Milwaukee Bucks‘ Patrick Beverley hasn’t been generating any good news for himself over the past few days. After his team lost the first round of the playoffs to the Indiana Pacers, the point guard was seen throwing the basketball toward the spectators “multiple times” and behaving in an unruly manner. While Indianapolis police proceeded to conduct their investigation, the NBA management decided to impose their own punishment upon the player. That’s when Mark Willard stepped in with a staunch reply. It could be said that he represented the media here.

A few hours ago, 95.7 The Game’s co-host criticized NBA Commissioner Adam Silver’s decision to just suspend Beverley for four games. “Adam Silver acted in an incredibly cowardly way,” said Williard. “The entire evening amounted to a four-game suspension…You come up with four games? Four games?”. He then indirectly highlighted that this would end up setting a bad precedent for how a similar situation should be handled in the future.

He went on to sarcastically state the player’s union should receive a letter that allows the athletes to behave however they want with the fans and media members. In an effort to only “speak to people who are financially helping you even though you’re a millionaire.” However, throwing the ball at the unaware spectator wasn’t the only way he acted in a rebellious manner.

During a post-game presser, Beverley wasn’t too keen to answer a question asked by Malinda Adams. He questioned the reporter if she subscribed to his podcast. When she refused, he dismissed her by saying “You can’t interview me, then”. In their official statement, the NBA cited both incidents as the reason for Beverley’s suspension, even calling the way he behaved with the reporter as “unacceptable, unprofessional and failed to meet the standard that NBA players consistently meet in their interactions with the media.”

Leading up to the eventual announcement, many people, including Charles Barkley, believed that the PG would be suspended, but for a “lengthy” amount of time. For Williard, Barkley, and other such people, the NBA’s decision would not have boded well.

Patrick Beverley promises to “be better” in the future

A few days after the two unfortunate incidents, Patrick Beverley spoke up on his ‘The Pat Bev’ podcast. He provided his perspective, describing how he got angry after a fan called him an unflattering phrase. According to ‘The Athletic’ reporter, this phrase was “Cancun on 3”. However, the player stated during the episode “It was more than ‘Cancun on three.’ I’ve been called a lot of stuff in this league. I haven’t been called that one.” Despite whatever happened, he wanted to make it clear that it did not serve as an excuse for his behavior later on.

“I will be better,” said Beverley. “I have to be better, and I will be better. That should have never happened.”

This wasn’t the first apology that the player had extended. Right after the eventful game, he took to his official X account to also apologize similarly. Later on, Malinda Adams, against whom the player engaged in “inappropriate” behavior, revealed that Beverley had called her up and apologized. “I appreciate it and accept it,” she admitted.

The NBA may have released its verdict. However, the Indiana Police are yet to conclude their investigation into the matter. Until then, the player is far away from perilous waters.