Malik Beasley, born on November twenty-six, nineteen ninety-six, is an American professional basketball player currently showcasing his talents with the Cangrejeros de Santurce in the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN). His journey began at Saint Francis School in Alpharetta, Georgia, where he distinguished himself as a four-star recruit.
Beasley made a significant impact during his freshman year at Florida State University, where he played for the Seminoles. He earned All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) honors, averaging fifteen point six points and five point three rebounds per game. His scoring prowess helped the Seminoles achieve a twenty and fourteen record, culminating in a berth in the NIT Tournament.
Following his impressive freshman season, Beasley declared for the 2016 NBA draft and was selected by the Denver Nuggets as the nineteenth overall pick. Initially, he faced challenges in securing playing time, but his perseverance paid off in his third season, where he averaged over eleven points across eighty-one games.
In February twenty twenty, after three and a half seasons with the Nuggets, Beasley was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves. His time with the Timberwolves marked a career high in scoring, as he averaged nineteen point nine points over fifty-one games, solidifying his reputation as a rising star in the league.