Former No. 2 pick signs to play in China

Mar 28, 2018; Philadelphia, PA, USA; New York Knicks forward Michael Beasley (8) before a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

A former top NBA draft pick is resuming his career overseas.

Former second overall pick Michael Beasley has agreed to a seven-figure deal with the Shanghai Sharks, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Sources: Former NBA No. 2 pick Michael Beasley is returning to professional basketball and will sign a seven-figure deal with the Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese Basketball Association.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 5, 2022

Beasley has had previous stints in China, so the experience will not be new to him. He played for Shanghai in 2014-15, and has also spent time in the league with Shandong and Guangdong.

The 33-year-old Beasley may be saying goodbye to his NBA career with this move. He last tried to make a roster in 2020, but that was derailed in part for reasons beyond his control. His last NBA action came with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2018-19. Even though he’ll be remembered as a draft bust, he has at least made himself a good amount of money and is carving out a solid career overseas.