Post by Detroit Pistons on Aug 24, 2008 11:59:35 GMT -5
NBA Draft Interviews Part 1 w/ Michael Beasley
Hello again everyone, I'm on the plane ride back to Detroit from New York City right now and am stilled amazed at what a draft I witnessed last night. It was truly a privilege to be apart of such a spectacular atmosphere. It is something I will never forget as it was my first year here working with The Source.
As most of you know I posted my draft grades last night and said I would be following them up with a series of interviews. Tonight I will be starting my series with #1 draft pick Michael Beasley. I will be following those up with 9 other draftees with and will post an interview a day. Even though I compiled short interviews with most of the guys last night i ripped them up and instead I'm going to do a live interview over the phone. So with out further to do lets get this underway.
Mouth of Mo-Town: Michael Beasley, nice to talk to you again.
Beasley: Same to you man, love your writing.
Mouth of Mo-Town: No need to compliment me Mike if anyone should be complimented it's you. Congrats on being selected #1 overall.
Beasley: Thanks, I'm still in shock that I'm now in the NBA let alone the #1 pick of the draft.
Mouth of Mo-Town: Well lets get rolling with some of these burning questions.
Beasley: Ask away.
Mouth of Mo-Town: In 3 word describe how it felt when you name was called to the podium
Beasley: Relived, Happy, Satisfied.
Mouth of Mo-Town: Now I know at Kansas St. you got a chance to compete in the NCAA tourney and had a shot to get a Title. How does it feel now that It will probably be a few years before you get to compete for a NBA Championship
Beasley: Why couldn't we win a NBA championship this year? Looks at the Tampa Bay in baseball. They were the laughing stock of the league last year and now they are in 1st place, and of course the New York Giants of football. So maybe we can be the NBA team that shakes things up a little bit.
Mouth of Mo-Town: Good point Mike, never really thought about it that way. So on to the next question. Who are you most excited to play with on the Clippers that is also a rookie this year?
Beasley: Well probably JaVale McGee, I think we could be a force this year.
Mouth of Mo-Town: How excited where you when you heard you heard Bill Walker was also selected by the Clips.
Beasley: Man, I think I was more excited for him then me, because we were like PB&J at Kansas State. I'm so glad we can keep playing ball with each other and now were gonna get a paycheck.
Mouth of Mo-Town: That brings me to my next topic, Whats the first couple of things your gonna buy with your first paycheck.
Beasley: Well I'm already buying a house for my parents, then I really don't know.
Mouth of Mo-Town: So there have been rumors that both Nike and Adidas have been trying to be your sponsor. Any word on who you have chosen?
Beasley: You know I'm pretty sure about heading over to Nike. They have been really good to me and even though they offered a little less cash they have a great brand and a great company.
Mouth of Mo-Town: So now I'm gonna ask you a couple of questions about draft night.
Mouth of Mo-Town: Who was the funniest guy you met at the draft.
Beasley:With out a doubt Brook Lopez. That guy cracks me up.
Mouth of Mo-Town: Any chance you talked to my buddy Steven A. Smith last night
Beasley: Yea, why?
Mouth of Mo-Town: Did he ask you for cheese doodles?
Beasley: Now that I think about it he did, don't really know why though.
Mouth of Mo-Town: Search it on youtube Mike, you'll find the story there.
Beasley: Sure thing
Mouth of Mo-Town: Some people say Derrick Rose should of been the 1st pick and you didn't deserve it. What do you say to those people.
Beasley: Nothing.
Mouth of Mo-Town: So whats on your agenda following my interview, I know you must be busy.
Beasley: Yeah very busy. Were gonna be heading out to LA in around an hour to go have a press conference and then I'm going to be on ESPN later tonight.
Mouth of Mo-Town: Alright Mike, one last question.
Mouth of Mo-Town: How good of a NBA player will you be.
Beasley: I'm gonna be one of the greatest to ever play the game
Mouth of Mo-Town: Well I don't doubt it, Its been a pleasure Mike, good luck with the Clippers.
