There won’t be any animosity upon his return, though, as he’s still considered family by many Heat fans, coaches, and players; especially Udonis Haslem.

“He’s like a little brother to me,” Haslem said when recently discussing Beasley with reporters. “The sky is the limit [for him]. An unbelievable talent; unmeasurable talent. He needs to continue to just become a student of the game and continue to work and learn and get a feel, and all that stuff will come with time and experience.” (more…)

Of course, that might have more to do with the fact I eat, breathe, and sleep Miami sports, and the Miami Heat in particular, than it does with how great my memory is.

Nah, truth be told, I’ve got a very good memory. Might wanna remember that, haters!

Anyway, the night in question was November 5, 2008. It was a game between the Miami Heat and the Philadelphia 76ers at AmericaAirlines Arena, and was just the fourth game of Mario Chalmers career.

Yet, that game forever changed the perception Miami Heat fans had of Mario Chalmers. From that moment on, he had “potential.” (more…)