In a candid discussion on Shannon Sharpe's 'Club Shay Shay' podcast, Michael Beasley revealed that LeBron James mocked him during a tough period when he was grieving multiple family deaths, including his mother's. Beasley, who played for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2018-19 season, admitted he had not shared his struggles with teammates, which made it difficult for him to be around figures like James and Magic Johnson, whom he admires. He expressed gratitude towards Josh Hart for his support, recalling a moment when Hart offered him comfort during a bus ride. Beasley also mentioned Brandon Ingram as a teammate who provided companionship during his tough times. Additionally, Beasley discussed a past claim of defeating James in a 1-on-1 game, clarifying that the context of the story was misrepresented. After his last NBA season, Beasley played internationally in the Chinese Basketball Association and Puerto Rico's Baloncesto Superior Nacional.