Marijuana is not Michael Beasley's problem. It is easy to point to the drug as the figurehead of Beasley's issues because it has been a consistent presence in much of his negative press (Sports by Brooks). But to single out weed as the nucleus of the 24-year-old Phoenix Suns forward's issues is like blaming the internet for cyber-bullying.
The action is a product of a trait that exists in the person, the cyber misconduct—and in Beasley's case, the weed usage—is just the vehicle.
Were it not weed or online intimidation, chances are there would be some other ill-advised activity that showed the world there is a deeper problem. Most recently, Beasley was arrested in Scottsdale, Ariz. for possession of what police believe to be marijuana on Aug. 5, per ESPN. This was a terrible blow to Beasley's basketball future.
The Suns are reportedly contemplating releasing him, per John Gambadoro of Arizona Times. Previous issues with marijuana had prompted Beasley to vow he was done with the drug, per ESPN Twin Cities' Tom Pelissero, but if the reports are completely factual, he has gone back on his word.
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Michael Beasley’s NBA Hardships Stem from More Than Alleged Marijuana Use
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