Denver Nuggets’ third year guard Malik Beasley was primed for a strong showing in the NBA’s 2018 Summer League. When the team flew into the seventh circle of Hell that is known as Las Vegas, head coach Michael Malone gave Beasley what you might call a blueprint to success for the preseason tournament. Unfortunately, the 21-year old didn’t quite take it to heart.
“It’s funny, I told him that before game one at summer league,” Malone said following Monday’s practice—he was responding to a question regarding Malik’s willingness to accept his limitations and play within himself.