Patrick Beverley ‘s addition to the Milwaukee Bucks sparked a spirited discussion between Kendrick Perkins and Austin Rivers on an episode of ESPN’s NBA Today.
The former NBA champion sounded confident that Pat Bev’s arrival will not only introduce an experienced and passionate presence in the team’s locker room but also potentially hold Giannis Antetokounmpo accountable for any lapses in defensive aggressiveness.
“Go ask any great player that done play with Pat Bev how they feel about him when he’s on their team. I heard LeBron James say it out of his mouth,” Perkins said. “When he first got to that team, he said, ‘Patrick Beverley is a guy that I hated when he was on the other team, I love him now when’s on the team.'”
Rivers doesn’t approve of Perkins’ assessment
Following Perkins’ stance, ‘Sub Zero’ agreed to some extent, acknowledging Beverley’s capacity as a vocal leader within the Buck’s team dynamic. Nevertheless, he contended that the 35-year-old would be unable to question ‘The Greek Freak’s’ accountability.