Michael Beasley Reveals Why He Avoided Meeting Kobe Bryant Early In His NBA Career

Michael Beasley Reveals Why He Avoided Meeting Kobe Bryant Early In His NBA Career

Michael Beasley and Kobe Bryant (Image Credit: X/@RTNBA and Imagn) Kobe Bryant’s influence on today’s NBA players is undeniable. Many young stars look up to the late legend as a beacon of motivation and greatness. Among those inspired by Kobe is former NBA player Michael Beasley, who recently shared a heartfelt story about a memorable encounter with the Black Mamba early in his career. During an appearance on Big3, Beasley opened up about a post…

Michael Beasley passed on dinner with Kobe due to anxiety: ‘I was too scared’

Although former NBA forward Michael Beasley never fully lived up to the hype of being the No. 2 overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft, he still stuck around in the league for over a decade and had some solid seasons. During his time in the league, he crossed paths with some legends. Beasley, who last played in the NBA with the storied Los Angeles Lakers franchise in the 2018-19 season, revealed that he was invited to go out to dinner with Lakers le…