Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green expressed concern over the recent behavior of Patrick Beverley during the Milwaukee Bucks' Game 6 loss, suggesting that it could potentially escalate into a larger issue for the NBA veteran.
On a recent episode of his podcast 'The Draymond Green Show,' Green discussed an incident where Beverley threw a basketball into the crowd behind the Bucks' bench, resulting in a woman being hit in the head and another fan deflecting a second shot from Beverley.
Green highlighted the pattern of such incidents occurring after playoff losses and emphasized the seriousness of the situation, particularly because it involved fans. He noted that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver might face challenges in addressing the issue, as it bordered on breaching the rule against players entering the stands.
Following the basketball-throwing incident, arena security intervened, and Green raised the possibility of legal repercussions, suggesting that the affected individuals might consider pressing charges.
Green also commented on an incident in the locker room where Beverley refused to answer a question from ESPN producer Malinda Adams because she had not subscribed to his podcast. Beverley's reaction, asking Adams to leave the interview circle, drew amusement from Green, who found the situation unusual.
Subsequently, Beverley issued an apology on social media for his interaction with Indiana Pacers fans, and Adams confirmed receiving a call from Beverley expressing regret for their exchange.
Bucks coach Doc Rivers addressed the situation, stating that Beverley's actions were not reflective of the team's values and emphasizing that emotions can sometimes lead to regrettable behavior in the heat of competition.
