The apparent reason for Patrick Beverley’s outburst Thursday night has been revealed, as the Bucks guard reportedly reacted to something said by a nearby fan.
Near the end of the Bucks’ Game 6 playoff loss to the Pacers, Beverley lost his temper and twice threw a ball at fans.
And according to Athletic’s Shams CharaniaBeverley reacted after a fan yelled, “Cancun…Cancun on 3” as the Bucks broke down their huddle.
The Mexican tourist destination is a popular destination among NBA fans, who joke that players will travel there after their teams are eliminated.
Beverley offered some contrition Friday morning, writing on X: “I have to be better. And I will.
Milwaukee Bucks star Patrick Beverley got angry when his team was eliminated
The guard was captured throwing a ball at Pacers fans multiple times during Game 6.
In the bizarre scene, Beverley was seen throwing a ball towards Pacers fans seated behind the Bucks bench, hitting a woman in the side of the head.
He then asked another fan for the ball, who kindly accepted but quickly saw the ball also thrown to him by Beverley.
The furious guard had to be restrained by his teammates as stunned Pacers fans watched in disbelief.
Beverley has yet to receive any potential punishment from the league, although The Athletic reported that the league is investigating the incident – as well as another media incident after the game.
Beverley received even more criticism for refusing to answer a question from an ESPN producer – because she wasn’t subscribed to his podcast
The 35-year-old found himself in yet another sticky situation when a video showed him refusing to speak to ESPN producer Malinda Adams because she wasn’t subscribed to his podcast.
As another reporter tried to ask Beverley a question, he then told Adams to “get that mic out of my face please.”
Beverley was criticized by Adams’ colleagues on ESPN, other journalists and former NBA players for her actions.
Adams spoke to X on Friday to reveal that Beverley called her to apologize.
She posted: “I want to thank everyone for their kind words and support. I am humiliated.
“Patrick Beverley just called me and apologized. I appreciate it and accept it. The Bucks have also apologized. I’ve been in the news for over 40 years and kindness and grace always wins .
