When Malik Beasley arrived in Utah as part of the blockbuster Rudy Gobert trade with the Timberwolves, there was a palpable buzz around the league that he could potentially be rerouted to another team, with the Jazz expected to tank for a top draft pick. Neither scenario has come to fruition through nearly a quarter of the regular season and everything is working very well for both sides.
Beasley leads the NBA in three-pointers made off the bench (54) and percentage of points from three-pointers (69.5) while also ranking third in total threes made (60).
In a wide-ranging interview with HopsHype, Beasley explained how Utah has surpassed expectations, why he wants to remain with the Jazz going forward, and what it’s like behind the scenes with coach Will Hardy. Beasley believes he should be a contender for Sixth Man of the Year, the three-point contest at All-Star Weekend, and the Community Assist award. Check out our entire conversation below.