The rivalry between Pat Beverley and Russell Westbrook has been anything but amicable. since their days representing Houston and Oklahoma City, respectively, their on-court clashes have been a recurring theme. Recently,Beverley,now with the Minnesota Timberwolves,opened up about this feud on JJ Redick’s podcast,The Old Man and the Three. He revealed how Westbrook’s past remarks had a lasting impact on his career.
Back in 2019, Westbrook publicly criticized Beverley, accusing him of misleading fans by portraying himself as a strong defender. Westbrook claimed Beverley’s defensive prowess was overstated,suggesting he merely “runs around and shouts” without making a notable impact.
That comment changed everything. Coaches, players, and even NBA insiders began viewing me differently.suddenly, I was under a microscope on the court. I couldn’t believe it—how could one person’s words carry so much weight? People started questioning my defensive abilities,thinking,“Maybe he’s all talk and no action.” It hurt my reputation. Even now, some still doubt me because of what he said.
Milan. Graduated in Labor Management and Dialog for Organizations at the Catholic University, I founded BasketUniverso in 2011. Yes, I support Orlando Magic and I do everything I can not to hide it.
