On a recent episode of The Pat Bev Podcast, Patrick Beverley shared some amusing and challenging moments from his rookie season, including playful hazing from none other than LeBron James himself.
Beverley, who began his NBA journey as the 42nd overall pick by the Los Angeles Lakers, only to have the Miami Heat announce that they acquired his draft rights a day later, recounted how LeBron tested him with small but tricky tasks during their time with the Miami Heat, providing a glimpse into the veteran’s unique way of welcoming rookies.
Beverley described how LeBron would send him on errands, often with very specific demands.
“He’s the one I would cuff. All because your father made me – Oh, the s**t Bron had me doing was wild. I’m talking about, ‘Pat, go get me a Gatorade.’ ‘Cool.’ I come with a red. Everyone likes red1. He said, ‘No, I don’t like that color.’ I come back, ‘Okay, cool1.’ The second option is blue. Everybody likes blue. ‘No, I don’t like blue, Pat, and I don’t like it cold.’”
LeBron used to bully Pat Bev as a rookie 😂
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