Beverley throws ball at fans and won’t talk to reporter in Bucks loss | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST

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3 May 202406:19

Summary

TLDRThe video script discusses Patrick Beverly's actions during and after a basketball game, which have drawn widespread criticism. Beverly, after a strong performance in game five, had a poor showing in game six and was seen throwing a ball at fans twice, hitting a woman in the face and narrowly missing a child. He also insulted a reporter, Melinda Adams, after the game. Adams later tweeted that Beverly had called to apologize, and the team also reached out to her. The speaker in the script condemns Beverly's behavior, suggesting he should be suspended and fined for his actions towards the fans and the reporter. The summary also touches on Beverly's history, his past statements, and his impact on his teams, concluding with a strong disapproval of his recent conduct and questioning his future in the league.

Takeaways

  • 🏀 Patrick Beverly had a strong game five but followed it up with an embarrassing performance in game six.
  • 🤬 Beverly threw a ball at a group of fans twice, hitting a woman in the face and narrowly missing a little girl.
  • 📢 After the game, Beverly insulted reporter Melinda Adams, who later tweeted about receiving an apology from him.
  • 🙏 Melinda Adams expressed gratitude for the support she received and accepted Beverly's apology.
  • 🚫 The speaker suggests that Beverly should be suspended and fined for his actions towards the fans and the reporter.
  • 🏆 Despite winning a championship, Beverly's behavior is criticized as being unsportsmanlike and potentially harmful.
  • 🎙️ The speaker criticizes Beverly's podcast and its impact on his basketball career, suggesting it's more about self-promotion than substance.
  • 🚀 The speaker recounts Beverly's journey in the NBA, highlighting his lack of consistency and the number of teams he has played for.
  • 😡 The speaker expresses strong disapproval of Beverly's behavior, suggesting that if he leaves the league, he won't be missed.
  • 🤔 There's a discussion about the potential consequences of Beverly's actions, including the possibility of a suspension from the league.
  • 👍 The speaker acknowledges one instance where Beverly's actions were seen as fun, referring to his 'too small' gesture towards LeBron James.

Q & A

  • What incident occurred during the end of game six that was considered embarrassing for Patrick Beverly?

    -Patrick Beverly threw a ball at a group of fans twice, which was seen as an embarrassing performance after an excellent game five.

  • Who is the reporter that Patrick Beverly insulted after game six?

    -Melinda Adams was the reporter who Patrick Beverly insulted, and she later received an apology from him.

  • What was Melinda Adams' response to the incident on social media?

    -Melinda Adams tweeted her gratitude for the support she received and mentioned that Patrick Beverly had called her to apologize, which she accepted.

  • What was the reaction of the speaker regarding the incident with the fans?

    -The speaker was critical of Patrick Beverly's actions, describing them as bullying and suggesting that he could have seriously hurt someone.

  • What punishment does the speaker believe Patrick Beverly should receive for his actions?

    -The speaker believes Patrick Beverly should be suspended for at least the first five games of the next year and also fined.

  • What is the speaker's opinion on the situation with the reporter?

    -The speaker views the reporter incident as a separate category and doesn't believe suspension from the league is warranted for being rude to a reporter, but emphasizes the importance of character.

  • What past event is mentioned where a player's interaction with fans led to significant consequences?

    -The speaker refers to an unspecified past event where a player's interaction with fans crossed boundaries, implying that such behavior is not tolerated.

  • What was the speaker's suggestion regarding the potential harm that could have been caused to the fans?

    -The speaker suggested that if Patrick Beverly had thrown the ball harder or if the fans had been more aggressive, someone could have been hurt, and a serious incident could have occurred.

  • What is the speaker's view on Patrick Beverly's career and behavior?

    -The speaker has a negative view of Patrick Beverly's career, describing him as a 'delusional cheap shot artist' and criticizes his behavior both on and off the court.

  • What was the outcome of Patrick Beverly's actions towards the reporter?

    -The outcome was that Patrick Beverly called and apologized to the reporter, Melinda Adams, and she publicly accepted his apology.