Beasley: Thanks alot, enjoyed the interview.
~The Mouth of Mo-Town
Hello again everyone, I'm on the plane ride back to Detroit from New York City right now and am stilled amazed at what a draft I witnessed last night. It was truly a privilege to be apart of such a spectacular atmosphere. It is something I will never forget as it was my first year here working with The Source.
As most of you know I posted my draft grades last night and said I would be following them up with a series of interviews. Tonight I will be starting my series with #1 draft pick Michael Beasley. I will be following those up with 9 other draftees with and will post an interview a day. Even though I compiled short interviews with most of the guys last night i ripped them up and instead I'm going to do a live interview over the phone. So with out further to do lets get this underway.
Mouth of Mo-Town: Michael Beasley, nice to talk to you again.
Beasley: Same to you man, love your writing.
Mouth of Mo-Town: No need to compliment me Mike if anyone should be complimented it's you. Congrats on being selected #1 overall.
Beasley: Thanks, I'm still in shock that I'm now in the NBA let alone the #1 pick of the draft.
Mouth of Mo-Town: Well lets get rolling with some of these burning questions.
Beasley: Ask away.
Mouth of Mo-Town: In 3 word describe how it felt when you name was called to the podium
Beasley: Relived, Happy, Satisfied.
Mouth of Mo-Town: Now I know at Kansas St. you got a chance to compete in the NCAA tourney and had a shot to get a Title. How does it feel now that It will probably be a few years before you get to compete for a NBA Championship
Beasley: Why couldn't we win a NBA championship this year? Looks at the Tampa Bay in baseball. They were the laughing stock of the league last year and now they are in 1st place, and of course the New York Giants of football. So maybe we can be the NBA team that shakes things up a little bit.
Mouth of Mo-Town: Good point Mike, never really thought about it that way. So on to the next question. Who are you most excited to play with on the Clippers that is also a rookie this year?
Beasley: Well probably JaVale McGee, I think we could be a force this year.
Mouth of Mo-Town: How excited where you when you heard you heard Bill Walker was also selected by the Clips.
Beasley: Man, I think I was more excited for him then me, because we were like PB&J at Kansas State. I'm so glad we can keep playing ball with each other and now were gonna get a paycheck.
Mouth of Mo-Town: That brings me to my next topic, Whats the first couple of things your gonna buy with your first paycheck.
Beasley: Well I'm already buying a house for my parents, then I really don't know.
Mouth of Mo-Town: So there have been rumors that both Nike and Adidas have been trying to be your sponsor. Any word on who you have chosen?
Beasley: You know I'm pretty sure about heading over to Nike. They have been really good to me and even though they offered a little less cash they have a great brand and a great company.
Mouth of Mo-Town: So now I'm gonna ask you a couple of questions about draft night.
Mouth of Mo-Town: Who was the funniest guy you met at the draft.
Beasley:With out a doubt Brook Lopez. That guy cracks me up.
Mouth of Mo-Town: Any chance you talked to my buddy Steven A. Smith last night
Beasley: Yea, why?
Mouth of Mo-Town: Did he ask you for cheese doodles?
Beasley: Now that I think about it he did, don't really know why though.
Mouth of Mo-Town: Search it on youtube Mike, you'll find the story there.
Beasley: Sure thing
Mouth of Mo-Town: Some people say Derrick Rose should of been the 1st pick and you didn't deserve it. What do you say to those people.
Beasley: Nothing.
Mouth of Mo-Town: So whats on your agenda following my interview, I know you must be busy.
Beasley: Yeah very busy. Were gonna be heading out to LA in around an hour to go have a press conference and then I'm going to be on ESPN later tonight.
Mouth of Mo-Town: Alright Mike, one last question.
Mouth of Mo-Town: How good of a NBA player will you be.
Beasley: I'm gonna be one of the greatest to ever play the game
Mouth of Mo-Town: Well I don't doubt it, Its been a pleasure Mike, good luck with the Clippers.
Beasley: Thanks alot, enjoyed the interview.
~The Mouth of Mo-Town