Former NBA star Michael Beasley breaks down talking loss, Kevin Durant & needing help | The Pivot
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We sat down to talk to Michael Beasley about basketball and ended up having one of the most powerful and honest conversations...
The former Number 2 NBA pick, Beasley opens up about his life without basketball and how he feels helpless and alone in a world once filled with money and fame.
Breaking down how everyone in his life has stolen from him and created a narrative based on their own judgements of his reactions, Beasley tell Ryan, Fred and Channing how he’s done trying and ready to give up.
Fighting through emotions, the guys talk his nba career, the loss of his mother, relationship with Kevin Durant and his current mental health as they try to work through what comes next for the once NBA superstar. Beas finds it important to talk about his own narrative instead of letting everyone think they know what goes on his life.
Never judge a book by its cover, we all have stories and journeys that lead us to where we are in life. No matter who we are, we all need help along the way. We commend Beas for opening up and sharing his story and for the vulnerability to help impact others.
If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out and talk about it, holding things in does none of us any good. Mental Health is not something to take lightly.
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“We don’t know we living bad until somebody come around us living good.” Damn. This is one of the realest interviews I’ve ever heard.
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Your comment caught my eye. I grew up in the hood of Miami my school Edison senior high was closed for renovations and we got bussed to a school in a neighborhood where everyone was affluent. Houses were huge ! I thought they were mansions! ( they weren’t just regular houses but to me they were mansions back then not knowing any better) the kids had nice cars the school was clean the kids would have different shoes on everyday! The hate to us was huge by teachers by male students ( their girls all wanted us ! They flicked to us !) the racism was real. I didn’t know how shitty my hood was or the shit I had until I met them kids at that school in that neighborhood
Your normal ain’t weird or bad until you actually see what’s actually normal
Channing that invite to the house is EXACTLY what he needs. Man he need some homeboys and some OG's. I love y'all boys for this show!
Yup👍🏾👌🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Yup he needs some people around him that don't want anything from him except to know that he's happy. Family may not always be the people that can do that for you.
100%
Great guy I bet his kids adore him
I feel him so deeply
"I've been looking for good people for a long time. I'm tired." That hurt. I always felt Beasley was misunderstood. These guys are made out to be our heroes. They need help like us. These guys are humans like us.
Lot of ppl feel this way too
He had good people around him and he fucked them over. Go look at Curtis Malone, he did everything for this asshole and when he fucked up his money he threw him under the bus.
I feel the same way.
Men's Talk Show is trying to change that. They're creating a judgement free space for men to express their struggles and support each other.
It’s because you dorks need to stop thinking someone is because they get in trouble sometimes. Most people just need help
That's what hit me hard
I love how Freddie is so calm and gentle in his approach but with a powerful sentiment.
He down to earth he a gangsta 😂
That’s how he ran the ball too
Beasley has a lot of childhood trauma to work through. I’ve been following the Pivot podcast since IAA days. I’m a licensed mental health counselor who specializes in trauma work. I would love to help Mike out. I had no idea how tough things were for him. All these years he’s gotten a bad rap around the league. I’m licensed to see anyone in the state of Fl.
Liking this so your comment can get more visibility. My mother is a counselor so I’ve seen just how needed you are. Kudos to you.
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I hope he takes you up on it. It's hard to find black counselors, especially black male counselors. Thank you for what you do.
Worked with Forensic Psychiatrist for years, reminds me of PTSD clients.
Please reach out to him, he's definitely going thru some bad times.
This is one of the most powerful conversations we’ve been apart of
Salute to you guys keep up the great work 💯
Beasely is a hurt man, with a lot of talent. I hope this episode reaches the right ears.
Thanks for letting him speak. He seems like a broken man and maybe this will help him
Thank you all for opening and showing how much you all care for others. Keep up the amazing work.
God Bless
Great show fellas 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿keep up the good work
I would love a follow up episode with Mike just to see how he’s doing now. I hope he found someone to talk to about all the things he’s holding in his heart. He really needs a friend.
He’s so hurt…. I’m so glad they told him they’ll be there for him. He deserves it!!! Praying for him!
He probably saved some lives today and doesn't even realize it. You are not alone Mr. Beasley...keep fighting. ❤
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Truss me!!!
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Big facts.
Amen
27:24 "Dwight Howard cried on TV and they called him soft, how about if they actually asked what made a man cry in front of 20mill people, what he was dealing with from the inside"
What an profound observation, from a man labeled "unstable"...
It’s like we are the unstable one’s. He was human and neutral enough to see, when a man cries know it’s not pretty internally
Such a profound statement!
This is clearly a man who is more intelligent than one would think , This interview was needed on so many levels .. Society needs to have more understanding and compassion for people without judgment.. His story is so powerful and could definitely help many . Wishing you nothing but peace and to be understood moving forward….. How much internal pain a person has to have to be heard ??? Great interview on so many levels .
Men are disposable. It’s next man up. No one cares what a man is going through
I hope they kept talking after the episode ended. This was therapy for him. Everyone needs to vent from time to time. We all need to be seen, heard and known. Praying for this young man.🙏🏾
He’s doing what’s kept him alive. Survival is all he knows. Trusting himself is all he’s ever known. Listening to Bease talk, man. “I’ve shared problems with people that became me sharing information.” Im paraphrasing, but that shit hurt to hear. He’s always been more than basketball.
"You can't explain MILLION DOLLAR problems to somebody who's never had $10." - Michael Beasley
I. FELT. THAT. 💯💯💯
Fred Taylor can relate to Michael Beasley when it comes to financial part and should already know because they’re were stories when he used to play for jags that his former agent was being overly greedy stealing millions from him a decade ago and other athletes in the nfl and karma is helluva a bitch because it finally catch up to him and he went to jail for it and then Fred Taylor still reached out to him and had cordial respectable conversation even though fred was disrespected and scammed over things he worked so hard for so with mike even though his family disrespected him by stealing millions behind his back without asking permission the only way he could retrieve all the losses back is if he had reported or reach out too his financial institution earlier then expected about the situation that’s what there for but like he said he didn’t build those relationships he didn’t talk to nobody but has reached out for help behind closed doors in the pass and was just dead end.
