Former NBA Player Patrick Beverley Arrested
It seems Patrick Beverley has found a new way to get his name in the headlines, and this time, it’s not for his lockdown defense or his notoriously spicy podcast takes. The former NBA pest has been arrested in Texas on a felony assault charge.
The charge against Beverley is serious: “Assault on a Family Member/Household Member Impeding Breath or Circulation.” That’s a third-degree felony. He was taken into custody on Friday at the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office, had his bail set at a cool $40,000, and was expected to be released later that day. It seems even when he’s in trouble, he’s quick to post up.
Patrick Beverley’s Career: A Quick Refresher
For those who might have forgotten, Beverley has been the human equivalent of a gnat buzzing in your ear for 12 NBA seasons. A journeyman in the truest sense, he’s worn more jerseys than a fan at a memorabilia auction, suiting up for the Rockets, Clippers, Timberwolves, Lakers, Bulls, 76ers, and, most recently, the Milwaukee Bucks.
He built a career on being the guy you love to hate unless he’s on your team. Then, he’s your lovable, trash-talking bulldog. He’s the type of player who would guard his own grandma with the same intensity he’d use on LeBron James in the finals. That grit, while often infuriating, is what kept him in the league for over a decade.
The Post-NBA Chapter For Beverley
Since his last stint with the Bucks, Beverley has transitioned from the hardwood to the microphone with his “Pat Bev Podcast.” And let’s just say, he hasn’t exactly mellowed with age. He’s been stirring the pot with the same energy he used to draw charges, taking shots at everyone from Trae Young to making some… let’s call them “questionable” comments about Klay Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion. The man just can’t seem to stay out of his own way.
This isn’t even his first run-in with trouble in recent years. Who could forget him chucking a basketball at Pacers fans during the playoffs? That little outburst didn’t just earn him a suspension; it also landed him, the Bucks, and an assistant coach in a lawsuit.
It’s a sad turn of events for a player who, despite all the antics, was a respected competitor. The line between being a passionate player and a problematic person can be razor-thin, and it looks like Beverley might have just pole-vaulted over it. As the details of this arrest unfold, one thing is certain: the Pat Bev show is far from over, but the next episode might be one he’d rather skip.
