Michael Beasley has said he thinks he deserves more respect to his name considering the amount of production he has given the six NBA teams he has played for. The Kansas State-product played for the Miami Heat on three separate occasions but was unfortunatly never on the team when they won an NBA championship.

Now a recently inked Knicks player, Beasley has sort of a new chance at a new slate. In the past, he had alleged trouble with marijuana, causing critics to give him the cold shoulder. Beasley now notes whether or not this was a part of the reason he has no respect.

“It’s exactly the reason,’’ Beasley told NY Post. “People meet me. First thing they say: “You’re totally different than I thought you are. A large part of my career is due to perception, what people think what I am or should be. My past is my past. They keep harping on it. Everyone wants me to grow up and learn from my past, learn from my mistakes. But you guys should do the same thing. I’m years removed from any marijuana incident or incident period. But it’s all anybody speaks about. I’ve grown up. Now it’s time for you to grow up.’’

It seems Beasley is genuine in his approach to gain the attention he feels he has always deserved. The 28-year old forward has never ran into any issues and has always proven to be quite the utility player. Hopefully he will see some sort of success wearing a Knicks jersey this coming season.