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.