Powerful
Right. He needs to put that on a tshirt & sell it.
OMM THAT'S SOME REAL SH*T
I agree. That statement was tooo deep for words. That was all heart. What a resilient human being.❤
Please do an update show on Michael Beasley down the road. His story isn't over yet and we all want to see his progress!!
Absolutely
Facts 🗣
Yeah most def.
Please!!
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Man, he grew callouses on his soul. This interview was touching.
Keep fighting, Mike.
Damn that’s a beautiful line bro, very well said
@@kevinc721 Thank you very much brother 🙏🏼
Yes it was I feel it. I pray he’s doing well and opening up more
Cried my ass off watching him breakdown like that.. hang in there Mr. Beasley. You are an inspiration to so many people that you don’t know. ❤
“Im Tired” I feel him when he said that .. people really don’t care until it’s too late . Happy to see him doing better than he was but he needs love . I wanna hug him. 🙏🏽
wtf is a hug going to do for him?
He needs a bone deep hug that holds on until he's cried it all out.
I hope he finds the peace so he can evaluate his next steps. He's stuck. When they asked him what he wants to do next, he hadn't thought that far. He's stuck
I wanted to hug him as well. And let him know he is seen as heard.
Felt this...poor baby
When he said that tears came to my eyes bc I understand him I feel the same way.
24:45 when he said, "I'm tired, bro." I started crying..... I needed this. We all need this.
Depression is so real
You're tired because your country values money over everything
Everyone desperate for fame or wealth or both
America is not a Christian country- it's become an embarrassment
Yep… I feel everything he’s talking about
Bruhhhhhh! I felt that sht in my soul
Good bless you man, keeping you in my prayers and thoughts family
From his eyes, his body language and emotions you can see he has a lot going on. A lot of things that he says resinates with me. I sincerely pray that he gets the help that he needs 🙏🏽
He seems like he finally had a chance to talk about his past and his trauma and that’s all he wanted to talk about. He had to get this out. I hope he gets a circle of people that help him!
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Raw and honest as it gets
Thanks for allowing him to open up and show us what he is really going through. Hopefully, in some way this can be a pathway to help with the beginning of him healing. Thanks for the PIVOT! 💥
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Mike beasly “you can’t explain million dollars problems to a person who never had $10 before” 💯 facts 👏🏾
Facts........
This young man is being transparent and it breaks my heart that he has never been heard before this. I am praying that it turns around for him.
I have never wanted to give someone a hug so bad. The power in conversation is so real. He’s truly an introverted person due to let downs. ☹️
He didn’t want that to be over. You can tell how he was looking around as Ryan was ending. He enjoyed having someone to talk to. I hope they all exchange numbers and he takes Channing up on his offer. I love how y’all allow people to express their feelings and thoughts ❤️❤️
Great observation
Yo, first thing I thought
i didn't want it to be over either.
@Michelle Trimble I got the same feeling. It was like he was just getting comfortable to receive any guidance they were willing to offer. I hope that they continued conversing after the footage. Such a powerful open dialogue. Too often our black men are misunderstood when they really just need someone to listen with no judgment.
He definitely will come back, this was good for everyone involved
Bro F*ck what anybody say, This episode literally showed how much black men hold Depression and anger inside. Definitely felt exactly how he felt and I can’t wait until one of these days I’m given the opportunity to speak my story on a global level too. Much respect to Michael and the rest of the guys 💯💯💯💯💯
We all need trauma healing fr
You hear me this need to be seen by our people
Don’t have to be global bruh, just help the ones you can touch. Never can save the world, but can always impact the ones near and dear to u, that’s all that matter in the end. Keep powering up yourself and ur impact will be felt!!!
One of he's last games when he came frm the bench on the sideline & had he's training shorts on, had to run back to the locker in fronna A packed arena, classik loll🤣😭☝🏼🌉💫
@@AliPo-ne3yf that’s not the whole story. You’re one of the people he’s talking about. His aunt had passed minutes before the game
I've watched this about 5-7 times now. I cried the first two times because I could legitimately feel the ' I been reaching out for help for so long, I'm tired now '. Mentally wise I've basically handled life the same way, stay inside unless I'm working or getting essentials. The weirdest part is when you are finally emotionally stabled people start showing up, but when I was on the brink of death I couldn't get anyone to take me into consideration.
I learn eventually that no one owed me anything, while it definitely would've been nice it wasn't something I ' deserved ' so I learned to forgive everyone I was angry at.
This is honestly one of the most earnest messages I've heard in my life which is why I can always come back to it and it still remains impactful.
Genuinely hope you find your peace as well as everyone else because I didn't get mine until I was in my 30's. Things will always affect me because the past is apart of you even when you've found healing but I'm so much better now.
Good look bro and thank you to all you guys especially you mr. Beasley. And I definitely believe you should've went #1 overall lmaooo but D.rose cool too.
I just wanna give that man a hug, he just need some real love. Like a real true friend, 😢
All people do is make fun of Beasley his entire NBA career. The guy overcame a lot to get here!!!!! A true Man
Yep. They did the same thing to Kwame Brown too.
I really didn’t understand how people made a joke about a dude that played at a high level
Very true and Beasley is a bad dude at basketball he just didn’t have the right people around him I feel bad for him
@@liferoller8935 you know how social media is lol 80% of the dudes who stay in the comments talking shit about a player who’s playing amongst the best in the world can’t even touch the net 😂
@@CaseyTheCrazyCatLady 💯
He didn't even want to get up at the end. This may have been the most genuine human interaction he's ever experienced at one time. Much Love to that young man. This was beyond therapeutic. This was absolutely beautiful. The impact of the show is hard to put into words. Thank you for what you Brothas do🙏🏾🖤
Nah fr,this shoulda been way longer-ion think they understand that this is years worth of pent up conversation and emotion that he needed to spill….it’s like his door completely broke down when he realized these are ppl that he can rlly talk around.We DEFINITELY needa part 2 of the other side of Bease.This was jus the surface💯
Fo-real fo-real ✊🏾 💯
He been so beat down he couldn't even understand how to respond. I'm sure they became uncomfortable hearing him speak and had to end it. Channing embraces him and his hands are at his waist. I truly feel for this young brother. Hope he finds the help he needs and embraces it fully.
