Draymond Green Raises Concerns over Patrick Beverley’s Post-Game Behavior
In a recent episode of his podcast, “The Draymond Green Show,” Golden State Warriors star forward Draymond Green expressed his concerns about Patrick Beverley’s post-game incident where he hurled a basketball into the crowd behind the Milwaukee Bucks’ bench.
The Incident
During Game 6 of the Milwaukee Bucks’ playoff series against the Indiana Pacers, Beverley launched a basketball into the crowd behind the Bucks’ bench, hitting a woman in the head. A second shot was deflected by another fan.
Green’s Analysis
Green believes that this incident could become a major issue for Beverley, who has a history of questionable behavior after playoff losses. He pointed out that the incident involved fans, which “opens up an entirely different can of worms.”
“That was interesting, because Pat keeps having these instances after they lose in these playoff games,” Green said. “[NBA commissioner Adam Silver] is going to have a problem on his hands with this one, because it’s about as close as you can get to going in the stands, and that is forbidden for us.”
Security Involvement and Possible Legal Issues
Green also noted that arena security became involved, raising the possibility that the victims could press charges. “Those people may wanna press charges,” he said.
The Locker Room Incident
In addition to the basketball-tossing incident, Beverley also declined to answer a question from ESPN producer Malinda Adams after discovering that she did not follow his podcast. “I ain’t never heard somebody say if you ain’t subscribed to my podcast, don’t ask me a question,” Green laughed.
Beverley’s Apology
Beverley later apologized on social media for his interaction with Indiana Pacers fans. Adams also confirmed on ESPN’s “Keyshawn, JWill & Zubin” show that she had received an apology call from Beverley.
Milwaukee Bucks’ Response
Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers condemned Beverley’s actions, stating that they are “not the Milwaukee way or the Bucks way.” “We’re better than that,” Rivers said. “Pat feels awful about that. He also understands emotionally — this is an emotional game and things happen — unfortunately, you’re judged immediately, and he let the emotions get the better of him.”
Conclusion
Draymond Green’s analysis suggests that Patrick Beverley’s post-game behavior could have significant consequences. The incident involved fans and potentially violated league rules, opening the door to potential legal issues. Beverley’s apology and explanation may help mitigate the situation, but the incident remains a concern for the NBA.
Data sourced from: foxnews.com
