David Levine
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I've been really surprised how likable and engaging Beasley is. Interview from yesterday: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcbSFB4OwX8 also: From Ray Richardson/Pioneer Press: Any traces of a tense battle between Love and Beasley might have disappeared during informal scrimmages the past two weeks at the Wolves' practice facility at Target Center. Several scrimmages showcased Love and Beasley playing together up front. Beasley quickly put to rest any notions that he and Love would have trouble coexisting on the floor. Similar concerns about Love and Al Jefferson ultimately led the Wolves to trade Jefferson to Utah. "If you had been in the gym the past two weeks, you wouldn't be asking that question," Beasley said of his pairing with Love. "Me and Kevin play together just fine." From Kent Youngblood/Star Tribune: Fans, expect Beasley to be entertaining, both on the court and in interviews. I already like this guy. He showed up Friday refusing to back down from earlier statements that the team can contend for a title. Call it brash, but I call it fun. Here is a short list of entertaining quotes from his short media session: 1. When asked if coming here was a fresh start: "I don’t want a fresh start. Everything that has happened in my life made me what I am." 2. On whether he has a chip on his shoulder (the short answer: yes): "Always. I feel some people have counted me out." Beasley noted his averages of 15 or so points and six rebounds from last year weren’t bad, but promised more. "We’re going to have fun this year. I have a lot of motivation built up. Not against a particular team or person, but I think a lot of people think I can’t play basketball." Beasley said he hopes to prove those folks wrong.
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