  • What does the speaker suggest about the impact of Patrick Beverly's actions on his career?

    -The speaker suggests that Patrick Beverly's actions have been detrimental to his career, and if this was his last moment in the league, he would not be missed or remembered fondly.

  • What is the context of the 'too small in LeBron' reference mentioned by the speaker?

    -The 'too small in LeBron' reference is an instance where Patrick Beverly was seen as having fun and was positively received, contrasting with the negative actions discussed in the script.

Outlines

00:00

🏀 Patrick Beverly's Controversial Actions

The first paragraph discusses Patrick Beverly's poor conduct during and after a basketball game. It describes how he threw a ball at fans twice, potentially injuring a woman and a little girl, and then insulted a reporter, Melinda Adams. The reporter received an apology from Beverly and the Bucks organization. The speaker suggests that Beverly's actions warrant a suspension and a fine, emphasizing the severity of his behavior towards fans and the reporter. The paragraph also reflects on Beverly's career trajectory, noting his past achievements and more recent negative behavior.

05:01

🎤 The Downfall of Patrick Beverly's Reputation

The second paragraph continues the discussion on Patrick Beverly's behavior, focusing on his treatment of a reporter and his inconsistent performance throughout his career. It mentions Beverly's disrespectful actions in the past, such as shoving a player and making derogatory comments about a legendary figure in basketball. The paragraph also covers his brief stint with various NBA teams and his eventual departure, marked by another incident involving a fan and his podcast. The speaker expresses a lack of surprise at Beverly's behavior, given his history, and suggests that if he were to leave the league, it would not be a significant loss.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Patrick Beverly

Patrick Beverly is a professional basketball player who is the central figure in the video's narrative. His actions during and after a game are the main focus, with discussions about his behavior towards fans and a reporter. The video script describes his actions as 'embarrassing' and 'bullying,' which are key to understanding the criticism being levied against him.

💡Game Six

Game Six refers to a specific match in a sports series, likely a playoff, where Patrick Beverly's behavior is criticized. It is a key event in the video as it is the context in which Beverly's actions took place, leading to the subsequent discussions and reactions.

💡Fan Interaction

Fan interaction is a significant theme in the video, as it discusses Beverly's negative behavior towards fans, including throwing a ball at them. This behavior is seen as unprofessional and harmful, highlighting the expectations of sportsmanship and respect towards fans.

💡Reporter

The reporter, Melinda Adams, is mentioned as someone who Beverly insulted after the game. Her response and Beverly's subsequent apology are part of the narrative, illustrating the professional conduct expected between athletes and media personnel.

💡Apology

Apology is a key concept as it relates to Beverly's attempt to rectify his actions. His call to the reporter to apologize is highlighted, showing a recognition of his mistakes and an attempt at reconciliation.

💡Suspension and Fine

The terms 'suspension' and 'fine' are used to discuss potential disciplinary actions against Beverly for his behavior. They are significant as they represent the consequences for unsportsmanlike conduct in professional sports, emphasizing the importance of maintaining standards of behavior.

💡Professional Conduct

Professional conduct is a central theme in the video, as it evaluates Beverly's behavior against the standards expected of a professional athlete. The discussion around his actions and the potential repercussions emphasize the importance of upholding a certain image and behavior in public and professional settings.

💡Podcast Promotion

The promotion of Beverly's podcast is mentioned in the context of him prioritizing it over his basketball career. This is used as an example of his perceived delusions of grandeur and the negative impact on his professional reputation.

💡Misogynistic Behavior

Misogynistic behavior is highlighted as part of the criticism against Beverly, particularly in the context of his interaction with the reporter. This keyword is important as it underscores the broader societal issues of sexism and the treatment of women in professional environments.

💡Career Fluctuations

Career fluctuations refer to the ups and downs in Beverly's professional basketball career. The video discusses his various team changes and the lack of a consistent, successful trajectory, which is used to critique his overall impact and legacy in the sport.

💡Public Image

Public image is a key concept as it relates to how Beverly is perceived by fans, the media, and his peers. The video suggests that his actions have negatively impacted his public image, which is crucial for an athlete's marketability and legacy.

