NBA player Patrick Beverley is facing widespread criticism and a potential severe suspension for his actions during a Thursday night game, which included twice throwing basketballs at Indiana fans. Notable sports figures and analysts, including Charles Barkley, Stephen A. Smith, and Draymond Green, have condemned Beverley's behavior as unacceptable and embarrassing. The incident, compared to the infamous 'Malice in the Palace', has raised concerns about a possible repeat, with the NBA expected to deliver a stiff punishment. Beverley's actions were also criticized in relation to his media interactions and behavior towards a reporter, drawing parallels to the Chris Paul push incident.
"You've become a delusional, cheap shot artist, misogynistic clown. Promoting your podcast at the expense of your career...if this was your last moment in the league, good riddance." Nick Wright did NOT hold back on Patrick Beverley 👀😬 (via @FTFonFS1) https://t.co/ycJQ2QHroF
Amin nails a big piece of why I didn’t retweet the original video or really even want to enter the online commentary. Beverley was obviously way out of line, but it’s all intentional engagement trolling. He’s promoting his pod by all means necessary, including shitty behavior. AK https://t.co/QS5BEy4yAX
having the day he deserved https://t.co/cpSdSlHjXC
I had some things to say about Patrick Beverley. https://t.co/A9DZCFrNRy
Well done by Patrick Beverley. We all have moments when we get way over our skis. Malinda's professionalism wins the day--as always. https://t.co/AnS2QbgQNH
.@getnickwright goes through Patrick Beverley's NBA journey from Houston to Milwaukee: https://t.co/0zPqr6671W
I've been surprised not to see more discussion of this this morning, I thought that crossing the fan barrier was worse than the media stuff, and I thought it might get him an extremely long suspension in light of Malice at the Palace (not that he has long left in his career) https://t.co/vSfj10Ckry
Re: PatBev, let's not lose sight of the fact the media access stuff happened *after* he twice threw basketballs at random Indiana fans, which likely will result in a suspension of several games.
Patrick Beverley and his irreverent style is always welcome all on the Barstool Sports network. We don't believe in censorship at Barstool https://t.co/TmEnIdupY1
Fans call for Patrick Beverley to be 'arrested' after total meltdown ending in 'straight assault' https://t.co/s48PzmYCvp
"Patrick Beverley threw a ball at a fan last night...that one might've been crazier than the Chris Paul push, because it opens up an entirely different can of worms." Draymond Green reacts to Pat Bev’s antics last night 😬 (via @TheVolumeSports) https://t.co/JyTdfN3rC7
Stephen A. Smith rips Patrick Beverley, predicts strong punishment from NBA https://t.co/AZzW4D3VIH
Stephen A. Smith takes issue with Patrick Beverley's behavior on Thursday night. "I just can't believe he did that. I've known Patrick Beverley for years. I love the brother. It's inexcusable. It's indefensible... the punishment is forthcoming and I suspect a severe one."
Neither Patrick Beverley or his podcast are good enough for him to act like this much of a jerk to anyone https://t.co/zS06xl4ZcW https://t.co/CDTWmK0mTJ
Chuck's right. The stuff with Pat Bev and the reporter was embarrassing. But expect the league to have a stiff punishment for Beverley twice throwing the ball at nearby fans. The NBA's nightmare is another Malice in the Palace-type incident. This could have sparked one. https://t.co/zamLgW1xAQ
Yeaaah, I’m out on Patrick Beverley. Tough to say that considering I’ve defended him against the masses for a few years. But tonight’s behavior, both on the bench and in the locker room, is just unacceptable. Ridiculous stuff.
Charles Barkley with harsh words for Patrick Beverley. "Listen, I've done stupid stuff and I got criticized. That's just wrong. He's gonna get suspended for that. And that's gonna be a good one, too. 'Cause he didn't do it once. He did it twice." https://t.co/CgrR8bRIAz