“Bro's getting passed around the league like a blunt”, “Bruh was trying to become a laker since the off season” - Fans post hilarious reactions as Patrick Beverley confirms trade to LA Lakers
Patrick Beverley shared his excitement about joining the LA Lakers on Twitter. The 3x All-Defensive guard returns to LA after a one-year absence. He previously played for the LA Clippers for four years before getting traded to the Memphis Grizzlies and eventually to the Minnesota Timberwolves last campaign.
LA had Beverley as one of their trade targets this offseason. The player has also expressed his desire to play alongside LeBron James over the summer.
While Lakers fans were happy to have him aboard, other NBA fans hilariously warned the former Clippers guard. They also poked fun at him as this is the fourth time he has been traded in a year.
One fan wrote on Twitter:
"Bro's getting passed around the league like a blunt"
Another added:
"Bruh was trying to become a laker since the off season lol"
Here are some more reactions:
@patbev21 History repeats itself 😭🔥 https://t.co/Ick8GynubY
@patbev21 Bruh was trying to become a laker since the off season lol
@patbev21 Russ and Bev first practice https://t.co/rszDJc7nXW
@patbev21 Bro's getting passed around the league like a blunt
@patbev21 Russ and pat bev on the first day of training camp😂 https://t.co/BGkHHtaIRa
@patbev21 You and WB day 1… https://t.co/hjuUxZo7Vn
@KDTrio5 @patbev21 https://t.co/LYOaFUKrFz
@patbev21 Get a buyout bro they gonna blame you if y'all flame out my guy
@patbev21 What a story of success, came from LA's jv team and now making it to the LA's varsity team. Hardwork pays off.
🏾 Its On!!!LeBron seeing this twitter.com/patbev21/statu… https://t.co/plvIqzKkuh
Thank KD 😂😂😂 twitter.com/patbev21/statu…
When Westbrook see you enter the locker room https://t.co/CeL3AS5zcU twitter.com/patbev21/statu…
We went from kyrie to Patrick Beverly twitter.com/patbev21/statu… https://t.co/XHqip95DRs
@LakeShowYo @patbev21 From the 11th seed to the 9th seed https://t.co/qDhPWwuW5y
@patbev21 Entire leagues when patbev traded to lakers https://t.co/XTgdQTH3ME
@patbev21 I hope the Lakers fans appreciate you as much as we did. https://t.co/Ep5Czkhxqb
@patbev21 Live look at Westbrook on the phone with Bron
https://t.co/LslmQhEpY5
@patbev21 Wow…I’d go back to bed and see if there’s better news when you wake up again!
Revisited: Patrick Beverley says the LA Lakers would've made the Western Conference Finals with him last season
The LA Lakers recorded one of their most disappointing seasons in franchise history last campaign. They finished with a 33-49 record, 11th in the Western Conference. They missed the play-in tournament despite being the preseason favorites to reach the NBA Finals.
Russell Westbrook had an underwhelming debut season, while Anthony Davis endured an injury-riddled campaign. LA struggled to be efficient on the defensive end of the floor throughout the year. They retained only Talen Horton-Tucker from the previous campaign and had to let go of defensive stalwarts Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Alex Caruso.
Patrick Beverley made a bold claim during an appearance on one of ESPN's talk shows. He said the LA Lakers, as constructed last season, would've made the Western Conference Finals with him on the roster. He claimed he would have joined the 17-time NBA champions if he had been a free agent last campaign.
Pat Bev to the Lakers CONFIRMED 🔊 https://t.co/Y7U4mNmiNW
Patrick Beverley cited playing alongside LeBron James and sharing the backcourt with Russell Westbrook as the reason behind his interest in playing for the Lakers. Meanwhile, he believes the Lakers would've made the Conference Finals because of his leadership skills and ability to hold superstars like LeBron accountable.
The LA Lakers aren't considered a lock to make a deep playoff run despite acquiring Patrick Beverley. However, it would be harsh to deny that his addition has been an upgrade for them.
His defensive skills and intensity are something the Lakers lacked last year. It may prove to be decisive for the team if they make a surprise run next campaign.