Patrick Beverley breaks silence after throwing ball at Pacers fans as Stephen A. Smith slams ‘indefensible’ Bucks guard

Bucks star Patrick Beverley vowed to be “better” after he was twice spotted throwing a ball to Pacers fans during Milwaukee’s NBA playoff loss.

Beverley became angry and vented his anger at rival fans during the team’s elimination from the playoffs Thursday night.

The 35-year-old was seen throwing a ball toward Pacers fans behind the Bucks bench, hitting a woman in the side of the head.

He then asked another fan for the ball, only to immediately throw it back.

He declined to answer a question about the incident after the match. But Beverley spoke out about it on social media and initially defended his actions: “We warned and asked for help all night,” he said of one fan’s behavior.

But on Friday morning, the goalkeeper was more contrite, writing on social media: “I have to be better. And I will.

The Bucks were fired as the Indiana Pacers sealed their series victory with a 120-98 Game 6 win over the No. 3 seed.

With less than three minutes left before the Bucks lost, Beverley’s antics were captured on TNT.

The furious guard had to be restrained by his teammates as Pacers fans watched in disbelief.

The guard was captured throwing a ball at Pacers fans multiple times during Game 6.

Beverley and the Bucks were eliminated from the playoffs with a 120-98 loss to the Pacers.

Later, after returning to the locker room to complete his media duties, Beverley stopped his response to a question to quiz ESPN reporter Malinda Adams. Oddly, he asked her if she subscribed to his podcast. When she said no, he replied, “You can’t interview me then.” No disrespect.’

As another reporter tried to ask Beverley a question, he told Adams to “get that mic out of my face please.”

Then, when Adams handed it to him for his response, Beverley told him to “please step out of the circle if you’re not subscribed to my podcast.” I appreciate it.’

Stephen A. Smith was among those who criticized Beverley’s antics on and off the field, with the ESPN analyst expecting “severe” punishment to follow.

The 35-year-old had to be restrained by his teammates as things got heated on the bench.

“I can’t believe he did that… it’s inexcusable.” This is indefensible,” said Stephen A. Smith.

“I just can’t believe he did that. I have known Patrick Beverley for years. I love the brother. This is inexcusable. It’s indefensible,” he said on First take.

“When he threw the ball into the stands, he didn’t mean to throw it at the woman… but he never should have thrown it the first time. You don’t do that.

Smith said he had sympathy for the players given the abuse they receive in the stands. But, the analyst said, “this does not absolve you from exercising your professional decorum and obligations – to yourself, to the franchise you represent, the league you represent. You don’t do that.

He added: IIt’s an incredibly bad look. a suspension is coming, there is no doubt about it… the punishment is coming and I suspect it will be severe.