Afraid of Being Left “Without a Job”, Patrick Beverley Unveils Real Reason Behind Ditching Stephen Curry and Co

Published 10/13/2023, 2:46 PM EDT

There’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes while onboarding an athlete. However, for various reasons, the process is not known to many. Unless one happens to be a passionate sports fan, things might not even make sense sometimes. Narrating a similar story, Patrick Beverley unveiled what went down when it was time for him to switch sides.

The 35-year-old was once very close to joining the elite company of Stephen Curry. However, things didn’t pan out the way he wanted and they had a fallout even before they started. But, there was an additional risk involved in Bev’s story which he recently disclosed, with a side note for “casual fans.”

Why did Beverley ditch Stephen Curry?

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The 35-year-old joined the league in 2009 after the LA Lakers drafted him. Since then, he has played for five other franchises in the league. However, there have been some signings that have not sat well with Beverley. He recently unveiled one such story which involved the Golden State Warriors.

Beverley was once very close to signing with the Warriors, however, their lack of conviction made him question their intentions and feel afraid at the same time. In order to avoid ending up in the wrong spot, Beverley thought better for himself and ditched Curry and Co.

He was recently on the GQ Sports Actually Me show. During the segment, Beverley came across a fan’s question, asking if he really snubbed the Warriors to sign with the Chicago Bulls. The Philadelphia 76ers star replied, “This is absolutely true.” He then presented the reason behind making such a decision. Beverley said that even though the Warriors wanted him, it was conditional as they were waiting to see how Curry’s injury would play out. Additionally, they were also waiting to see “how the Gary Payton thing played out.”

This made him question their intentions and be afraid of his own future.

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What made Patrick Beverley afraid for his future?

While he wanted to join the Warriors, their uncertainty made him rethink the decision. The 76ers star said that if he waited for the Warriors, ditching the Bulls, had the Warriors bailed out on him, he would have been left “without a job.” He finished his by taking a jibe at the “casual fans” of the sport.

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He said that the casual fans don’t understand the politics that goes within the circle. Therefore, for him to go with an uncertain, but desired team was not really a smart decision.

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Prateek Singh is an NBA writer for EssentiallySports, known for his insightful coverage of the league. With a deep passion for basketball fueled by the late Kobe Bryant's championship runs, Prateek has built his writing career on astute analysis and a firm understanding of the game. His transparent reporting and dedication to providing quality content have earned him credibility and respect among readers and industry professionals alike.

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Afraid of Being Left “Without a Job”, Patrick Beverley Unveils Real Reason Behind Ditching Stephen Curry and Co

Why did Beverley ditch Stephen Curry?

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What made Patrick Beverley afraid for his future?