Arrr, Patrick Beverley be sorry to the ESPN landlubber. He won't be joinin' as a guest analyst again, says sources.
2024-05-03
Avast ye scallywags! Patrick Beverly be under fire for launching a round object at a landlubber in the stands. He then be refusing to parley with a reporter during a tumultuous gathering. Aye, this be a tale worth tellin' in the halls of NBA lore! Arrr!
During and after the Milwaukee Bucks' Game 6 loss to the Indiana Pacers, Patrick Beverley faced criticism for his behavior. A video captured him throwing a basketball into the stands during the final minutes of the blowout loss. Following the game, Beverley had a tense exchange with ESPN producer Malinda Adams.Front Office Sports reported that ESPN had banned Beverley from making further guest appearances on studio shows. However, another source disputed this, stating that a decision had been made prior to the incident not to invite him back.Adams confirmed that Beverley and the Bucks reached out to apologize for his actions. The situation escalated when Beverley asked Adams if she subscribed to his podcast, and upon learning she did not, he refused to be interviewed by her.ESPN expressed support for Adams, calling her a respected colleague and professional. During the game, Beverley threw a basketball at a female Pacers fan, leading to a confrontation. ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith condemned Beverley's actions, stating they were inexcusable.Beverley later acknowledged his behavior, vowing to do better in the future. He claimed the video did not capture the fan's heckling throughout the game. Smith emphasized that while fans' behavior should not be excused, players must maintain professional decorum and refrain from inappropriate actions like throwing objects into the stands.