Patrick Beverley’s no-nonsense style of play has created a fan in Giannis
Patrick Beverley joined the Milwaukee Bucks at the February 8 trade deadline. He was likely acquired to help instill an identity into a struggling roster that was supposed to be a contender. Doc Rivers has worked with Beverley before. He likely identified the veteran guard as the catalyst his team needed.
Giannis Antetokounmpo appears to be enjoying Beverley’s abrasive approach to the game. When speaking to the media during a post-game news conference following Milwaukee’s win over the LA Clippers Sunday, he discussed the difference between facing Beverley and having him as a teammate.
“He’s one of those guys that – Sorry for my language – that you say, ‘he’s an A-hole,'” Giannis said. “But when he plays on your team, like, ‘that’s my a-hole.’ You know? And I love him. We love playing with him. He’s a leader, he knows how to play the game. He’s a winner.”
Giannis Antetokounmpo on Patrick Beverley:
“He’s one of those guys that — Sorry for my language — that you say, ‘he’s an A-hole.’ But when he plays on your team, like, ‘that’s my a-hole.’ You know? And I love him. We love playing with him. He’s a leader, he knows how to play the…
