Patrick Beverly, persona non grata at ESPN. According to Front Office Sportsthe leader is banned from the powerful American media and will no longer be able to make appearances on shows like “First Take” and “Get Up”.
This decision follows the incident with an ESPN producer, in the locker room, after the Bucks' elimination at the Pacers. Patrick Beverley first asked Malinda Adams if she subscribed to his podcast. When she said no, he told her she couldn't interview him.
The player then pushed his microphone away several times, asking him to leave the circle of journalists around him. A behavior which scandalized many leaders of the American media, who showed their support for their “ highly respected colleague, a true professional “.
The person concerned has since clarified on X/Twitter that Patrick Beverley and his franchise had contacted her to apologize.
I want to thank everyone for their kind words and support. I am humbled. Patrick Beverley just called me and apologized. I appreciate it and accept it. The Bucks also reached out to apologize. I've been in news for over 40 years and kindness and grace always win.
— Malinda Adams (@MalindaAdams) May 3, 2024
Also involved in another unusual scene, when he repeatedly threw a ball at a Pacers fan, the point guard admitted “he had to be better,” and promised to do so.
In the meantime, he should receive a nice fine from the NBA while Doc Rivers quickly explained that “This is not the Milwaukee or Bucks way of doing things, we are better than that. »
But I have to be better. And I will 🙏🏾❤️
— Patrick Beverley (@patbev21) May 3, 2024
