Born in a basketball family, Detroit Pistons star Malik Beasley was introduced to basketball pretty early. By the age of just 2, he had the basketball in his hand. “My first word was ‘basket.” said the Pistons sharpshooter in an interview with NBA. Soon, his dad put Malik into an organization basketball YMCA program where he would learn to hoop.

His dad’s support was nothing short of instrumental from early morning workouts to practice games, his father was standing right beside his son to support him. The hard work and grit soon paid off as when it was time to pick a college, Malik had several options to choose from and he and his dad chose Florida State as Malik’s new home.

As a freshman Malik was outstanding averaging 15.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game. After just a single season in Florida, the NBA came calling. However, declaring for the Draft would mean leaving the school but Malik and his dad saw the importance of finishing his studies.

“You never know when basketball is going to end. So to myself, my dad, and my mom, it was no question I would keep going to school and finish.” With a nod from his family Malik declared for the NBA Draft and was picked up by the Denver Nuggets as the 19th overall pick. Well, let’s get to know about the Pistons star’s supportive family and his roots.

Where was Malik Beasley born? What’s his ethnicity?

Pistons shooting guard Malik Beasley hails from Atlanta, Georgia in the United States thus making him an American citizen. Born to parents Michael Beasley and Deena Beasley both of whom are of African-American descent, Malik is a proud African-American himself. His journey in basketball started at Saint Francis School where he played his high school basketball.

As a senior at Saint Francis Malik averaged an impressive 22.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.9 steals which was enough to earn him Class 1A Player of the Year of the Georgia honors and also being named for the All-State Class A First Team. Throughout his journey, his parents were incredibly supportive and active helping him achieve his hooping dreams.

Who are Malik Beasley’s parents?

As mentioned Malik is the son of Michael Beasley and Deena Beasley. Furthermore, Deena Beasley mother of the Pistons star is a former model and a current actor. Notable for her works in Mystic Rising, The Bad Lieutenant, SuperNatural, and Past Due that’s not the only art form Deena has dabbled in as she also is a song-writer and a was the lead singer of Deena and D’Vibe.

On the other hand, Michael Beasley was a great athlete in his own right having hooped in several countries including Puerto Rico, Chile, and the Dominican Republic. But just like his better half Michael is also an actor and is well-known for his roles in Rap Sh*t as Uncle Calvin on HBO Max, and Netflix’s show Bloodline as Lil Jake.

He has also worked with Denzel Washington in several of his films and the pair share a great on and off-screen relationship. The couple also have two more super-talented kids Darius Beasley and Micah Beasley. Together the couple has done a brilliant job of raising their kids and supporting them in their respective careers and lives.