Patrick Beverley has shared a graphic response to reports of his new teammate Russell Westbrook coming off the bench in the upcoming NBA season.
Patrick Beverley’s trade to the Los Angeles Lakers was one of the most high-profile trade deals of the summer, and most of the noise around the deal featured his relationship with Russell Westbrook.
The pair have shared a well-documented rivalry that goes back to nearly a decade, and it was really exciting for fans to speculate the pair playing together in the upcoming season.
The pair have shared plenty of on-court altercations as well as a few ones off the court, and it was a rivalry that never disappointed NBA fans as it featured two men who would do anything to get one over the other.
However, since Beverley’s trade to the Lakers, it has been reported that the two have been in talks in the preseason to repair their broken relationship, and it looks like it might have helped.
In fact, the outspoken Patrick Beverley has decided to step in to defend Westbrook – who has been under fire since last season for his form and was almost certain to be traded this summer – when fans took aim at the Los Angeles Lakers superstar on social media.
The interaction is a warm one which proves basketball eradicates all boundaries.
What did Patrick Beverley do to defend his new teammate Russell Westbrook on social media?
Beverley stepped up on his Instagram to defend his new teammate Westbrook from catching heat.
When reacting to reports saying Russell Westbrook will be playing a bit part role for the Lakers this season and merely coming off the bench to get minimal minutes, Beverley shared a graphic response that was heartwarming to say the very least about it.
Beverley commented on all the reports saying Russ will be coming off the bench with quotes such as “Yall be reaching bro. S**t is really funny.” And “Yall be reaching. This man is HOF.”
The fact that Beverley pays respect to Westbrook’s career, even calling him Hall of Fame material is testimony to the fact that the pair as well as the Lakers dressing room are on the same page going into the new season.
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