Highlights

Patrick Beverly had an embarrassing performance in game six, throwing a ball at fans twice.

After the game, Beverly insulted reporter Melinda Adams, who later received an apology from him.

The Milwaukee Bucks organization also reached out to apologize for the incident.

Beverly's actions were described as bullying and uncalled for, with a call for him to be suspended and fined.

The potential harm Beverly's actions could have caused, such as hitting a little girl, was emphasized.

The discussion suggests that Beverly's behavior towards the reporter was a separate issue from his actions towards the fans.

The speaker argues that Beverly's behavior with the fans in Indianapolis could warrant a more severe punishment.

A suggestion that Beverly should be suspended for at least the first five games of the next year is made.

The speaker recounts Beverly's journey in the league, from his early days to his current state.

Beverly's transformation into a 'delusional cheap shot artist' is highlighted.

The speaker criticizes Beverly's podcast, comparing it unfavorably to others.

Beverly's past performances and behavior during games are scrutinized, including his treatment of other players.

The speaker questions Beverly's claim that 'the next five years are mine' after a series of underwhelming performances.

Beverly's lack of a lasting impact on the teams he has played for is pointed out.

The incident where Beverly threw a basketball at a woman's head and yelled at another woman is detailed.

The speaker expresses a lack of remorse if Beverly's last moment in the league was the recent incident.

A humorous disapproval of Beverly's 'too small in LeBron' comment is shared.

