Patrick Beverley reveals Jared McCain’s personal message ahead of 76ers rookie season

NBA veteran Patrick Beverley will be heading overseas next season, but he has time to help Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain.

On the latest edition of The Pat Bev Pod, Beverley revealed that Jared McCain (who the 76ers drafted 16th overall last month) sent her a direct message on social media.

The 76ers newcomer said upon entering Beverley’s DM: “I just wanted to ask you for advice on the NBA. I have questions about everything, to be honest, and I just want to learn as much as I can before I step on the court. I’ll take anything (hands clasped). What are some tips for success as a rookie? How do you get on the court? How do you get through the down times?”

Beverley spent part of last season playing for the 76ers before being traded to the Milwaukee Bucks.

McCain played a single season of college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils. He finished his freshman year averaging 14.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.1 steals per game while shooting 46.2 percent from the field and 41.4 percent from three-point range in 36 games.

Former 76ers point guard Patrick Beverley heading overseas

Beverley plans to sign with Hapoel Tel Aviv BC of the Israeli Premier League after 12 years in the NBA.

On Sunday, he said he was “weighing his options” between accepting a veteran minimum contract in the NBA and a “historic” contract offer overseas.

Said Beverley, on the move, said: “They gave me everything I asked for… I couldn’t refuse.”

Pat Bev split the 2023-24 season with the 76ers and Milwaukee. Philadelphia traded him to the Bucks midway through the season, and he became a vital part of their playoff run.

Beverley averaged 6.0 points, 2.6 assists and 3.6 rebounds in games with Milwaukee last season.

The fiery guard has played for six teams over the past four seasons and seven teams overall in his twelve NBA seasons. Heading into his 36th season, Beverley’s reputation as a defender is likely higher than his actual defensive skill level, but he remains a boisterous presence in the locker room who can help a team in a limited capacity.

Beverley was suspended four games by the NBA for repeatedly throwing a basketball at spectators and for his inappropriate interaction with a reporter during his postgame news conference after the Bucks lost to the Indiana Pacers in the NBA playoffs last May.