{"id":126057,"date":"2025-02-28T06:00:39","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T11:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=126057"},"modified":"2025-02-28T04:02:18","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T09:02:18","slug":"is-malik-beasley-frontrunner-for-sixth-man-of-the-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2025\/02\/28\/is-malik-beasley-frontrunner-for-sixth-man-of-the-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Malik Beasley The Frontrunner For Sixth Man Of The Year?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Expectations were mixed when the Detroit Pistons<\/a> signed Malik Beasley<\/a> in the offseason<\/a>. Some saw him as a scorer to be traded for draft capital during another rebuilding year. Others believed his shooting ability would be crucial in helping develop the Pistons’ young core, particularly Cade Cunningham<\/a>. Now, as the season unfolds, Beasley has proven to be one of the best signings of the offseason.<\/p>\n

In the Pistons\u2019 119-97 win over the Boston Celtics, Beasley also showcased why he is a strong contender for the Sixth Man of the Year<\/a> award. Playing in just 22 minutes, he scored 26 points and grabbed five rebounds, shooting an impressive 10-of-15 from the field, including 6-of-11 from three-point range. In 59 games, Beasley has averaged 16.7 points on 42% three-point shooting, boosting the Pistons’ eight-game streak<\/a> with 20.8 points.<\/p>\n

With his consistent production off the bench, has Beasley done enough to secure the Sixth Man of the Year award? How does he compare to the current favorite? Let\u2019s take a closer look.<\/p>\n