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Milwaukee Bucks 2016-17 Season Review: Michael Beasley

By Ti Windisch

Jan 18, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Michael Beasley (9) dribbles the ball as Houston Rockets forward Sam Dekker (7) defends during the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Michael Beasley (9) dribbles the ball as Houston Rockets forward Sam Dekker (7) defends during the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 28, 2017; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Michael Beasley (9) and Boston Celtics center Tyler Zeller (44) reach for a rebound in the second quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2017; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Michael Beasley (9) and Boston Celtics center Tyler Zeller (44) reach for a rebound in the second quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /

Summer Focus and Final Grade

Before anything else, Beasley has to make sure he gets healthy. In his first game back from his knee injury, it was obvious he wasn’t 100 percent or all that close to it. Beas might not have gotten there in the rest of the Bucks season or postseason run.

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Like virtually every NBA player, three-point shooting should make up a lot of Michael Beasley’s focus for the summer. His offensive game is already devastating at times–adding a more consistent threat from outside would really make Beas scary on that end.

Otherwise, watching more film couldn’t hurt either. Beasley has the physical tools to be a really effective defender, and learning more about other teams tendencies on offense and what worked and didn’t work for him this season could help Beasley become a more passable defender.

The biggest summer focus for Beas should be getting a multi-year contract, honestly. He was very good in his Bucks minutes, especially compared to the low expectations he had coming in. Even if it comes from a team outside Milwaukee, Beasley should jump at guaranteed money after his roller coaster of a career thus far.

There is certainly reason to think the Bucks would want Beasley back, by the way. He certainly added more than Tyler Ennis would have to the Bucks, even considering at times Milwaukee needed a point guard.

There’s a chance he ends up leaving for greener pastures (and contract amounts), but Michael Beasley was a pleasant surprise for the Milwaukee Bucks this season.

BTBP Final Grade: B

Next: Milwaukee Bucks 2016-17 Season Review: John Hammond

Make sure you stick with us over the coming weeks as we review the rest of the Bucks players’ seasons individually.

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