Transcripts

00:00

Patrick Beverly followed up an excellent

00:02

game five with an embarrassing

00:03

performance in game six end of the game

00:05

he throws a ball at a group of fans not

00:08

once but twice and then after the game

00:11

he insulted a reporter uh to her credit

00:14

Melinda Adams who was the reporter in

00:16

question tweeted this this morning I

00:17

want to thank everyone for their kind

00:19

words and support I am humbled Patrick

00:21

Beverly just called me and apologize I

00:23

appreciate it and I accept it the Bucks

00:26

also reached out to apologize I've been

00:27

in news for over 40 years and kindness

00:30

and Grace always when Brew your

00:33

reaction just terrible on Patrick

00:35

Beverly's behalf I mean it it was just

00:38

first of all and what you didn't see you

00:39

mentioned he threw it into the crowd

00:41

twice he first kind of lobed the ball

00:43

into the crowd and it hit a woman in the

00:45

face she's not looking just surprisingly

00:48

hits her in the face thankfully he

00:50

didn't throw it as hard as he did this

00:52

time where he fired it and there's a

00:54

little girl there that was in the line

00:58

of fire he missed her thankfully

01:00

but he could have easily hit her and

01:02

then what he did to the reporter I mean

01:04

that was just straight bullying I'm not

01:06

going to jump on any of the reporters

01:07

but I I wish they all would have walked

01:09

away in support of Melinda Adams that

01:11

was just terrible and um he has he I

01:16

don't know that he's issued a public

01:17

apology about the reporter I know he did

01:19

about the the ball the fans and things

01:21

like that but he should I'm glad he did

01:24

call the reporter but um I think he

01:28

should get he should be susp suspended

01:30

fined of course but suspended for at

01:33

least the first five games of next year

01:35

and I know that sounds a lot I wouldn't

01:37

even be mad at 10 because this is just

01:40

uncalled for you can't be doing that to

01:43

fans and I don't think they can bake in

01:45

the situation with the reporter into the

01:46

fine but just that reporter the reporter

01:50

stuff tell me if you agree brew and then

01:52

I'll let you finish the reporter stuff

01:54

is like a separate category entirely I

01:57

think it shows to me it's about the Char

02:00

and that but I don't think you get

02:02

suspended for the league for being a

02:03

jerk to a reporter the stuff with the

02:06

fans in Indianapolis of all places you

02:09

know what I mean I the is where I think

02:11

you're saying where he could be really

02:13

punished for yeah I mean we all know

02:15

what has happened in the past with the

02:17

fans and players and you know heckling

02:21

occurs as long as it's not Beyond you

02:23

know uh the boundaries and there's no

02:26

evidence that it was the reports are

02:28

that they F yelled Cancun when the team

02:31

broke in the Huddle and they said Cancun

02:34

and so um look 10 might seem harsh but

02:37

again you the potential for what you

02:40

could have done you could have hurt

02:42

somebody had the fans been more

02:44

aggressive they could have gone at you

02:46

and now you start a a a Ruckus so yeah

02:49

five games at least I'd like to see

02:52

wouldn't be mad at 10 next year so I've

02:55

seen the whole journey Pat and I'm going

02:58

to go through it for the audience cuz

03:00

it's as embarrassing as anything that

03:02

happened last night from when you got to

03:04

Houston I was there you were thrilled to

03:06

be in the league happiest guy in the

03:08

world hanging out at Onyx at 3:00 in the

03:10

morning with your ridiculous fake chains

03:12

cuz you couldn't get into dreams yet I

03:14

understand I was in a similar spot buddy

03:16

and you went from that to whatever

03:19

you've become a delusional cheap shot

03:22

artist misogynistic clown promoting your

03:26

podcast at the expense of your career

03:28

which to its credit let me check

03:30

while still behind Andy rodic's tennis

03:32

podcast and your own teammates pod you

03:34

are ahead of beer bear grease by Klay

03:37

Nukem so good luck with it so how did

03:39

you get here and how did Pat Bev become

03:42

a guy that we talk about despite the

03:44

basketball reference page a creation of

03:46

your own delusion in Houston oneand done

03:50

every year that you played you know how

03:53

they broke through to make the

03:54

Conference Finals I don't know but I

03:56

know you were out that year then they

03:58

didn't have another playoff run till

04:00

they traded you and then promptly made

04:02

another Conference Finals so what

04:04

happened then you went to the Clippers

04:07

and you beat Kevin Durant in a

04:08

basketball game and talked about it and

04:10

then he promptly dropped 50 on you and

04:13

reminded everyone who he was and who you

04:15

were that off season you then declared

04:19

to anyone who would listen the next five

04:21

years are mine Steph Curry's had his

04:23

time by the way those five years ended

04:26

literally last night it's been 5 years

04:28

since then how did that go those 5 years

04:31

well the first year what happened in the

04:34

bubble you started the bubble by

04:36

disrespecting Michelle Roberts in front

04:38

of your colleagues and they had to talk

04:40

you down from it you ended the bubble by

04:42

being a key part of the biggest gag job

04:45

in the last 30 years in the NBA what did

04:48

you do the next season the next year

04:50

tylo's big adjustment the one time the

04:53

Clippers are going on a playoff run you

04:54

remember what it was sitting your ass on

04:56

the bench that's what turned that

04:58

playoff run around how did that playoff

05:00

run in oh yeah with Chris Paul having

05:03

the best game of his life on you and you

05:07

dealing with it by shoving a man in the

05:09

back when he wasn't looking and then

05:11

going on TV and calling a legend of the

05:13

game a cone what then happened after

05:16

that 2022 you won your Championship

05:19

unfortunately it was a playin game and

05:21

you celebrated like it was and then

05:23

20123 to 2024 you have been on the Jazz

05:27

the Lakers the magic the Bulls the

05:28

Sixers and the Bucks and not a single

05:31

one of them wanted to keep you around

05:33

and you ended that tenure by throwing a

05:36

basketball at a woman's head getting it

05:37

back throwing at another fan and then

05:39

yelling at another woman in the locker

05:41

room because she doesn't listen to your

05:42

terrible podcast so if if this was your

05:46

last moment in the league good riddance

05:48

won't be missed won't be memorable I I

05:51

mean congrats for creating something out

05:53

of thin air like The Wizard of Oz that

05:55

never should have existed to where

05:56

you're a guy that's talked about but

05:59

unne necessary from start to finish

06:02

pal well I did like when he did the to

06:04

small in Lebron

06:06

just dis approve of what he did last

06:08

night with it too small in Lebron was

06:10

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