"He has lost the ability that he had last year to have any sense of entitlement" - NBA analyst believes Dennis Schroder and Pat Beverley's addition have put Russell Westbrook in a precarious situation
“We couldn't stand each other, we was almost going blows in back of locker rooms” - Kendrick Perkins believes Russell Westbrook, Beverley can build chemistry like him & Garnett
“If I’m about to name a best friend, it would be him, easy!” - Patrick Beverley shares a never-before-heard Russell Westbrook story, calls his former bitter rival his best friend
"The painful and sad irony is that Schröder and Patrick Beverley individually are better than Russell Westbrook” - NBA analyst believes 2 newly signed guards can limit Westbrook's minutes on the court
“Y’all be reaching bro; S**t is really funny” - 3x All-Defensive selection reacts to reports of Russell Westbrook coming off the bench in 2022-23 season
“I played with a guy like that in GP; LA gonna love Pat Beverley” - Shaquille O'Neal predicts Patrick Beverley’s impact on the LA Lakers next season will be similar to that of Gary Payton and Dennis Rodman
“He plays the game like it’s supposed to be played, not these dudes making $200-300 million and can’t play at all” - Shaquille O'Neal backs Patrick Beverley while ripping Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell
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“I can look at a guy and can see if he can play” - Shaquille O’Neal praises Patrick Beverley’s competitive mindset, says he impacts game better than other ‘dudes making $200-300 million'
“I think because we can't score we don't want to play defense”- Gilbert Arenas divulges the real issue lies in Lakers offense, says Patrick Beverley’s defense might not be the key for Lakers comeback season
“I am not here trying to change the culture…My thing has always been camaraderie, team, team, team” – Patrick Beverley speaks intensely on 1st day as a Lakers, says it’ll be an honor to win for Los Angeles
“Russell Westbrook has never made an All-Defensive team in his career” – Former NBA champion gives stark assessment of 9x All-Star, says his "mental isn't in the right place" despite his athleticism
"I can't believe the team that I currently root for employs Patrick Beverley" - NBA analyst predicts unpleasant future for LA Lakers, discusses how LeBron might handle the situation with a bad defense
"We're talking about grown a** men, veterans in the league" - Kendrick Perkins on why Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley will fit together, discusses their caliber among the best backcourts
"He’s a former Clipper, and he’s got a chance to stick it to the Lakers" - Stephen A. Smith believes 3x All-Defensive selection's arrival will help Russell Westbrook resurrect himself
“They are not going to trade Westbrook now” - NBA analyst reveals Lakers will continue with Russell Westbrook, says they’ll take their chances with 9x NBA All-Star
“So they're on their best behavior…I just don't believe it” – NBA analyst brings out a major concern for LA Lakers regarding their new backcourt duo, says Darvin Ham has immense work to do this season
“He can be a pest to the opposition, have the fans fall in love”- Brian Windhorst comments on Patrick Beverley playing in Los Angeles Lakers , says he’s an opportunist looking for bigger contracts
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