The expectations weren't high for Michael Beasley with the Phoenix Suns. All he really had to do was not get arrested a half-dozen times or be one of the league's absolute worst players.
He couldn't meet those modest standards.
Now that Phoenix has decided to pay Beasley upwards of $9 million to go away, according to Suns.com, the requisite speculation can begin about his next destination. After a series of increasingly disappointing washouts, the former No. 2 overall pick has flunked his way off of what might be the league's most hapless roster.
So, where does Beasley go from here?
In theory, he'd be an ideal acquisition for a rebuilding team. But for clubs that are starting over, it's not just about losing games—something Beasley would definitely help accomplish. It's also about creating a positive culture in which young, impressionable talent can flourish.
Because adding Beasley to an environment loaded with young players is like striking a match in a room with a propane leak, don't expect the league's worst teams to come calling. He proved in Phoenix that he couldn't be trusted to do anything but flame out.< ...
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