I know exactly how he feels, but how these brothers embraced him and reached out is inspirational.
I need to find me a group of friends like these guys ❤️
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This shit cut me man. When he said he’s tired… I felt this in my soul. I hope he gets the help he’s asking for 🙏🏾
THIS NEEDS A PART 2. I didn't want it to end. I feel like he had much more to say
You damn right he did. He's keeping it away from his kids because they're the last ones he wants to judge him just sad.
Right, I would love for them to follow-up with him, and to continue the comradery and support that he needs. I want to see this man succeed and soar. I pray God places the right people and resources in his life, to remind him of the realization that he's not alone.
@@Miss_DaniD sounds so powerful coming from a woman. He just needs the extra push.
Nahh frrrr
@@Miss_DaniD yea so I usually listen to these while driving or on the treadmill. I had to sit and watch this! The tears that fell from my eyes....This shit was real!
I’m a grown man in my late 30’s and Beasley’s testimony brought me to tears. I’m going through something really heavy in my life, and listening to Beasley has helped me a lot. Almost feels like the universe sent him to me. I’m rooting for that man.
Prayers brother!
Whatever you going through brother it will get better keep pushing
What you going through Fam ? Let it out so we can offer some advice
Always remind you or tell yourself that “YOU are ENOUGH and YOU are love, beautiful and wonderfully made. 🥂
wish the best for u ❤️
Man this one here hit home hard and a lot of people just don’t realize it’s a lot of people out here just like him or feel like he do
Respect to Michael Beasley for being vulnerable man. Thanks g
This interview really feels like it needs a PART 2. Did not feel like he was done expressing his feelings. I hope he comes back with triumph and feeling better about himself on a later show. Really hope he gets therapy and friends he can trust for life.
I definitely agree
Beasley's 33 and we just watched him on this channel because he's ALIVE.... Now Fred (and RC, Channing) is in his life... Watch out! The book is gonna be amazing and M Beasley will impact & save some lives... We won't be able to quantify it prolly, but he will
I agree but, they handled it right... They didn't let him leave (Im 1000% sure - They're Real-Ones)... They kept it going outside of the podcast.... But, good Eye, tho💪🏾
Yes..
You can tell just a few minutes in from the tension in his voice how much he’s been holding in for a long, long time. I really appreciate how all three guys pivoted the convo once they realized how much he just needed people to hear and see him.
Their awareness is damn near as important as Michael Beasley opening up. This was beautiful to see.
Black men: know you have people in your corner regardless of what you provide. There are people who will show up for YOU not what you can DO.
I'm a 100% disabled veteran and I'm only here because I have people I can lean on for the days I can't function. PLEASE know your village is out there. Don't give up. Don't give up. There are people proud of you for simply existing in this bullshit society. Don't give up.
Powerful! Mental Health is so important, but so easily ignored. Let’s not dismiss people as “crazy” when they are crying out for help. Let’s take care of our people. Thank you Michael Beasley for your vulnerability and sharing your story.
Man I wasn't expecting to get this emotional watching this. I was a senior in high school when he first got to the NBA, so I remember how good he was when he first got to the league. I had no idea he went through all this trauma. You can tell he needed this dialogue. Salute to ya'll for giving him the platform to speak.
This show demonstrates why Fred Taylor was such a intergalactic part of so many athlete lives. Fred is a solid dude
This is Wisconsin Sam Dekkar
When this man said, "I'm tired". Gat Damn I felt every piece of that and I share every emotion this brother went through. This man says, "I have reached out! Folks left me on Read." He is hurt we all have to listen.
Yeah me too. Bruh soul is was tired.
That statement was REAL DEAL! Beasley been hurting for years.
Bro when Beasley said he's tired and start shedding pain I start bawling immediately because I was just sharing those same sentiments with a friend of mine. Hopefully the brother found this to be therapeutic cuz sometimes we just need to get things off our Chest. Having someone 's ear who wants nothing from you is priceless💯
No bullshit… I feel sorry for him
EXACTLY!!! I FELT THAT ALL THE WAY.
That was a lot! He doesn’t even realize how many people he has helped! Proud of him.
Most moving interview I’ve ever seen. Mr Beasley PLEASE don’t give up on life and especially yourself. God Bless you!
I believe M Beasley may have just saved his own life by showing up for this interview. 🙏🏾
Literally
He need to channel that pain to helping himself an getting help ,f basketball he got larger platform in the field of helping other people but he got to help himself.
I am going through a lot of this shit,i lost my son to homicide in 2014 my wife died 11 months ago i am stuck i feel his pain i don't leave home myself my life is f up.
@@reginaldjohnson6709 im so sorry man, omg
@@reginaldjohnson6709 Be strong bro!!! Talk about and talk thru the pain
Man I hope Bease can continue to work through everything man. He been through so much shit and been soldering through it the best he can all by his self. Everybody need somebody to talk to and its dope that's platform exist so my dude can have a space to share. I know its hard for him to trust anybody at this point in his life but hopefully he continue to build a relationship with yall boys off camera cuz we all need those type of relationships. Respect to Michael Beasley man, thanks for sharing ya story bro 🙏🏾
They did a good job of letting him speak his his truth not a lot of interrupting him . Get episode for sure . Can't wait for u to drop some more heat yourself Flemlo . P.S I'm sick we could not keep our TE but I understand he got to make his money
Flemlo. This episode was 🔥. Bease might be the guy to start that basketballl SERIES🤷🏽♂️
You do some of the most powerful RUclips docs that I've seen it might be worth your time to put something together on him my brother because you always seem to find a very unbiased narrative to tell their story from you're truly blessed to do what you do God has gifted you with a crazy ability to see people through clear lenses
Love your videos bro! CUE THE WAYNE
Man I felt it in my soul when he said he's tired... smh
I feel it. This was a vent session for him. I literally try to please so many people. When doing that process, you end up losing yourself. 😢. Now we have more resources we just now trying to heal old wounds.
