Former second overall pick Michael Beasley recently went on an emotional tell-all interview wherein he revealed just how hard times have been for him of late. The 33-year-old bared his heart and soul in the interview and you can't help but feel really bad for the situation he's currently in.

Beasley revealed the mental health issues he's been going through in a lengthy interview on The Pivot podcast. The former Kansas State standout detailed some of the major reasons behind his problems, including how his own family stole from him during his rise to the top:

“I don't know no one that ain't stole from me,” Beasley said, via TMZ Sports. “Everybody except for my kids stole from me.”

“Every step of the way, I asked for help.”

It is clear that Beasley is not in a good place right now. Apparently, this has been the case for him for virtually his entire career. He even confessed that at this point, he's grown exhausted with trying to surround himself with the right people:

“I've been trying to find good people for so long. I'm tired, bro,” he admitted.

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Beasley then opened up with his current relationship with Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant. These two go all the way back to when they were just young kids playing ball together in Prince George's County, Maryland. They were teammates in high school and they followed similar career paths towards the NBA. As it turns out, however, Beasley hasn't been in communication with KD of late:

“I don't talk to nobody right now,” Beasley admitted. “It's not a problem because I've spoken to people. I'm not going to make my problems your problems.”

That's tough to hear. It sounds like Beasley and Durant are good friends and the fact that they're not even talking right now probably makes things even more difficult for Beasley. As a matter of fact, Beasley even admitted that he actually isn't talking to anybody right now. It seems as though he's decided to cut ties with most of his friends because, by his own admission, he does not want to burden them with his problems.

It also sounds as though Beasley is already seeking professional help for his mental health problems. This is perhaps the biggest silver lining in all this given how Beasley appears to be in a dark place. It's good to hear that he's willing to get help and that he's taken the necessary steps towards the same. Nobody has to go through these tough times alone.

This interview was supposed to discuss Beasley's history as an NBA player and perhaps also delve into the steps he's taking to try and make it back to the league. At 33, it does seem like Beasley still has some gas left in the tank. Then again, the last time we saw him in the NBA was during the 2018-19 season with the Los Angeles Lakers. He did sign with the Nets the following year, but unfortunately, his substitution contract was voided after he tested positive for COVID-19.

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The interview turned real serious real quick and it's as if it became an intervention between friends trying to get their buddy back on the right track. At one point, ex-NFL player and show co-host Ryan Clark even did his best to try and prop Beasley up. This was when Beasley was reduced to tears.

“Folks love you, dog,” Clark said. “Nobody want to see you go through this.”

Prayers up for Michael Beasley. He's in an undeniably dark state right now and we can all only hope that he gets through this at the soonest possible time.