“I couldn’t refuse,” Patrick Beverley leaves NBA for Israel in surprising move
The NBA suspended Pat Bev for four games, but he will not have to serve the suspension as he will be playing overseas.
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Patrick Beverley has announced his decision to leave the NBA and join Hapoel Tel Aviv BC in the Israeli Premier League. Beverley made the announcement on social media, stating that the Israeli club offered him a deal he couldn’t refuse.
Over his 12-year NBA career, Patrick Beverley was a three-time All-Defensive team selection and won the 2016-17 Hustle Award. He played college basketball at Arkansas. Eventually, making his professional career in Greece and Russia before making his NBA debut with the Houston Rockets in 2012. There he played for seven different teams, averaging 8.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game.
They gave me everything I asked for… I couldn’t refuse.Pat Beverley via his podcast Pat Bev Pod
Beverley’s last NBA game was on May 2. There he threw a basketball at a fan and refused to answer questions from a reporter because she didn’t subscribe to his podcast. The NBA suspended Pat Bev for four games, but he will not have to serve the suspension as he will be playing overseas.
Beverley was likely offered a more lucrative deal to play in Israel, potentially for multiple years. He finished last season with the Milwaukee Bucks, averaging six points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.6 assists while shooting 36% on 3-pointers. His decision to join Hapoel Tel Aviv BC marks a new chapter in his career, as he moves on from his time in the NBA.
Patrick Beverley compares European Basketball to the NBA
Patrick Beverley, a veteran guard who has played in both the NBA and European leagues, believes that there are significant differences between the two styles of play. Beverley spent three years playing overseas before joining the NBA. He notes that the team concept and sense of urgency are much stronger in European basketball.
In Europe, everyone is trying to play and fight through everything. You don't really have a lot of guys missing stuff unless it's something serious. If it's not something serious, guys are playing.Pat Beverley on his podcast Pat Bev Pod:
Beverley points out that in Europe, players are more likely to play through injuries and fatigue, as every game is important. In contrast, the NBA has a longer season, and teams may have more flexibility in terms of resting players.
Beverley concludes that the two styles of play are distinct, and it’s essential to experience both to understand the differences. He emphasizes that European basketball is more intense and competitive, with a greater sense of urgency, whereas the NBA has a more relaxed atmosphere, with more emphasis on individual talent.
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