It's not uncommon to see Patrick Beverley's name in the news during the NBA season. Even more so when his team, the Milwaukee Bucks, is in the middle of an intense first-round battle in the NBA playoffs. Beverley's antics off the court is what got him in the headlines on Thursday night though which took away a bit from the Bucks' Game 6 loss and elimination.
Beverley chucked a basketball not once but twice into the crowd behind Milwaukee's bench, an act that will likely lead to a suspension or fine of some sort. Then after the game, Beverley refused to speak to ESPN field producer Malinda Adams because she was not subscribed to his podcast.
Initially thinking it was a joke, Adams kept her microphone close to Beverley before the Bucks guard pushed it away from him and asked Adams to leave the area in front of his locker. The moment was caught live and quickly went viral, with most people clowning Beverley for the move.
Less than 24 hours later, Beverley apologized to Adams, per the ESPN employee.
“I want to thank everyone for their kind words and support. I am humbled. Patrick Beverley just called me and apologized,” Adams said via her X account. “I appreciate it and accept it. The Bucks also reached out to apologize. I've been in news for over 40 years and kindness and grace always win.”
Adams was showered with support before and after she issued that brief statement Friday morning. Beverley defended his interaction with the fans on X but soon after shared a message Friday morning saying “But I have to be better. And I will 🙏🏾❤️.”
Patrick Beverley overshadows Bucks blowout
Beverley's actions are serving as a distraction to another disappointing end to a Bucks season. Consecutive first-round exits leave more questions than answers for an organization that was set up to win multiple championships over a short period of time.
That could still be the case for the Bucks but they can’t go through another season like they did this one. Consistency is a key to being a true contender and Milwaukee missed that this season. Too many tweaks led to headaches defensively and ultimately brought a demise.
Outside of an overtime loss in Game 3, Milwaukee's other three losses in the series were by an average of 17 points. Indiana scored at least 120 points in all three games. Without Giannis Antetokounmpo the entire series and in the absence of Damian Lillard for two games, the Bucks could not keep up with the Pacers offensively throughout a seven-game series.
Beverley was unable to take on more of the scoring load and did not have a particularly good series. The 12-year veteran chipped in 8.2 points and 5.5 assists in the series. He fouled out of Game 3 and shot 3-for-11 from the field in Game 6.
Patrick Beverley is a free agent at the end of the season and might not have a future in Milwaukee. If so, he is not leaving the best impression on his time with the Bucks.
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