[DIME]Who’s Better: Michael Beasley or Luis Scola?

It really isn't and that's not a knock on Beasley. He just doesn't have the rebounding ability and post skills that Scola has. Even if they scored the same points, had the same rebounds, and defended the same Scola would have a bigger impact because he has a better understanding of spacing. He knows how to position himself in the offense whether it be to create by working in the post or by playing off of someone. Beasley plays more like a big SF, which isn't as helpful unless you're aggressive at exploiting the mismatches.