Russell Westbrook Doesn't Want To Talk About Pat Beverley

DusterBuster · Post #21 » by **DusterBuster** » Tue Mar 11, 2014 9:11 pm

Moahst wrote:Beverley is like a shorter Kevin Garnett with his on court persona.

I've always hated KG as well, so I guess that explains my dislike for Beverley.

JD McNugent · Post #22 » by **JD McNugent** » Tue Mar 11, 2014 9:16 pm

The NBA is becoming soft and this debate proves it. How about all players go out there and play with the same heart and intensity that Beverley brings night in, night out.

KissedByaRose1 · Post #23 » by **KissedByaRose1** » Tue Mar 11, 2014 9:25 pm

For those who consider what happened between the two to be dirty last year can you explain way?
I'm kinda undecided at this point.

jamesnamida · Post #24 » by **jamesnamida** » Tue Mar 11, 2014 9:51 pm

Can't wait for the playoffs when the thunder knock off the rockets yet again.

qm22 · Post #25 » by **qm22** » Tue Mar 11, 2014 9:51 pm

JD McNugent wrote:The NBA is becoming soft and this debate proves it. How about all players go out there and play with the same heart and intensity that Beverley brings night in, night out.

Causing injuries with cheap moves has nothing to do with softness. Guys from the 80s said there is a code about getting under people when they are in the air (paraphrasing Isiah Thomas, in this case, when he was referring to Bruce Bowen's antics).

If that was playing with heart and intensity, consider that any random fan in the stands is capable of causing a season altering injury to an NBA players by stepping under them when they jump. I call it playing like a b* ***.

From the Westbrook incident it doesn't even look that bad or intentional, but actions after that have convinced me Beverley is dirty and he already injured other people since Westbrook. He should be given a lengthy suspension. Since that isn't happening it is only a matter of time before someone else gets injured for months after taking a routing jumpshot.

dabadguy · Post #26 » by **dabadguy** » Tue Mar 11, 2014 10:00 pm

fishnc wrote:[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OaiUCJCwGo[/youtube]

boogie is the man!

Mykhyn · Post #27 » by **Mykhyn** » Tue Mar 11, 2014 10:01 pm

qm22 wrote:
JD McNugent wrote:The NBA is becoming soft and this debate proves it. How about all players go out there and play with the same heart and intensity that Beverley brings night in, night out.

Causing injuries with cheap moves has nothing to do with softness. Guys from the 80s said there is a code about getting under people when they are in the air (paraphrasing Isiah Thomas, in this case, when he was referring to Bruce Bowen's antics).

If that was playing with heart and intensity, consider that any random fan in the stands is capable of causing a season altering injury to an NBA players by stepping under them when they jump. I call it playing like a b* ***.

From the Westbrook incident it doesn't even look that bad or intentional, but actions after that have convinced me Beverley is dirty and he already injured other people since Westbrook. He should be given a lengthy suspension. Since that isn't happening it is only a matter of time before someone else gets injured for months after taking a routing jumpshot.

You realize Westbrook was dribbling to half court, not shooting when he got injured? Beverly went for a steal when he started to call timeout. Overaggressive? Maybe, but not anything like standing under someone when they're shooting

Moahst · Post #28 » by **Moahst** » Tue Mar 11, 2014 10:03 pm

qm22 wrote:
JD McNugent wrote:The NBA is becoming soft and this debate proves it. How about all players go out there and play with the same heart and intensity that Beverley brings night in, night out.

Causing injuries with cheap moves has nothing to do with softness. Guys from the 80s said there is a code about getting under people when they are in the air (paraphrasing Isiah Thomas, in this case, when he was referring to Bruce Bowen's antics).

If that was playing with heart and intensity, consider that any random fan in the stands is capable of causing a season altering injury to an NBA players by stepping under them when they jump. I call it playing like a b* ***.

From the Westbrook incident it doesn't even look that bad or intentional, but actions after that have convinced me Beverley is dirty and he already injured other people since Westbrook. He should be given a lengthy suspension. Since that isn't happening it is only a matter of time before someone else gets injured for months after taking a routing jumpshot.

