Patrick Beverley faces widespread criticism and a likely stiff suspension from the NBA following his actions during a recent game, where he threw the ball at nearby fans twice, and later displayed inexcusable and indefensible behavior towards ESPN producer Malinda Adams during a postgame press scrum. Charles Barkley, Stephen A. Smith, and other commentators have condemned Beverley's actions as embarrassing and harsh, emphasizing the potential for serious consequences. Beverley has since apologized for his behavior, with ESPN's Malinda Adams acknowledging his apology.
And with this….the Pat Bev story jumped the shark To rip into the other journalists & calling them “utterly embarrassing” for doing their job & not organizing some kind of immediate boycott is weak It was idiotic behavior, he apologized. Let’s not make this more than it was https://t.co/yd2Jed8zwa
Stephen A. Smith rips Patrick Beverley, predicts strong punishment from NBA https://t.co/AZzW4D3VIH
ESPN's Malinda Adams says Patrick Beverley apologized for his disrespectful postgame behavior: 'Grace always wins' https://t.co/fpNGEneHTD https://t.co/Zve38Oi3FZ
“If I’m ESPN I’m having a very strong conversation with not only the Milwaukee Bucks but also the league office.” @DarthAmin on Patrick Beverley asking longtime ESPN producer Malinda Adams to leave the postgame press scrum. (H/t @LeBatardShow) https://t.co/vHo7Tb1NAR
Malinda is the best. There’s a reason why so many people have been so vocal in their support. She’s fantastic at what she does and is one of the most universally respected people at ESPN. https://t.co/PHOP4M5Fdf
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."
Men who ask about solidarity—here’s a PERFECT example of where it could have been shown. Every person in that scrum could have either called out that wack behavior or…walked away. She’s smiling, but I can only imagine how humiliating/frustrating that must have felt. Smh. https://t.co/JWH8QIhkKA
“This was his own stupid ass way to promote his stupid ass podcast…the line was crossed…” - @DarthAmin, @TheWilderThings, and the crew react to Patrick Beverley’s wild night. 📺 https://t.co/tkdQq572rp https://t.co/U6MsY03kDy
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
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