Malik Beasley
A sharpshooting guard whose journey from first-round draft pick to valued NBA veteran is defined by explosive scoring bursts and resilience.
Born 1996 (age 30)·American basketball player·Birthday: November 26·Millennials
Biography
Malik Beasley announced himself to the basketball world with a standout freshman year at Florida State, where his athleticism and scoring touch made him a first-round NBA draft selection. His early professional years in Denver were a lesson in adaptation, as he worked to find his niche off the bench. A trade to the Minnesota Timberwolves unlocked his potential, culminating in a career season where he averaged over 20 points per game and established himself as a premier three-point threat. Beasley's game is built on constant motion and a quick, confident release, making him a perfect fit for modern, pace-and-space offenses. His path has included stops with several contending teams, including the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers, where his role as an instant-offense specialist has been consistently sought after, proving his durability and value in a league that craves shooting.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Malik was born in 1996, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Malik Was Born
The biggest hits of 1996
#1 Movie
Independence Day
Best Picture
The English Patient
#1 TV Show
ER
Malik's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1996Born
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2001Started school
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2009Became a teenager
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Could drive
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2014Could vote
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2017Turned 21
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Turned 30
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Averaged a career-high 20.7 points per game during the 2020-21 NBA season with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
- Led the NBA in three-pointers made per game off the bench during the 2022-23 season.
- Won an NBA Championship with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2021, contributing key minutes during the playoff run.
Did You Know?
His father, Michael Beasley Sr., was a professional basketball player who competed in Europe.
He was a highly ranked tennis player as a youth before focusing solely on basketball.
He and his wife have a son named Makai, whose name is a combination of 'Malik' and 'Kai'.
“I just let it fly. I don't think about it. If I'm open, I'm shooting it.”