What in the fudge are you talking about? What are these mysterious "post Westbrook injury actions"? Give me one example of something Beverley has done that is was malicious and/or dangerous. Just one.

qm22 · Post #29 » by **qm22** » Tue Mar 11, 2014 10:04 pm

Cklbmk wrote:
qm22 wrote:
JD McNugent wrote:The NBA is becoming soft and this debate proves it. How about all players go out there and play with the same heart and intensity that Beverley brings night in, night out.

Causing injuries with cheap moves has nothing to do with softness. Guys from the 80s said there is a code about getting under people when they are in the air (paraphrasing Isiah Thomas, in this case, when he was referring to Bruce Bowen's antics).

If that was playing with heart and intensity, consider that any random fan in the stands is capable of causing a season altering injury to an NBA players by stepping under them when they jump. I call it playing like a b* ***.

From the Westbrook incident it doesn't even look that bad or intentional, but actions after that have convinced me Beverley is dirty and he already injured other people since Westbrook. He should be given a lengthy suspension. Since that isn't happening it is only a matter of time before someone else gets injured for months after taking a routing jumpshot.

You realize Westbrook was dribbling to half court, not shooting when he got injured? Beverly went for a steal when he started to call timeout. Overaggressive? Maybe, but not anything like standing under someone when they're shooting

Right, but Beverely did it many times and someone in this thread already mentioned him doing it to Lillard. He injured Tyreke Evans using that method, causing him to miss time with an ankle sprain which became a recurring injury later in the year. As I said, from the appearance of the Westbrook incident it initially looked like someone just playing hard and reacting to the whistle slowly. But he has a history now.

qm22 · Post #30 » by **qm22** » Tue Mar 11, 2014 10:06 pm

Moahst wrote:
qm22 wrote:
JD McNugent wrote:The NBA is becoming soft and this debate proves it. How about all players go out there and play with the same heart and intensity that Beverley brings night in, night out.

Causing injuries with cheap moves has nothing to do with softness. Guys from the 80s said there is a code about getting under people when they are in the air (paraphrasing Isiah Thomas, in this case, when he was referring to Bruce Bowen's antics).

If that was playing with heart and intensity, consider that any random fan in the stands is capable of causing a season altering injury to an NBA players by stepping under them when they jump. I call it playing like a b* ***.

From the Westbrook incident it doesn't even look that bad or intentional, but actions after that have convinced me Beverley is dirty and he already injured other people since Westbrook. He should be given a lengthy suspension. Since that isn't happening it is only a matter of time before someone else gets injured for months after taking a routing jumpshot.

What in the fudge are you talking about? What are these mysterious "post Westbrook injury actions"? Give me one example of something Beverley has done that is was malicious and/or dangerous. Just one.

OK then.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5l-4YsJHZg

cucad8 · Post #31 » by **cucad8** » Tue Mar 11, 2014 10:09 pm

JD McNugent wrote:The NBA is becoming soft and this debate proves it. How about all players go out there and play with the same heart and intensity that Beverley brings night in, night out.

Problem is, when many others try to play with that same "heart and intensity", they're called for fouls. NBA tends to allow guys who grab a reputation as a good defender, or play on top teams, to grab and hold and get away with extra contact that isn't generally given to others. Beverley is a solid defender. But he gets leeway to body up guys more than a lot of other players are allowed, for whatever reason. And then the more they are allowed, the better a defender they look like. When someone plays defense on James Harden the way Beverley plays opposing PGs, they're quickly into foul trouble.

Mykhyn · Post #32 » by **Mykhyn** » Tue Mar 11, 2014 10:13 pm

qm22 wrote:
Cklbmk wrote:
qm22 wrote:
Causing injuries with cheap moves has nothing to do with softness. Guys from the 80s said there is a code about getting under people when they are in the air (paraphrasing Isiah Thomas, in this case, when he was referring to Bruce Bowen's antics).

If that was playing with heart and intensity, consider that any random fan in the stands is capable of causing a season altering injury to an NBA players by stepping under them when they jump. I call it playing like a b* ***.

From the Westbrook incident it doesn't even look that bad or intentional, but actions after that have convinced me Beverley is dirty and he already injured other people since Westbrook. He should be given a lengthy suspension. Since that isn't happening it is only a matter of time before someone else gets injured for months after taking a routing jumpshot.

