Inspired by Joe Rogan, NBA Star Rejects the Path of Draymond Green and Paul George After ESPN Drama

There are very few NBA players who stand by the things they say or the actions they do. They are usually the troublemakers or outspoken generals of the team. Draymond Green and Patrick Beverley might be two of the most relevant examples. Recently, when the Bucks lost their playoff battle against the Pacers, Pat Bev had a bitter moment. He refused to answer a reporter’s questions simply because she was not subscribed to his podcast. At the time, it seemed unreasonable and insignificant. But what was the real reason for Beverley’s unwarranted overreaction?

The Bucks starlet recently appeared on Gil’s Arena. Surrounded by his NBA peers on the couch, he talked about his podcast as a way for him to control his narrative. Beverley mentioned how things he or Green say are usually taken out of context and misrepresented by various media outlets. All Beverley wanted was for them to mention her podcast. “I wear my pod on my sleeve” he told the crew. The 35-year-old is passionate about his show and wants to be the best as “Damn Joe Rogan. I don’t want to be Draymond Green or Paul George. » he said at Gil’s Arena.

Regarding the incident with the ESPN reporter, Beverley also explained her intentions. “I want to be able to control my narrative. So I travel there all year round and seven months that I have my pod, I meet guys. Like Joshua, he was with Athletic. Then before we do this interview, have you subscribed to my pod because y’all are going to take what I say and take it out of context and put it together and get all this press out of it. And then I sat down and said, “Damn, you’re not even showing love. You don’t even talk about the pod”the defensive anchor explained.

Addressing the firing of the ESPN reporter for not subscribing to his podcast (The Pat Bev Podcast), Beverley claimed he didn’t mean to be rude. He was only trying to get respect for his own show from the journalists who use the content he offers. Of course, the fury over the Bucks’ loss also played a role in his reaction. However, after witnessing the public outburst, he immediately called the reporter and apologized.

The outrage that followed Patrick Bervely’s antics

Following Beverely’s apparent disrespect towards ESPN producer Malinda Adams. The first to defend her was Stephen A. Smith, a colleague at ESPN and face of the media house. Putting aside his deep respect and relationship with Patrick Beverley, the veteran analyst slaughtered the Bucks starlet for his actions. “I just can’t believe he did that. I have known Patrick Beverley for years. I love the brother. This is inexcusable. It’s indefensible,” Smith said in a frenzied First Take segment.

Additionally, ESPN also released a statement clarifying its full support for Adams. It was also reported that Patrick Beverley was reportedly banned from appearing on ESPN broadcasts. However, they were later rejected by ESPN employees. Therefore, he may still appear on shows broadcast by the network.

The NBA handed Beverley a four-game suspension following the incident. It boiled over from the moment he threw a ball at a Pacers fan during the Bucks’ Game 6 loss to Indiana, even hitting the side of a woman’s head. His inadequate decorum in the locker room further spurred the NBA into action.

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