Bulls Work Out Beasley

The Bulls began their pre-draft workout process yesterday bringing in Kansas State forward Michael Beasley. Beasley’s care-free attitude came through strongly during his media session, a demeanor that may not go over too well with veteran players and team management. Beasley answered a lot of questions about his supposed character issues, brushing aside most of the claims. As far as offensive talent goes, Beasley has it all. He can bang inside, hit from mid-range and extend his jump shot all the way out to the NBA three point line.  Beasley is listed at 6-10, 235 lbs, but is probably closer to 6-8. He absolutely tore through the college ranks this past season, averaging 26 points and 12 rebounds in his freshman year.

Despite having an incredible skill set that should translate wonderfully to the next level, there are some concerns about Beasley. He’s had a reputation for sulking and isn’t known as the hardest worker. His individual numbers were extremely impressive, but his team struggled throughout the year despite having another potential first-round pick in Bill Walker. Some scouts fear that he might be a “me first” type of player and may never realize his potential because he’s not all that motivated. The Bulls are likely to take Beasley or Memphis point guard Derrick Rose who the Bulls will be bringing in for workouts next.

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