Los Angeles Lakers guard patrick beverly Always known as a chippy player, ready to mix it up on the court when necessary.
His flakiness after a brawl last week led to a three-game suspension Phoenix Suns Center Deandre Ayton In the back, dropped him to the ground in a game in Phoenix.
Patrick Beverley, #21 of the Los Angeles Lakers, reacts after pushing Deandre Ayton, #22 of the Phoenix Suns, to the ground with Anthony Davis, #3, and Austin Reeves, #15, during the second half of an NBA game. on November 22, 2022 at the Footprint Center in Phoenix.
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Beverley said he was simply defending his teammate after being fouled by Suns guard Devin Booker Austin Reeves of the Lakers – dropping him to the floor – which was later determined to be a sweepstakes -1.
Lakers’ Patrick Beverley postpones three games to drive away Suns’ DeAndre Ayton
Ayton then appeared to stand over Reeves, which was when Beverly shouldered Ayton’s back, sending him to the court.
Of course, Beverly said he’d do it again.
On the latest episode of “The Pat Bev Podcast,” Beverly discusses the controversy with Eton, saying he wouldn’t change anything about his response.
Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns falls on Austin Reeves, #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers after being pushed by Patrick Beverley, #21 during the second half of an NBA game at Footprint Center on November 22, 2022. in Phoenix. Beverly was ejected from the play. The Suns beat the Lakers 115-105.
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“F—that,” said Beverly. “F— him. We’re not going for that s—.”
He said, “I am a team team. You can ask the people who have played with me, ask the superstars who have played with me.” “There’s a reason people want me on their team after hearing about the trade this summer.
“Very unfortunate situation, you know. And if I could play it over again, I would do the exact same thing.”
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After the game, Lakers head coach Darwin Hamm supported Beverley, saying that he was not bothered by his player pushing Ayton.
Patrick Beverley, #21 of the Los Angeles Lakers, during the first half of an NBA game at Footprint Center on November 22, 2022 in Phoenix.
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“From what I saw, Ayton was standing there (Reeves) ready to walk,” Hamm said. “I’m not mad at (Beverley). He’s out there protecting his partner and I’m sure he’s going to face some sort of consequence for that, but that’s what we have to be. Teams need to know they’re not just can push us around.”
beverly returns to court Wednesday against the Portland Trail Blazersscoring five points in 22 minutes in the Lakers’ 128–109 win.