NBA star Patrick Beverley is no stranger to controversy.
His actions during and after the May 2, 2024 playoff loss against the Indiana Pacers earned him a suspension.
Why was Milwaukee Bucks star Patrick Beverley suspended?
The NBA suspended Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley on May 9, 2024.
They released a statement explaining that his suspension was due to his actions during and after the Bucks’ May 2 playoff loss to the Indiana Pacers.
Beverley was seen throwing a basketball at spectators several times and hitting a woman in the head at the end of the game.
He later told an ESPN reporter that she couldn’t interview him because she wasn’t subscribed to his podcast.
Beverley then asked her to take the microphone away from his face before finally asking her to leave the interview circle.
This interaction led ESPN to “ban” Beverley from any future appearances on the network.
When will Patrick Beverley serve his suspension?
Patrick Beverley was suspended for four games without pay.
The Milwaukee Bucks were eliminated from the NBA playoffs following their loss on May 2, 2024, effectively ending their season.
His suspension will be served during the upcoming NBA season.
Who is Patrick Beverley?
Patrick Beverley is a professional basketball player. He was born on July 12, 1988.
He joined the NBA in 2013 with the Houston Rockets and was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers in 2017.
In 2021, he was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves before being traded to the LA Lakers in 2022.
He signed with his hometown team the Chicago Bulls in 2023.
During the 2023-2024 season, he played for the Philadelphia 76ers and the Milwaukee Bucks.
Beverley is an unrestricted free agent ahead of the 2024-2025 NBA season.
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