A lot of us share his story & I hope he finds out he's not alone. It's not funny. Shit changes people. Hard to be professional all the time when your whole life feels like a fight. Nothing but respect for this man 💪
Ryan "You can't take your basketball home and die"
Mike "Says who?"
Ryan "Says us"
That brought tears to my eyes. The Pivot is #1. I will support whatever platform these 3 guys have FOREVER!!!!
That part man hit like a sledge hammer. The way he was talking thats where most stories like this end up. I hope he gets a second wind.
@@Proverb3721 Good morning. I agree with you 💯
@Nicholas Watts or keep trying to do too much as a host instead of letting the person speak asking some of the most random dumb questions
@@D_-zj4nz or make everything about him or relate to his experience.
@@coachmhee2590 yea man he just tries to do to much and that's kind of what made them separate
This episode had me in tears. I was triggered. The look in this young man’s eyes was the same look my only brother had in his eyes right before he took his life at the age of 25. It sickens me when I think of what People of Color, (namely men) endure on a daily basis. Not just out in the world, but in our respective families and communities.
I pray this beautiful soul finds peace in the midst of his pain. I am sending love and light to anyone struggling right now. I know what it’s like to be tired, to have suicidal ideations, and to be too afraid to hope. I know what it's like to want to end it all just to stop the pain. I know what it's like to feel like noone hears, cares or understands. One day at a time, one moment at a time…that’s how I do it. I'm wishing everyone who reads this the absolute best. Don’t give up! Speak life into your own situation and be sure to surround yourself with people who only ADD value to your life not drain your energy.
Shit was hard not 2
The eyes can say so much if you really look. I'm so sorry about your brother.🙏🏽
Totally agree. When I saw the look in his eyes, I could see where he was at. That’s what broke me down too
Amen.
Beautiful!!!
Oh my God this had me in tears.. It was so HEAVY. I pray y'all kept in touch. He was definitely crying out. I have a new respect for Channing.. he is usually silly but I felt him. He has been through childhood trauma- when he talked about his uncle . Oh boy! And when he said he don't "party". That young man has seen and been through so much. Obviously no positive male role model. So he tries to do it on his own. This was heart wrenching. But great job RC, Fred and Channing
This is a beautiful episode. Seeing men love on each other is beautiful. We must give each other grace. I had to pause this video and pray for this young man. I don't know who he is but I pray for him to heal and find peace.
That interview hit me HARD... I know that pain "I'M TIRED"
Had me in tears instantly... Keep I PUSHING Brother
That im tired . b real.... That hit me hard too...
So many men are struggling inside and don't have anyone in their corner to support.
Men's Talk Show is trying to change that. They're creating a judgement free space for men to express their struggles and support each other.
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Saw the clip on Tik Tok and started crying 6:30 in the morning
“I’m not gonna make my problems your problems…”. This particular interview hit home for me on so many levels. His story is so relatable & genuine. I hope he gets the help he needs. You never know what a person goes through
Sister I am telling you!!! I felt the same way.
I've heard that quote too many times and it always annoys me. Venting to someone is NOT putting your problems on them or making it their problem. Is that how they feel when someone vents to them? It shouldn't be. You just need a ear to listen sometimes. Hell, just saying the words out loud is therapeutic.
@@daniellejohnson1737 yeah but when you’ve been conditioned to always be strong and no one wants to hear you out most people give up. He said “do I have to be Delonte West to get help?” Delonte West, former NBA player was homeless and had all types of mental problems and it took a video of him being violated for him to get some help. He’s asked for help and it fell on deaf ears and most grown people don’t want to keep asking for help. It can make a person feel like they’re nagging or complaining. No one likes feeling inadequate.
Basically he just thug it out his whole career because he wanted to do his job and that’s play basketball which is respectable knowingly that he needed help along the way I would’ve done same thing but I wouldn’t wait to I’m down at the bottom to ask for help like there’s always ways to avoid that from happening and people gotta understand that when it comes to nba contracts is not always guaranteed so that’s why players have more than one endorsements set it up.
You know the pain is deep and real when a person’s voice starts cracking long before they get to the point of their pain/story.
He has a very powerful story and testimony to share and yo help along of people and to touch lives all around the world, may God continue to
When Beasley said “I’m tired”. It’s not that he is fed up. it’s that he has lost hope in ever getting any sort of help from anyone. Some people can’t do it alone that why he has been asking for help. I can relate. No one sees what people really struggle with.
Well said. Same here but I’m learning how to do it alone bc people can be so dangerous, especially those closest to you.
I literally said the same before I almost took my life. My wife saved me...she was only my friend then.
@@justme2333 I commend you for doing it alone. Yes people can be dangerous but there are “good”people out there. Learning to find them and trust them is the struggle.
This is so so true and mental health is real and not everyone can shake it off by them selves 😞
@@c0wb0yk1dd hey much love to u! Dont ever feel like u alone cos u arent.
These hosts are good people. Love that they made him feel safe to be vulnerable. Sharing his story like this, he doesn’t even know how many people he help saved. Hope to see more of these type of interviews in the future.
Factz and he brung up a good point of how athletes have done way worst and got paid way more like for example Adrian Peterson had child abuse incident where he almost beat his son to death and the Viking release him and he’s still playing in the league until this very day and tyreek hill had the same similar child abuse incident and he still in the league and has gotten paid way more on the chiefs and won a super bowl after that incident.
