Arrr, that scallywag Beverley be talkin' 'bout his throwin' o' the ball into the crowd. Shame on 'im, says I!
2024-05-07
Arrr, Patrick Beverley be feelin' a bit o' regret fer launchin' a cannonball at a fair lass from a whisker's distance. The orb did strike the poor lass in the noggin! Ye might say he be walkin' the plank fer his folly!
In a fit of rage during the Milwaukee Bucks' Game 6 loss to the Indiana Pacers, guard Patrick Beverley hurled a basketball at fans behind the team's bench. The ball struck a female fan in the head. Despite being motioned to return the ball, Beverley threw it at another fan, who managed to deflect it. Coaches and players intervened, but Beverley continued the exchange with the fans. A week later, Beverley acknowledged his actions, calling it an "unfortunate situation" that should never have occurred.Beverley explained the incident on his podcast, stating that he had been provoked with NSFW language. Even though he declined security's offer to eject certain fans earlier in the game, Beverley felt that one particular fan had crossed the line. He joked about not bringing a basketball on the bench anymore after the incident. The Bucks lost the series to the Pacers, who now trail the New York Knicks in the second round.Fans may cheer or jeer, but respect is key, according to Beverley, who admitted his mistake and pledged to do better in the future.