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Five more free agents PF’s for the Phoenix Suns

By Khaleel Abdullah

SAN ANTONIO, TX - NOVEMBER 5: Rudy Gay #22 of the San Antonio Spurs handles the ball during the game against the Phoenix Suns on November 5, 2017 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photos by Mark Sobhani/NBAE via Getty Images)
SAN ANTONIO, TX - NOVEMBER 5: Rudy Gay #22 of the San Antonio Spurs handles the ball during the game against the Phoenix Suns on November 5, 2017 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photos by Mark Sobhani/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 3: Michael Beasley #8 of the New York Knicks passes the ball against the Phoenix Suns on November 3, 2017 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 3: Michael Beasley #8 of the New York Knicks passes the ball against the Phoenix Suns on November 3, 2017 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /

MICHAEL BEASLEY (6-9 235, 29-years-old)

Season Stats : 50-39-78 shooting (0.5 treys) for 13.2 pts, 5.6 rebs, 0.5 stls and 0.6 blks

I know, I know. How can I put Beasley on here? Didn’t we learn our lesson the first time? I am one of the first to say that. However, I really feel he’s changed. He’s matured. Michael Beasley is not the same person that came through Phoenix the first time around.

His play isn’t the same either. Last season he put up his best numbers since he was on the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2010-11.

He is a veteran. A 29-year-old with 10 years of NBA experience on his resume as well as time in the Chinese Basketball Association where he was an All-Star and MVP.

Beasley knows he’s messed up and he wants that to be behind him. He wants to contribute to a team and help youngsters. He could do that here.

If you think strictly basketball, a 6’9″ forward that can stretch the floor, score, and is a decent defender – a commodity any team would love to have. And he’s playing some really good basketball right now.

When Kristaps Porzingis went down with injury, Beasley stepped up. That shows maturity. So be it that it was on a bad team. So be it that he knew it was a chance for teams to see what he has with free agency coming up.

In 26 games without Porzingis, Beasley put up an inspiring 50-42-84 shooting line (0.6 treys) to the tune of 14.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, 0.6 steals and 0.7 blocks per game.

For the right price, why not take another chance? The team would be wise to at least look at him. Hey, give him a 1-year deal at a low price and allow him to prove himself as a solid starter or release himself from the team.

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