@@jaygivenchi AP beat his child with a switch 😂 that’s a regular whooping for old school people and he was suspended for a year because of it and also he’s not currently playing so you don’t know what you’re talking about and Hill ex fiancé stated that hill broke his son arm with no evidence and his son literally stays with him and is around him alot still
@@4ransom437what’s so funny like bro all Michael Beasley wants to do his play in NBA again like I said again he made some viable points about some athletes has done way worse and got paid way more Adrain Peterson got paid way more in endorsements deals and tyreek hill the same read what you just said tyreek broke his sons arm and Adrian Peterson use a belt and beat his kids with it so how I don’t know what I’m talking about if you repeating the same thing I just said but In your own words like exactly they both shown endangerment to a child like have a good night bro your statements were pointless.
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So many men are struggling inside and don't have anyone in their corner to support. Men's Talk Show is trying to change that.
They're creating a judgement free space for men to express their struggles and support each other.
Wow. Left me speechless. This is so much more than a podcast. Never stop pursuing hurt and broken people. ❤
I agree, this man is SAVING women and men LIVES with his rawness. You have so many people in his shoes who are unable to speak out for so many different reasons, I’m forever changed and grateful/thankful at the same time for Michael words. Please keep your head up and a follow up would be nice to see or hear. WE ARE PROUD OF YOU 👏🏾 ❤❤❤
What Mike is saying is so true. People everyday are crying for help, drowning right in front of bystanders who have the ability to help but never extend a hand to help. Watching the downfall, drama, and outbursts are more entertaining. Instead of helping someone struck by a car or falling into train tracks, people rather watch and record with their phones and then want to be the first to spread someone else’s misfortune or demise.
I feel like Mike has gotten to the point where he’s given up and has become hardened and stubborn to any kind of help or uplifting; fearing he’ll only be let down once again. I myself can relate to the feeling of not getting my hopes up for anything due to being conditioned so much to be let down that it becomes normalcy.
We all just need to do better with having compassion, empathy, and consideration for each other. Be willing to share information and resources instead of being “gatekeepers” of success and advancement. You can’t take it with you when you’re gone. Bless others through your own blessings and you will continue to be blessed.
This 100% facts, dude committed suicide in public yesterday in Philly in my neighborhood and while the police were there, ppl around just pulled out their phones and recorded. It’s a damn shame. It’s all fun til the rabbit got the gun. It’s true because it’s real. A joke is funny til it hits home. Beasley needs help and I hope he gets it. Bro gotta live for the sake of his kids and his family name, but it’s easier said than done
Facts 💯
Exactly
It’s sad to see, when I was dealing with stuff I took the approach that I’m gone deal with it on my own because that’s what I thought was the right way but it’s really sad to see a guy say he’s asked for help so much to the point where he’s given up. I hope decides or decided to take their help
That’s a hard lesson to learn but it is definitely a fact of life. People are the biggest disappointment.
When he said "I'm tired" I was done, that hit hard...amazing job ya'll and pray ya'll continue helping Beasley and he gets through his trauma.
I've said that so many times and currently feel that. People don't get it. I've been my own worst enemy and put myself in so many bad situations. I'm in a better mindset now and have been for awhile now. But the shit I out myself. I will forever be "tired".
@Ellie5621 People so quick to jump to depression and diagnosis people they haven’t even met or don’t even know with some type of disorder. NO. It’s called life, you go through it and it builds character. Just because you can’t relate doesn’t mean something is off lol
@Ellie5621 Beasley has a schema right now that is known as "the world is a dangerous place". This is probably the first time he has opened up like that. IMO I don't claim to know him. But it seemed fresh and it seemed raw.
Beasley had 3 people let him vent and they showed compassion and empathy in return. He was grateful for this, but at the same time said many things that proved to me that he sees "the world as a dangerous place". He didn't know how to reciprocate what Channing, Clark, and Taylor were showing. He won't be able to trust people for a long time.
I don't blame him though. What is core values are and how he views relationships....people in his life...those who he thought were close to him violated his core values of relationships.
I'm not sure if Beasley depressed or what. I know he is suffering and trying to be a man the best way he knows how.
If I'm rambling I'll just sum it up right here. This was his first time opening up around people who wanted nothing and didn't need nothing in monetary value from him. In his current mindset he couldn't fully accept that and stayed on his guard protecting himself.
I hope he finds relationships where people are friends with him because he is Mike. Nothing else. It starts with him rationalizing his own world view and seeking out healthy relationships and learning to build trust in himself and in those around him.
@@matthewmccann7108 the thing is I don't think this is the first time he has opened up because he says he has asked for help but no one helped him BUT this is the first time he FELT HEARD and FELT LOVED!
Praying u guys kept ur word to Mike! He really needs Good ppl!!
All that pain and frustration, and responsibilities he had to face before he even turned 35 is so intense. Praying everything goes for him from here
This was heavy.....but a good heavy. Therapy
That part...not even 35 yet
I dont feel sorry for him!!!! he could of asked a random hard working og in the hood all those questions & they would of had the answers but he looks down on men who make or have less then him thats why he only reached out to millionaires with endorsements there lost too thats why he was left on read they didnt have the answers this is right where the nba warlocks want you lost in your mind with millions of dollars!!!
@@Juliuz565 u sound foolish my friend. He clearly expressed he doesn't know what he's doing, and he has turned to everyone that has been around him and it failed. U want him to go to the hood and search for a wise og? He can't do that. That's blatantly stupid to suggest, for so many reasons. Did u listen to the challenges he expressed facing, and the flaws he admitted having? He doesn't know how to get the right help, but he's trying. He just asked for support on a global stage. That's someone who is truly seeking help...he isn't a regular guy in any way and can't do what regular people like us do.
@@MagzUpBr33zy @Keefe Brown u sound foolish all he had todo is go hoop with the people im sure some ogs in dc or where ever he's from would be out there you gotta pray & ask God for Guidance!! he'll send you someone !! Asking for support on a global stage?? Everyone is brainwashed!! So god put this man on earth with no one to help him ? Make it make sense wake up!!!