You realize Westbrook was dribbling to half court, not shooting when he got injured? Beverly went for a steal when he started to call timeout. Overaggressive? Maybe, but not anything like standing under someone when they're shooting

Right, but Beverely did it many times and someone in this thread already mentioned him doing it to Lillard. He injured Tyreke Evans using that method, causing him to miss time with an ankle sprain which became a recurring injury later in the year. As I said, from the appearance of the Westbrook incident it initially looked like someone just playing hard and reacting to the whistle slowly. But he has a history now.

Lillard complained about him flopping and tying him up. Nothing about standing under him when he shoots.

Tyreke one he jumped and his leg went forward a tiny bit.. hardly malicious looking + was in pre season(really doubt hes trying to injure people before the season starts)

You really seem to be trying to make him sound more malicious than he truly seems.

bryanoid · Post #33 » by **bryanoid** » Tue Mar 11, 2014 10:16 pm

qm22 wrote:
Moahst wrote:What in the fudge are you talking about? What are these mysterious "post Westbrook injury actions"? Give me one example of something Beverley has done that is was malicious and/or dangerous. Just one.

OK then.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5l-4YsJHZg

Owned

... Damn, how does this guy get away with this **** :-?

MitchellUK · Post #34 » by **MitchellUK** » Tue Mar 11, 2014 10:20 pm

I don't understand the hate for Pat Beverley. Kid's a mediocre talent who has used hard work and hustle to get himself a starting spot on a team that looks more and more like a contender.

Opposing players don't like it because he gets under their skin and stays there for 48 minutes. I'd much rather play against a guy who stands 4 feet away with his arms down and his head turned half the time, too. It's nothing to do with Beverley being dirty, although he is obviously a physical player.

DontH8TheBrody · Post #35 » by **DontH8TheBrody** » Tue Mar 11, 2014 10:21 pm

Westbrook is my favourite player and I don't even think the play was that dirty. More of a freak play or fluke.. Its not like Beverley was intentionally trying to take his knee out..

With that being said, I still hate Beverley.

MaxRider · Post #36 » by **MaxRider** » Tue Mar 11, 2014 10:21 pm

from the video, lillard walk to up him and beverley put his arm up
asking ref to review is a strategy
it's same as free time out

Jonatton Yeah · Post #37 » by **Jonatton Yeah** » Tue Mar 11, 2014 10:27 pm

Well why would he want to talk about the guy who injured him? It's not unlike when Buster Posey got mowed over. Both plays, while legal, can be questioned in their sporting adroitness and I can totally understand why the victim in the situation isn't itching to talk about the aggressor. I mean, duh. It's the reporters job to ask such questions but a testy reply should be expected.

Post #38 » by **bondom34** » Tue Mar 11, 2014 10:40 pm

DontH8TheBrody wrote:Westbrook is my favourite player and I don't even think the play was that dirty. More of a freak play or fluke.. Its not like Beverley was intentionally trying to take his knee out..

With that being said, I still hate Beverley.

Ditto, Russ is my favorite player as well, and I feel the exact same. I still can't like Bev, but know he's the type of player that you hate if he plays on every other team, but love if he's on your team.

Brody, glad to see you can post on the GB! :lol:

nuposse04 · Post #39 » by **nuposse04** » Tue Mar 11, 2014 10:43 pm

Beverly is one of those guys you'd probably want on your team, but as an opposing fan, you probably couldn't care less about him if his legs disintegrated on the court. He's annoying and pesky...I can't help but think Karma is going to find him rather harshly one day though.

*He's a great role player though, nobody can take that from him. His route to the NBA is also pretty cool.

Secret Lover14 · Post #40 » by **Secret Lover14** » Tue Mar 11, 2014 10:52 pm

bryanoid wrote:
qm22 wrote:
Moahst wrote:What in the fudge are you talking about? What are these mysterious "post Westbrook injury actions"? Give me one example of something Beverley has done that is was malicious and/or dangerous. Just one.

OK then.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5l-4YsJHZg

Owned

... Damn, how does this guy get away with this ****

Looks like an accident. give a better example

Owned