One of the league's best three-pointers shooters is coming to Utah.
As part of the trade for Rudy Gobert, Malik Beasley is best known as a high-volume, highly-electric scorer capable of changing dictation the outcome of any game the second he steps on the court.
"I went to Utah for a few days just to see some things, and I got great vibes," Beasley said. "I love the view of the mountains, and I know every time I play in Utah, the crowd is gonna be hyped. … So I'm excited about that."
Here are five things to know about Utah's newest addition:
1.) LIGHTNING IN A BOTTLE
The Utah Jazz already have one of the best sixth men in the NBA in Jordan Clarkson, the reigning sixth man of the year from two seasons ago.
Now they've added another elite shooter/scorer in Beasley.
His 2.7 threes per game off the bench in 2021-22 were tied for first most by a reserve in the NBA. After a slow start to the season, Beasley averaged 16.6 points in December — scoring in double-figures in half of the games since the turn of the new year.
While last year had Beasley averaging 12.1 points per game, he averaged 19.6 points in 2020-21 and 20.7 points at the end of the 2019-20 season, showing his ability to be a legitimate scoring threat.
2.) NBA RECORD HOLDER
While last season had its fair share of ups and downs for Beasley, he did have one unforgettable night that resulted in a brand new NBA record.
On March 9 against Oklahoma City, Beasley had a career night when he scored 33 points on 11-of-17 shooting from beyond the arc. The 33 points scored are the most in NBA history by a player who scored all his points on threes.
3.) ELITE FROM DEEP
In a stat that may surprise many people, Beasley has emerged as one of the league's elite three-point shooters since his third season in the NBA.
Since the 2018-19 season, Beasley has been shooting 39.3-percent from three-point territory — including a career-best 42.6-percent showing since being traded to Minnesota at the end of the 2019-20 season.
Last year, Beasley knocked down a career-high 240 three-pointers, setting the Timberwolves single-season record.
4.) IMPRESSIVE LINEAGE ON AND OFF THE COURT
Beasley is the son of Michael Beasley, a former professional basketball in Chile, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico.
However, his grandfather, John Beasley, might have the family's most recognizable face and voice. An actor, John has starred in major blockbuster films Walking Tall (alongside Dwayne' The Rock' Johnson) and Rudy (Coach Warren).
5.) MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATE
As the times continue the change, more and more professional athletes are openly speaking about their mental issues and seeking therapy for help and improvement.
Beasley is at the forefront of change in a world where it's long been taboo to speak about such things. He's open about seeking therapy and talked about its affect on getting him back to enjoying his life on and off the court again.
"I've been through a lot over the past few years, and my main goal is to be way better off the court," he said. "My family has been a big influence to me, my therapist has been a good influence because I get help now weekly by weekly. … Just continue to be strong on and off the court."