It’s a classic clash of sports personalities. Nick Wright, an NBA analyst, seems to have stirred up some controversy with his comments about Patrick Beverley.
According to a report from Basketball Network, Nick Wright went on national TV (specifically ESPN) and declared that Pat Bev was the worst player in the NBA and should be out of the league.
That’s quite a bold statement to make about a professional athlete.
Nick Wright puts Pat Bev in a blender 😳 pic.twitter.com/NveKwG8a72
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) May 3, 2024
Pat Bev’s is not one to back down easily. In a podcast, Patrick Beverley expressed his disdain for Nick Wright’s comments.
He won’t forgive him for suggesting that he should be out of the NBA. The fiery point guard from the Chicago Bulls clearly took offense to the analyst’s words.
After a game, an ESPN producer asked Pat Bev a question. When she revealed that she wasn’t a subscriber to his podcast, he refused to acknowledge her for the rest of the interaction. Talk about holding a grudge.
Damian Lillard also played through an injury to put up 28 points, but it just wasn’t enough. As for Pat Bev, well, we’ll see if he’s part of Milwaukee’s redemptive journey in the playoffs. Sports drama at its finest.
If you’re curious to see the moment when Nick Wright “put Pat Bev in a blender,” you can watch it on Streamable.
It’s always fascinating to witness these intense exchanges in the world of sports.
This isn’t the first time there has been beef between Nick Wright and Patrick Beverly, in sept 2022 Nick Wright criticized Patrick Beverley for disrespecting LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
Beverley claimed that they were playing with him after he made the playoffs in the 2022 NBA season, while the Lakers couldn’t secure a play-in spot.
This comment didn’t sit well with many people, including Chris Broussard and Nick Wright.
Wright reminded Beverley that LeBron and Davis are two of the best players in NBA history and questioned Beverley’s lack of self-awareness.
Wright pointed out that Beverley’s trade value wasn’t high, and the Lakers traded him for Talen Horton Tucker, a player with a poor efficiency rating.
Beverley’s controversial personality remains a concern, and his behavior towards his teammates impacted the Lakers.
While he patched things up with Russell Westbrook, the longevity of their good relationship was uncertain.
Fans reacted as follows:
He cooked him pic.twitter.com/DM2oNVkkXb
— Bron’s Best (@LBJsBest) May 3, 2024
this is generational cook
— G7enterprise 🍉 (@pinkpurp11) May 3, 2024
For the first time, I actually agree with him
— Chris Ang (@WarriorsFan415) May 3, 2024
Pat Bev next week: pic.twitter.com/2pIgxZoyHF
— Immortal (@thebringerx) May 3, 2024
The Onyx and Dream jab was all I needed to hear. If you from Houston you know he not lying 😂😂..
— Darius.Moore 🔗 (@Moorelifee) May 3, 2024
Pat Bev is going to cook him.
Nick Wrong has the worst takes.
— B.B. Bundy (@BB_Bundy) May 3, 2024
He cooked Pat Bev to well-done damn that was a historical cook, and no one can or will dispute any of it.
— Jericho (@JerichoXVI) May 3, 2024
Nick Wright on Pat Bev pic.twitter.com/y1jnmouDiv
— KINGK_FTP (@LWLSSofficial) May 3, 2024
It was never this serious lmfao
— 𝑻𝒆𝒆 ✞ (@HimmyCarter_) May 3, 2024
This man brings ZERO VALUE to sports media
— MailManLocks 🏦 (@MailManLockz) May 3, 2024
Dudes career may be over
— NoahMuse (@JoakimMuse) May 3, 2024
This is better then anything Kendrick or drake has dropped 😭
— Big O (Stinsons Shooting Supply) (@therealOStinson) May 4, 2024
I don’t like Nick Wright. He absolutely killed Beverley here.
— Trent Thurow (@ThurowTrent) May 3, 2024
Yeah nick Wright just cooked..fired up the grill asked if u wanted double rice and vegetables with your hibachi and whatever meat you want..sheesh
— TheUndisputedQueso (@UndisputedQueso) May 3, 2024
