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"I definitely feel like every part of my game has gotten better, but I don't think I've added anything new to my game this year. I'm just toning it up and learning to play at a pace."
Teammates and coaches see the improvement in his maturation level both on and off the court. As
Minnesota's second-leading scorer, Beasley took on many new challenges this year and is doing quite well.
"He's had to make adjustments from where he was last year to being a featured player on this team, finding a rhythm and finding a way to be a leader at the same time," said
assistant coach Reggie Theus. "Kurt (
Rambis) has done a better job of getting him the ball in areas where he can score and where he can be more productive, but I think Mike's concentration level—predominantly on the defensive end—is where he's trying to get better. Offense comes natural, but we're trying to teach him how to be more efficient offensively. JB (
Bickerstaff) works with him a lot, but on the defensive end is where he has the most work to do."
While a lot of young players want attention and the credit for their team success, Beasley understands he is only a singular part of the
Timberwolves future. That is something which surprises many that cover this young team because, simply, it seems as if the entire roster shares those thoughts, which is a great indicator of future success.
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