Patrick Beverley: From College to Pro Career and Beyond
Patrick Beverley, born on July 12, 1988, is an American professional basketball player known for his tenacious defense and impactful presence on the court. His journey from the West Side of Chicago to the professional leagues is marked by dedication, perseverance, and a willingness to adapt.
Early Life and High School Career
Beverley was raised in West Garfield Park on Chicago's West Side. He began his high school career at Waubonsie Valley High School before transferring to John Marshall Metropolitan High School on Chicago's West Side. As a senior at John Marshall, he led the state in scoring with an impressive 37.3 points per game and earned the title of Co-Player of the Year.
College Career at Arkansas Razorbacks
Beverley's college career began with the Arkansas Razorbacks in 2006-07, where he quickly made an impact as a freshman.
Freshman Season (2006-07)
During his freshman year, Beverley averaged 13.9 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.7 steals per contest. His free throw percentage was .812, which ranked third in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). He was honored as the SEC Newcomer of the Year by the Associated Press and the SEC Freshman of the Year by the league's coaches.
Sophomore Season (2007-08)
As a sophomore in 2007-08, Beverley started in 33 of 35 contests. He led the Razorbacks in rebounds (6.6 rpg), steals (1.3 spg), and 3-point percentage (.378). Additionally, he was second in points (12.1 ppg) and third in assists (2.4 apg).
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Ineligibility and Move to Europe
In August 2008, Beverley was deemed ineligible to play in the 2008-09 season due to academic issues. Despite speculation about insufficient grades, Beverley admitted that he had been suspended because of an academic integrity issue on a class paper. Instead of waiting out his suspension, Beverley hired an agent and decided to hone his skills for professional basketball in Europe. He later confessed, "Someone did a paper for me. I turned in a paper that wasn't mine. I accepted full punishment for it. That's over."
Professional Career Overseas
Dnipro (Ukraine)
In October 2008, at the age of 20, Beverley signed a one-year contract for "just over six figures" with the Ukrainian team Dnipro. The contract had no buyout, allowing him to leave at season's end without penalty. He participated in the Ukrainian Basketball League (UBL) All-Star Game and won the league's Slam Dunk Contest.
Olympiacos Piraeus (Greece)
Beverley was automatically entered into the 2009 NBA draft, where he was selected with the 42nd overall pick by the Los Angeles Lakers. On June 26, 2009, the Miami Heat acquired his draft rights from the Lakers in exchange for a 2011 second-round draft pick and cash considerations. However, on August 26, 2009, Beverley signed with the Greek team Olympiacos Piraeus. He helped Olympiacos win the 2010 Greek Cup title and reach the finals of both the EuroLeague and the Greek League.
Spartak St. Petersburg (Russia)
On January 9, 2011, Beverley signed with Spartak St. Petersburg for the remainder of the 2010-11 season. He later signed a contract extension on November 10, 2011. On April 6, 2012, Beverley was named the EuroCup MVP for the 2011-12 season, leading his team to the EuroCup semifinals.
NBA Career
Houston Rockets (2013-2017)
On January 7, 2013, Beverley signed a 3-year, $1.985 million contract with the Houston Rockets and was assigned to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the NBA Development League. He made his NBA debut on January 15, 2013, against the Los Angeles Clippers, recording three points, one assist, and one steal in just under two minutes. In his first season with Houston, he averaged 5.6 points, 2.7 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 0.90 steals in 41 games. In Game 2 of the Rockets' first-round playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Beverley had his first career start, recording 16 points, 12 rebounds, six assists, two steals, and one block.
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In the 2013-14 season, Beverley played 56 out of 82 games due to injuries. He was placed on the inactive list for 14 games following surgery on December 23 to repair a fracture in his right hand. On February 23, he had his first career 20-point outing in a 115-112 win over the Phoenix Suns.
On October 22, 2016, Beverley was ruled out for three weeks after requiring arthroscopic surgery on his left knee. He made his season debut on November 17, 2016, after missing the first 11 games.
Los Angeles Clippers (2017-2021)
After four and a half seasons with the Rockets, Beverley was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers in June 2017 as part of a package for Chris Paul. He spent four seasons with the Clippers, culminating in the franchise's first Conference Finals appearance.
Minnesota Timberwolves (2021-2022)
On August 25, 2021, Beverley was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Los Angeles Lakers (2022-2023)
On August 25, 2022, Beverley was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Stanley Johnson and Talen Horton-Tucker.
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Chicago Bulls (2023)
After a brief stint with the Orlando Magic, Beverley signed with his hometown team, the Chicago Bulls.
Philadelphia 76ers (2023-2024)
On July 9, 2023, Beverley signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, adding his veteran presence and defensive skills to the team.
Milwaukee Bucks (2024)
On February 8, 2024, Beverley was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Cameron Payne and a 2027 second-round pick. On April 9, Beverley scored a team-leading 20 points and recorded 10 rebounds, during a 104-91 win over the Boston Celtics. On May 2, during a Game 6 loss to the Indiana Pacers, Beverley twice threw a basketball at fans seated behind the Bucks’ bench during an apparent argument. In the post-game interview, Beverley refused to answer a question from ESPN reporter Malinda Adams due to her not being subscribed to his podcast, which Beverley faced backlash for.
Awards and Achievements
- NBA All-Defensive First Team (2017)
- NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2014, 2020)
- NBA Hustle Award (2017)
- EuroCup MVP (2012)
- SEC Newcomer of the Year (2007)
- SEC Freshman of the Year (2007)
The Pat Bev Podcast
In 2022 Beverley started The Pat Bev Podcast with co-host Rone (Adam Ferrone), which is part of the Barstool Sports network.
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