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Michael Beasley Dominates Lance Stephenson in $100K Showdown, Earns Accolades From Durant and Shumpert

This standout performance revived debate over why the former No. 2 draft pick never secured a max contract despite evident scoring talent.

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Overview

  • Michael Beasley defeated Lance Stephenson 31-21 on June 6 in Miami’s TNC 02 pay-per-view event to claim the $100,000 prize.
  • Kevin Durant hailed Beasley as “Belle Haven’s finest” on Instagram, and Iman Shumpert lamented that he never received a max contract.
  • Beasley, the No. 2 overall pick in 2008, last played in the NBA during the 2018-19 season before extending his career overseas in China and Brazil.
  • Following the win, Beasley asserted he could average 75 points in 48 minutes or 25 in 20 minutes against NBA competition, underscoring his belief in untapped ability.
  • His dominant outing and peer recognition have reignited conversations about why his scoring prowess never translated into sustained NBA success.