Indianapolis, Indiana – Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley faced scrutiny after a video surfaced showing him throwing a ball at a spectator during the team’s Game 6 loss to the Indiana Pacers. Despite initially claiming the video was misleading, Beverley later acknowledged that he needed to improve his behavior.
The incident occurred with about 2½ minutes left in the game when cameras captured Beverley tossing a ball into the stands, hitting a fan. After a different fan threw the ball back to him, Beverley responded by throwing it back at that spectator. When questioned about the incident by reporters, Beverley chose not to address it directly.
In a social media response to a post containing the video, Beverley defended his actions, citing ongoing exchanges between fans and the team throughout the game. However, he later admitted in another post that he recognized the need to act differently in the future.
During the postgame media session, Beverley made headlines again for refusing to allow an ESPN producer to ask a question, as she was not a subscriber to his podcast. His interaction with the producer escalated, ultimately leading to him asking her to leave the interview circle.
The incident involving Beverley highlights the challenges professional athletes face in maintaining composure in high-pressure situations. As a public figure, Beverley’s actions are subject to scrutiny, emphasizing the need for athletes to uphold a certain standard of behavior both on and off the court.