Michael Beasley Co-Stars In Bizarre Hype Video For Lance Stephenson Matchup

Apr 15, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Miami Heat forward Michael Beasley (30) shoots past Philadelphia 76ers forward Jerami Grant (39) during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Michael Beasley was once considered the future of the Miami Heat.

Things never panned out but Beasley still finds a way to remain relevant. He is set to face former NBA player Lance Stephenson in a 1-on-1 game dubbed TNC `02. It will be broadcast June 6 on YouTube.

Beasley and Stephenson released a hype video Thursday. Most of it is NSFW but Beasley does a masterful job of selling the event by threatening Stephenson

The final face off between Michael Beasley and Lance Stephenson… 🍿

Out NOW on YouTube! pic.twitter.com/AmC7fYTQOv
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The matchup is fitting because both players dealt with struggles despite their great talents. Beasley was the nation's top freshman at Kansas State during the 2007-08 season. The Heat chose him at No. 2 behind Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose. While Rose became a one-time MVP and perennial All-Star before injuries slowed his career, Beasley never reached full potential.

After a promising start, he was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves following the 2010 season. He had one good season there but never could sustain any consistency. Stephenson was also a highly-ranked player in high school. He played one season at Cincinnati before he was drafted by the Indiana Pacers. Like Beasley, Stephenson only had a short window of success in the NBA.

His most notable achievement was becoming a LeBron James agitator when the Heat faced the Pacers in the playoffs in 2013 and 2014.

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