When he said he’s tired I felt that. This is one of the best interviews I’ve ever seen. When you’re a genuine person, it’s hard to find another you.
Facts it’s like god damn, I start thinking it’s me but I don’t do people dirty. I give people a free place to stay and he thanks me by stealing from me. I loan people money when they really needed it and they thank me by calling me a junkie and homo. I try to make money with people and they thank me by calling me broke as soon as they don’t need me lol. My own brother won’t even talk to me for more than 30 seconds, my mom told me he been jealous of me my whole life. Makes sense because he’s never did one thing to help me, instead of teaching me things he would just try and dominate to stroke his own ego. It’s part of the reason I try to prove people wrong so much. I had to learn everything on my own and of course it’s going to be the hard way. When your older brother won’t help you in life, who will?
@@cvgodd1432 Damn Bro stay strong King.. I don't know you but I truly understand. I wish I could help you or just listen. You not alone you have a lot of courage to open up. Respond back if you need to talk💯
On Life fam🙏🏾
@@cvgodd1432 i apologize to my brothers as often as possible. I may not have been the worst but I know I wasn’t the best. Past is the past but we different ppl now so let’s enjoy each other now and make a future we can be proud of.
Most def I been there fr that's a dark place
This is the realist interview ever. First time watching the Pivot. Thank you Michael Beasley for sharing your story and being vulnerable. Thank you to the Pivot team for showing TRUE brotherly love and providing the safe space to share true emotions. He needed that. Black men we need you. Go get your healing.
I really respect Michael for being so honest about his struggles, however I also understand Ryan’s perspective to getting to the root of the issues to get to a more balanced state. Strong brother, needs other brothers. 💙
He is burnout physically mentally and emotionally… child hood trauma is real and everything he endured younger is prolly why he is the way he is… he become so distance from people in order to try and keep what lil sanity he has left… much respect to mike frfr keep hooping and be positive bro you got this
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Agree Totally 💯Nothing will fulfill a man like being connected to his creator
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I rewatched the episode and I kept saying to myself this guy only needs to be surrounded by a higher caliber of people. He isn’t “crazy” , he truly needs to be supported. Too often athletes are lumped into one broad barrel, when they’re unique in their own right. He needs a supportive group of men with integrity around him. He literally told us what he needed in real time. A supportive ear. Listening to Michael speak showed me he just needs to be heard, not medicated, heard.
I always say there’s no coincidence LISTEN and SILENT contain the same letters. I can’t wait until the day black men crying is normalized. Another awesome episode 🥰
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 the there’s no coincidence listen and silent contain the same letters blew my mind I never heard that before or even realized it honestly. You hipped me and it’s a game changer
WOW...didn't realize that either with those two words! NO thing is ever a coincidence. ☝🏽
"He literally told us what he needed in real time." Sounds like he's been telling people in real time and they've blown him off as a menace when he really needed people the most Its unfortunate for him, but I trust that he will get the help he needs through divine and genuine friendship. I think these 3 guys can rally around MB.
@@GoogleAccount00 facts
Yessss love I agree with you!!!
This was a very touching interview. He’s crying out. He just needed to get it off his chest. I feel for him. We all need somebody to talk to as we are social creatures. As humans I always say we always wait til things turn tragic to do something. Therapy would probably help him out tremendously.
One of my favorite podcasts ever!! Mental health is so important 👏👏👏
Man Beasley didn’t want this interview to end. He has a lot to get out. Great episode
This episode may need a follow up!
I assume they continued the discussion, I assume they wanted to have a more personal convo off camera
No follow up, if anything they will do the rest off camera not everything is for the public.
That crack in his voice when he mentions “I’ve tried my whole life to find GOOD PEOPLE” my goodness I can feel him… like my body was apart of his emotions. This interview was very much needed , surrounded his self with OGs who didn’t know him personally, so judgement was at Easeeee. He allowed himself to speak without being judged & that’s what most men of color need . Much respect to those guys who talked him through. This was warming . Head up chest out MB ✨💪🏽
Because we can Relate .... I still feel this way at times
Bro I ain’t gon front this Nigga made me cry 🤦🏽♂️
But you’re gotta understand he has to be more strong minded and have more self control and discipline he had a lot of drug issues and sexual allegations and had lil run with fans in the past like he talking about people stealing from him like some people would wait until you not in right state of mind to take advantage of you.
@@jasonclarke9351 see their you go being one of them people who he was talking about
@@DevonStrong I said nothing wrong like it’s the truth if you strong minded and hardheaded when it comes to not listening to negativity and do things ur way like Channing Crowder was saying to him you can control your own narrative in a good way and always stay on point and know how to balance things out and have a good circle around you who wanna see you win then people will have hard time taking advantage of you or say anything bad about him.
Every time I saw that one clip online I felt his pain and would cry. This man needs love and good energy around him. The men on this panel were so amazing and showed empathy towards him. He has no idea how many people he helped feel heard and understood with this interview. I pray for Michael to find the strength inside of himself to continue spreading his testimony and find peace. I’m crying so hard, please forgive any typos. 🙏🏾
When he said "have you ever watched somebody die" ..... That hit me hard cuz I literally watched my father take his last breath in the hospital it's literally so real people working there and plugging them and he gets like 5 minutes of no pain and then unplug him and I hear him take his last breath it's really crazy so I can say yes to his question
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Mental health it's a serious pandemic.. this episode was so intense even Channing wasn't able to throw a joke or be off topic. Well done to the whole team ... well executed 💯 👌🙌
I’ve never cried while watching someone else’s testimony; let alone crying during half of it. He needed this talk! He could GREATLY benefit from seeing a therapist, but I know that isn’t openly received. He was in the right place at the right time for this interview. This was a door opener for him. I pray he finds clarity, love, relationships, and guidance. Suffering in silence is painful. This is my first time seeing/hearing/knowing of him, but even with that I love you. ❤️
I cried wen he cried he holding a lot of pain inside
Trust me when I say this: Beasley was THE MAN!!! If not for his personal demons, he would have been one of THE Best ever!!! Hall of Fame ability. Absolutely unstoppable - bonafide scoring machine.
