Patrick Beverley is a player who has been through a lot in the NBA. He had to grind to get a roster spot at the beginning of his career, and since then, he has taken advantage of his opportunities. Overall, Pat Bev is seen as a player that you hate to play against but love to have on your team. He talks a whole lot of trash and is also wildly entertaining. Moreover, he is a good teammate who always defends his people, even if they had beef in the past.
At the beginning of the season, Beverley was able to secure a spot with the Los Angeles Lakers. Consequently, it was believed that the Lakers had made a huge upgrade to their defense. As the season began, however, it became clear that Beverley wasn’t providing the defense they thought he would. Subsequently, Beverley’s name was tossed around in various trade rumors. On Thursday, all of that chatter came to a head as Beverley was officially traded to the Orlando Magic for Mo Bamba.
Patrick Beverley Reacts
thanks for the Love. Was a pleasure 2 represent the Lakers in any type of Way. Thanks Rob, Thanks Coach Ham and Entire Lakers organization for everything. Finish Strong GANG
— Patrick Beverley (@patbev21) February 10, 2023
Now, it is being reported that the Magic want to buy out Beverley’s deal which would allow him to become a free agent. There is no telling where he will go, although today, he was more focused on crafting a message for the Lakers. As you can see in the tweet above, Beverley wanted to showcase his gratitude towards the franchise. “[Lakers], thanks for the Love,” Beverley wrote. “Was a pleasure 2 represent the Lakers in any type of Way. Thanks Rob, Thanks Coach Ham and Entire Lakers organization for everything. Finish Strong GANG.” It was a very nice message that showcases how much the opportunity meant to Pat Bev.
Overall, it remains to be seen where Beverley will go next. However, there are certainly going to be some teams out there who will want his veteran presence. Hopefully, he can get that figured out sooner rather than later. Let us know where you would like to see Pat Bev play, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sports world.
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