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Beasley doesn't like some of his critics' comparisons
Michael Beasley senses a double standard in the buzz leading up to the NBA Draft on Thursday.
When people talk about Derrick Rose, they make positive comparisons. Rose is said to be the next Chris Paul or Deron Williams, maybe a combination of the two. He'll be Jason Kidd with a jumper.
Beasley gets some of that as well. For example: He could be a more athletic Elton Brand or Carlos Boozer.
But with Beasley, there also is a negative analogy to a former No. 1 pick with similar skills.
“They say [I'm] the next Derrick Coleman,” Beasley said.
Beasley hopes the unfavorable reviews do not affect the Bulls' choice Thursday night, when they decide whether to spend the No. 1 pick on Beasley or Rose.
When the New Jersey Nets drafted Coleman out of S
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