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@Alim Mujaahid one of the best ever? lmao...dude was a role player...
@@addisonswoffer4945 he was one of the best scorers he was a role player because of all his issues.
Wow!! Literally in tears! I pray he finds the help he needs. He's truly a gem. 🙏🏽💙
I am not a sports person. I saw the snippet on FB I think and came on here to listen. I watched all of it and understood everything he said. I cried when he started to cry expressing himself smh. It’s so tough for black men to ask for help. Worst when they ask and don’t receive it that’s when pride kicks in. This is just heartbreaking to watch, I hope he is able to receive the help he needs 🙏🏾
I've never watched anything that made me want to meet someone so intensely. This is the interview the world needed. Some people were prisoners inside their own minds, bodies, and in a way, you set them free. Thank you Michael Beasley for being Human. - R.O.C
I would love to meet him.
It is hard to find really genuine people who are not just trying to use you or get something from you. I feel his pain & it hurts my heart. Please help him. He is tired of being tired. He really needs some genuine supporters. I so much understand him. Please don’t give up young man. I see you & hear you.
@@littlehurdler that was one of the most pure interviews I've ever witnessed. Like I was a class clown in school, still am. I just want to be in his realm. My gift is my smile, personality and genuine spirit. I'm the the everyone calls, to feel better. In school I was the class clown because I was Bullied for being poor and homeless. We lived in shelters, dirty hotels funded by the state, and also in our car. We moved alot because we'd Stat in one place then that time was up so we had to find somewhere else to go. I went to many schools just in elementary school because of this. I never had friends to call my own. But when I would have someone that cared to be nice, they were always white girls. They never cared about my Salvation Army Clothing. I was Bullied by my own race. I tried to take my life in middle school. It was rough. I remember one night in a hotel we had tuna fish, and dry corn flakes for dinner, but at least we were fed. One good memory from living in a homeless shelter was that we weren't supposed to have any type of food or snacks in our rooms. One night my mom opened up a bag and she snuck some snacks in for us😭😭😭 By us I'm meaning I also had a little brother and sister as well. I'll never forget that day. Fast forward my son was Bullied as well. I was so mad at God like WHHHYYYY!! It made my son depressed, he was Bullied probably for being overweight. What the kids didn't know was that My son had severe asthma, and was on steroids yearly, which made him continually gain weight. Now fast forward about 25 years later. I started working in a Hospital. On the Float Pool. Part of my assignments was the SI ( Suicide Intervention ) team. Half of my patients were The Youth. Majority of them tried to take their lives, or had a plan to because they were Bullied. You see where I'm getting at? I could relate to them and talk to them and tell them my story. They would confide in me things their own parents didn't know, because it's a fact children open up more to people they feel they can relate to. They never wanted to talk to the Dr's, therapists, Social workers etc because of that fact. But after talking to me, I'd always tell them. You have to talk to them like you are talking to me, they are the ones that can truly get you the help you need. However they can't try to fix what they don't know. It's like someone coming to the hospital in pain but not saying what the pain is or where it is, or what makes it hurt more. We don't know what to fix. They always had a change of heart. I realized in those years, that's why I was Bullied, it wasn't for bad things to happen to me, but for those things to help others. Now why was my son Bullied? Because at that Childs bedside was always a crying parent. You get where I'm going? Now I'm also able to relate to that parent because my son was Bullied. They didn't care that my son was never in the exact same situation and tried, or planned to take his life. They just Collapsed in my arms many times, because I could relate to their child being mentally altered by it. The many times I've just cried with families, or sometimes kept it in because I knew if I wasn't strong for them, it was like their last mental hope at that time. However I did cry many days. I just held it in until I got off, crying on my way home. Sitting in my driveway wat trying to get it together before going in the house. That's why my son was Bullied and he can carry that torch to help others as well. I told him he better. This video just made me want to run to him, offering nothing but a TIGHT SOUL FELT hug, and my listening ear. I became the class clown because loves to laugh, they never cared about what I had after that. That also showed me I have the natural ability to bring laughter to anyone, anywhere. Even to this day, in a grocery store, in conversation I have people laughing like we are old friends. That's what makes my heart smile. I know depression, so it's like I just want to help others making positive moments anytime I can. Sorry for the long reply, and please excuse any errors as I have to use speech to text at this moment. - R.O.C
One more thing I DESPISE!!!! THE STIGMA THAT MEN SHOULDN'T CRY, OR IF THEY SEEK HELP THEY ARE WEAK.!! My son is 22, when he was a little kid, I let him know it was ok to cry,, and always ask for help. Tears and talking to a neutral party are forms of inner self healing therapy. This is why so many Black men snap, then the world thinks they are crazy. They have years of stuff bottled in with no release. It sucks so bad on so many levels. Middle finger to SOCIETY AND THE MEDIA - R.O.C
@@littlehurdler and that's so unhealthy. It's eating away at parts of them that they don't even know until it's too late sometimes. If there's no one in your circle you can trust to just vent to sometimes, because believe it or not that helps many times ( if you don't need things that are prescribed) because it's an outlet for release as well. If you don't have that in your circle or a circle period, find someone that can help you. The first rule of survival is self preservation, MIND, BODY, AND SOUL. Everything starts with the mind. That first has to have some kind of balance. If not everything is thrown off even when it looks like people or ok. The fact is you'll never find out until interviews such as this one. I'm a Certified Empowerment Life Coach. However I stopped because I'm Human and I don't like titles and really not the one I have because that's not who I really am. There's no title for who I really am. I'm the name given to me at birth, that's all I want to be. I am me, a person who just loves making people feel better, a good old Country Girl with an amazing heart. I had to realize I AM THE TITLE!!! My surviving things that's happened in my life, to help others, is my certification. Sometimes in life we have to even change our own aspects on things.
