The adventure of Patrick Beverley In Israel is not easy. Basketball today reports that the American playmaker has just been suspended by his club, Hapoel Tel Aviv. In question: he made fun of his coach Dimitris Itoudis on the networks.
“” Patrick Beverley player was suspended by the team until further notice “, announced the club After a short championship defeat against Hapoël Beer-Sheva, during which the 36-year-old did not play in the second half.
In his post-match comments, coach Dimitris Itoudis spoke of the decision not to have him play in the third and fourth quarter-time. “” Because I'm the coach. I apologize for defeat, but it happens. It was my decision, and that's it. I don't have to give you an explanation “, said Greek.
The latter used his veteran, tenured at La Conde, only for 9 minutes before doing without it. And according to Basketnews, Patrick Beverley then reacted on social networks by posting laughter emojis, seeming to express his disagreement with the decision.
Consequently, the club decided not to include it in the team for Wednesday's match in Eurocup against Ulm. Later in the week, a decision will be made concerning his participation in the semi-final of the State Cup, next Monday, in the derby against the Maccabi Tel Aviv. His team is currently 2nd (11 victories – 6 defeats) of group A.
Suspended, the American is nonetheless one of the most important players in Hapoel this season, with almost 11 points, 5 assists and 4 rebounds on average in European competition.
