Life in China has been kind to Michael Beasley, at least on the basketball court.
The polarizing former No. 2 overall pick scored a record 59 points in the Chinese Basketball Association's All-Star Game to propel his team to a 142-123 victory and capture MVP honors.
Beasley's 59-point effort shattered the previous CBA All-Star Game high set by Quincy Douby (44) in 2011.
The gifted scorer put on a show in a game that featured other former NBAers in Stephon Marbury, Andray Blatche and Yi Jianlian.
It was the latest monster game for Beasley, who is, unsurprisingly, thriving in China after leaving the NBA.
| PLAYER | PPG | RPG | APG | STLPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEASLEY | 29.4 | 10.4 | 4.7 | 2.0 |
Perhaps Beasley's strong play in China will help him land another contract in the NBA. The CBA's season ends in March.
Some notable picks taken after Beasley in the 2008 draft - which saw Derrick Rose go No. 1 to the Chicago Bulls - include: Russell Westbrook (4), Kevin Love (5), Brook Lopez (10), Robin Lopez (15), Roy Hibbert (17), Ryan Anderson (21), Serge Ibaka (24), George Hill (26), and DeAndre Jordan (25).