Patrick Beverley of the Bucks suspended for 4 games for violent throw and inappropriate interaction with reporter

Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley has been suspended for four games after his actions during and after Game 6 of the NBA Playoffs. Beverley threw a basketball at a female fan sitting behind the team’s bench, hitting her in the head. He then motioned for the ball back and threw it at another fan, who was able to deflect it. Despite efforts to defuse the situation by coaches and players, Beverley continued to exchange words with the fans.

After the game, Beverley made unprofessional comments to a female reporter, asking if she subscribed to his podcast, and refusing to be interviewed when she said she did not. The NBA condemned Beverley’s behavior towards the reporter, stating that it was unacceptable and failed to meet the standard expected of NBA players.

Beverley has since apologized for his actions, calling them a “bad situation that should have never happened.” He acknowledged that regardless of what was said, his behavior was not acceptable and he needs to be better in the future. The Bucks also apologized to the reporter for Beverley’s comments.

The suspension will take effect at the start of the 2024-25 season since the Bucks have been eliminated from the playoffs. The Bucks lost the first-round series to the Indiana Pacers, who are now trailing the New York Knicks 2-0 in the second round.

In conclusion, Patrick Beverley’s suspension demonstrates the NBA’s commitment to holding players accountable for their actions both on and off the court. Beverley’s behavior towards fans and the media was deemed unacceptable, and he has since apologized for his actions. Moving forward, Beverley and the Bucks will need to ensure that incidents like this do not happen again, as they reflect poorly on the team and the league as a whole.