loved or hated, Patrick Beverley leaves no one indifferent. Last night, the Los Angeles Lakers point guard fully embraced his divisive personality with a charge behind the back of the Phoenix Suns insider Deandre Ayton. A way for him to defend Austin Reaveson the ground and seen by Devin Booker then Ayton.
Unsurprisingly, despite his expulsion and the many criticisms received, the former Minnesota Timberwolves player did not seem to regret his gesture. In front of the media, the 34-year-old veteran even took the time to explain his attitude.
“There’s a person on the ground, two guys looking down and bragging, the referees don’t step in to separate things, control the game, so I’m going to defend my teammate. I can’t accept such a thing .
Of course, it’s unfortunate that this happened on national television. But you know me: no matter what happens, I’m always there to protect my partners. I’m a guy like that.
When I put on this jersey, I’m committing to a team, to a city, that’s kind of my motto.” assured Patrick Beverley.
Despite a dangerous move, Beverley actually scored points with her team. Russell Westbrook, Anthony DavisReaves and even the coach Darwin Ham praised his mentality. And we can understand it, in a collective, such a state of mind is necessary.
Do we have to go to such an extreme? The question may arise. In any case, the NBA will take over this file by sanctioning most likely Patrick Beverley.
Patrick Beverley ejected for a completely stupid new gesture