers on the show, stressing Beasley's innate skills while admitting the frustrations linked to his lack of presence in the NBA.
In a similar vein, on his podcast "The Why with Dwyane Wade", Dwyane Wade elaborated further, noting that Beasley has endured significant challenges "mentally, physically, spiritually, emotionally." He shared that Beasley once felt like he was "walking on eggshells" to blend in and seize chances, but these days he looks a lot more relaxed with who he is in other leagues.
Minnesota Timberwolves breakout season proves Michael Beasley can carry a teamDwyane Wade's timing with the praise was spot on. Just last week, Beasley took home the Big3 championship, delivering a vital assist for the winning basket in the final. This victory marked his fourth season in the league and reinforced his position as one of the top players.
The Big3, featuring former NBA players in a fast-paced, half-court game, has provided Beasley with a chance to highlight his abilities without the grind of an 82-game NBA schedule. His back-to-back MVP titles in 2024 and 2025 show that he still has plenty of energy left at the age of 36.
Beasley's road to this moment has been quite the ride. Coming out of Kansas State University in 2008, he was a college superstar, averaging 26.2 points and 12.4 rebounds per game in his freshman year.
The Miami Heat chose him second overall in the NBA Draft , right after Derrick Rose. The hype was immense; scouts considered him a scoring dynamo with All-Star potential. During his rookie season (2008-09), he averaged 13.9 points off the bench for the Heat, displaying flashes of brilliance next to Dwyane Wade.
Michael Beasley lived a life full of injury, poor performance, and off-the-court issues, including alleged mental health and drug problems. He was eventually traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2010, to allow the Heat to have the so-called era of the Big Three with LeBaron and Bosh.
In 2010-11, his breakout season, he averaged 19.2 points per game, but was unable to sustain that. He then got spells with the Phoenix Suns, back to the Heat in 2013 and 2015 and played with the Houston Rockets, Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks and finally the Los Angeles Lakers in 2018-19. In 609 NBA games Beasley had an average of 12.4 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.3 assists, playing 25 games in the playoffs, and never having received a championship ring.
Also Read: The Los Angeles Lakers are quietly plotting the most aggressive roster change of the modern NBA era
Michael Beasley's tale is packed with what-ifs, yet it's far from concluded. His strong performance in the Big3 indicates he's still a significant player, and Dwyane Wade's endorsement could pave the way for new chances—possibly even an invite to a training camp. Right now, Beasley looks happy, enjoying basketball on his own terms.
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