The fact that the entire show PIVOTED from original talking points to THIS...... this is the reason why I'm a subscriber. Real Conversations, Real Answers in Real Time. Salute to the show, don't stop
All facts this what I love seeing and we need more of this
Ikr, it wasn't all shallow, but you. Why you do this, what happened..etc. they still had more to say and ask but it gave him the place to let it out
One of the best Pivot episodes EVER!!!!
Kudos to y’all to recognizing a brotha in pain and extending kindness, community. 🙏🏽
Mans spilling his heart out cause he finally get a chance tell how he felt, love this Podcast ✊🏾
No. But he always had that chance. He has to take accountability that he didnt present his case and chose not to.
@@mattk8810 I didn't watch this while interview yet, but man that's one thing about us as people. We try so hard then have a moment where we fall. In the moment we fall that's the hardest point to take responsibility for. We give up. Getting back up just seems like the wrong thing to do, and that thinking makes it hard to take responsibility. But as you said we NEED TO. We need to push forward, cause if we don't.... Bruh
@@mattk8810 easier said then done. Hard to plead a case when you’re taught not to communicate while growing up. Listen to him properly
The Pivot just pivoted to a whole other level. Nothing but respect for Beasley. You can tell he wants peace of mind and genuine relationships. Keep that goal brother. We can see you have the inner strength to find your way. Prayers and much hope coming your way.
This is why we must support Black media and guerrilla journalism. We are finally able to control our narrative, as Blackmen.
I just got done watching this at 4 am and my goodness I am in tears. That’s why it’s so important to always be kind because you never know what a person is going through. I pray 🙏🏾 that he is able to heal and become the best version of himself. A good dude foreal ❤️.
I shed tears watching this.
“We can't just take our ball home and die “ Powerful words
I felt that
Homie really feels for him. You can see it in his eyes as he addresses Beasley.
Bro.....it's crazy to realize how powerful RC's words are but the response strikes on a whole different level.
You know the interview is some deep shit when Channing can't even manage to laugh. Channing was the main one like "Bro, that's not healthy"
RC was trying to sit back & analyze. Channing was being the drunk uncle. Lol. Like "Boy, just bring yo ass to my house & drink some beers" but in a positive way. Fred was shook. He's the perfect example of reaching stardom, being talented but always remaining humble & grounded.
“When you’ve been trying to be the right person for so many people, who the fck are you?”
That hit.
This man is hurt.. He needed this PIVOT BOYSS. GOD BLESS
I comfortably had a cleansing cry while watching this today. When he shared the story about his mother passing it touched a major chord with me, my older sister passed from cancer and we were with her through the journey. Her husband and step daughter watched her struggle with her last breath...rough. Michael there is a community of folks who see you, hear you and care about you right now!
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"U ever been so optimistic, that u turn stupid"
One of the many Beasely lines that hit me.
I hope he gets all the help he needs to find peace & stability.
I swear that hit me like a ton of bricks! I am that person in my family. Most of them treat me like shit and still expect me to be a go-to for everyone. I am trying so hard to break the cycle but my heart won't allow me to do them how they do me.
@@knwashington this is something I’m actually dealing with now and it took me getting married and my wife pointing out the way I’m being treated and why do I allow “family,” who is suppose yo have ur best interest, talk or treat me as if I was someone they have no regards to.
@@knwashington Listen, I was just like you, I understand first hand what it means to be treated badly by family. My heart belongs to me first, I have placed boundaries around myself, blocked family members and let them know you are very much capable of doing for yourself exactly what you're asking me to do. Be there for you first, teach them to respect you, family may not like you, but setting strong boundaries sends a strong message. Mike Beasley's hurt is deep, it appears he has shut everyone out including those that sincerely wants to help him. Prayers for Mr. Beasley
@@suav3_sazon69 it sucks so bad I’m so sorry you’re going through that. I’m sure they don’t like your wife either cause she points it out. Hopefully you’ll overcome it, Lord knows I’m trying.
@@TamWBook I’m trying to create boundaries. I’m getting my number changed. After my Granny passed I don’t have any reason to communicate with a lot of them. Family will do you dirty before a stranger. I have taken so many losses and setbacks helping them. The only family I owe a thing is my son!
I feel him. Him opening up could have saved his life and a lot of people watching. He’s fighting tears from the first word he said. I’m really rooting for him, and I was at KU when he was in Manhattan. He was incredible, still is.
He was legendary at KSU
@@dukeblue3793 yes he was. I remember seeing Michael play in college, because his school played my school. He was phenomenal
As a human being, listening to another human being struggle, I love you Michael Beasley
This pain is so familiar to me. The childhood trauma, the isolation, the feeling of having no one to trust and even the feeling that people are laughing! I can even relate to watching the person you love take her last breath! I hope and pray that you work through your pain. Much Respect for sharing your story because a lot of us don’t have the strength!
He articulates his trauma so clear that’s how u know it’s real. Every black man should feel this!
I broke down in tears when he said "I'm tired". Shit is deep af. May the Lord provide this soul the strength to make it.
This is one interview I've been trying to find just to see a Superstar athlete in this condition. You can feel the pain in his voice I'm so glad that he was there for those guys to help him out 💯💯💯✌️
That definitely hit home man, brothas you need other fellas to talk to and level with. Having a few good people around can save lives
I most def wasn't expecting to be over here in tears crying like a baby while watching this episode. When Mike said "I'm tired" that shit hit me hard and broke me down into tears even more. You can tell that this brotha was really asking for help and that he's dealt with so much shit that he can't even trust folks anymore. It really warmed my heart to see the fellas reach out and offer themselves to give Mike some good people to surround himself with and be able to talk to. I'm so glad that he came on the podcast to tell his story because we most def needed to hear it. He saved lives today and probably doesn't even know it!! 😢🙏🏿✊🏿
Yes! “He saved lives today and probably doesn’t even know it” 👏🏾👏🏾
Definitely had some tears shedding over here to hear his story
I've been there myself and this is the best episode they've had! It'll be hard to top this special guest.
YES 👀LORD KNOWS 🙏🏾
I felt his pain