The 2020-21 season is apparently full of redemption and comebacks for certain players. That's been the case so far and continues to be the impression on Thursday. Per The Athletic's Shams Charania, both Michael Beasley and Lance Stephenson are eyeing a comeback in pro basketball as they prepare for the G League Draft on Monday:
Veteran NBA players Lance Stephenson and Michael Beasley have signed contracts to play in the NBA G League, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. Stephenson and Beasley will be in the Draft on Monday.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 7, 2021
Though both Lance Stephenson and Michael Beasley don't necessarily give off the star-like aura that maybe they possessed years ago, they can contribute to a contending team with championship aspirations. With a shortened season in play and most stars resting or recovering in back-to-back scenarios, the option for veterans to earn their stripes again.
Lance Stephenson has proven himself time and time again to be a capable ball-handler and a player on offense that can get his own shot. He last played in the league for the Los Angeles Lakers as he came off the bench during the 2018-19 season. He averaged 7.2 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists through 16.5 MPG.
Lance Stephenson rose to fame during his time with the Indiana Pacers after being tasked with guarding LeBron James in some critical moments during the 2014 Eastern Conference Finals.
As for Beasley, the former No. 2 pick spent his last season in the league playing for the Lakers as well with Lance Stephenson. He averaged seven points on 10.7 minutes of playing time. Following being drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves, Beasley never frankly found his footing in the league. He became a journeyman soon after his time with Minnesota.
Both Michael Beasley and Lance Stephenson are in their 30s, which could make for a challenge in cracking the rotation on a team even in the G League. Two men who have bounced around the NBA are not done chasing their dream and extending their careers, reminding everyone that it's never too late to pursue success in any endeavor, even if the odds might seem daunting.
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