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Michael Beasley, AP

Amid reports that he's struggling to learn the Heat's playbook comes this from No. 2 pick Michael Beasley (through the Washington Post):

"I want to be MVP, no disrespect to nobody," Beasley said. "I don't ever want to be second best. I feel I can walk down those steps to the locker room and be better than everybody else . . . I think going for rookie of the year is selling myself short."

For the record, two players have won the MVP award as rookies: Wilt Chamberlain (1959-60) and Wes Unseld (1968-69). Chamberlain (37.6 ppg, 27.0 rpg) led the Warriors to a 17-game turnaround, to 49 wins, while Unseld (13.8 ppg, 18.2 rpg) helped the Bullets go from 36 to 57 victories. The Heat won 15 games last season. 

• At the start of his career, Beasley isn't joking around (Washington Post)

October 1, 2008  05:48 PM ET

you have a right to dream loud

October 1, 2008  06:38 PM ET

Pipe dreams. What is this kid smoking? He's not even the favorite for ROY. Does he expect to have a better season than Wade and Marion, while leading the heat to a 60-season?

October 1, 2008  07:17 PM ET

I wonder how many games he will actually play this season

October 1, 2008  07:55 PM ET

This Guy believe it so if he can dream it he might do it

October 1, 2008  11:05 PM ET

Does Kobe or Chris Paul still play in the NBA? If so, then you might want to run it by them first.

October 1, 2008  11:34 PM ET

i like the attitude but it's a very bold statement for a rookie. maybe he should play 1 on 1 with me first. anyone has his number?

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October 2, 2008  07:39 AM ET

man give me some stuff that ur taking ...

October 2, 2008  08:53 AM ET

Hey...I dont see anything wrong with the statement...he's setting high goals for himself, that way he'll stay motivated. He even said that having that type of mentality is what got him where he was last season in college...breaking all kinds of freshman records...

October 2, 2008  09:32 AM ET

Dont make yourself a target, thats about all I can say. You dont need all of the better players in this league, and there is probably more talented guys in this league then he believes, to be looking to close your mouth. Its a dumb rookie mistake, Wilt did it because he had 6+ inches on EVERYONE he played against, it was a different time and he was a special case. As for Wes, he won his with straight effort and hussle (check his rpg if you dont believe me), niether of which is this kid capable of.

October 2, 2008  10:32 AM ET

I'm pretty sure he is the favorite to win ROY in almost all the polls to date. MVP now thats another story.

October 2, 2008  11:41 AM ET

He be smoking the magic weed!

I like this comment by Chris O- made me laugh out loud:

"Does Kobe or Chris Paul still play in the NBA? If so, then you might want to run it by them first. "

October 2, 2008  11:44 AM ET

I think he'll win ROY without a doubt. He won't win MVP, at least not this year.

I'm looking forward to watching him take over the Heat in three years.

October 2, 2008  11:45 AM ET

Robert- I think Oden will give him a run for his money for ROY.

October 2, 2008  11:51 AM ET

Im with Shogun on this one. I recall a ballplayer who made himself a target with a comment like this: I know I'm the best point guard in the NBA. I don't need anybody else to tell me that - Stephon Marbury.

Since then, dude has fallen from grace. Some say even off his rocker. Now Im not wishing the same for Beasley. Just saying he needs to not call attention to himself. Let his game (which is solid) do the talking. Then the MVP talk should come naturally.

October 2, 2008  12:18 PM ET

Learn the playbook 1st.

October 2, 2008  12:23 PM ET

I Like the Heat. I sure hope they dont have a head case on their hands. If he is a head case he will find himself playing in Minnesota. Riley wont put up with any nonsense.

As a rookie, he should just shut up, practice on his defense and play ball HARD.

October 2, 2008  02:47 PM ET

If anyone can put up 14ppg and 18 rpg as a rook its Beasly. So stop hating, losers....

October 2, 2008  03:07 PM ET

this guy doestn smoke weed, he smokes meth

 
October 2, 2008  06:27 PM ET

Hey Beasly, good luck in trying to win the MVP....your going up against some tough competition such as Kobe, Lebron, Chris Paul, Dwight Howard, etc. And whatever your smoking.......can I have some....lol. On a serious note, your not going to win the MVP on your rookie year.

Here some advice, try not to run off the mouth too much and concentrate on your game. Not even Kobe or Lebron said this crap when they were rookies.

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