Patrick Beverley Sends Blunt Message To Bucks Star Giannis Antetokounmpo

Patrick Beverley reacted to Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo's Instagram post.

Mar 30, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley (21) shows emotion against the Atlanta Hawks in the first quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images / Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Patrick Beverley is coming off a season where he spent time with the Philadelphia 76ers and Milwaukee Bucks.

He finished the year with averages of 6.2 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.9 assists per contest while shooting 41.7% from the field and 33.7% from the three-point range in 73 games.

Over the offseason, Beverley left the NBA to sign with a team in Israel.

Apr 30, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley (21) celebrates after scoring a basket during the second quarter against the Indiana Pacers during game five of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images / Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

That said, Beverley appears to still be following his former team, as he left a comment on Giannis Antetokounmpo's Instagram post.

Antetokounmpo captioned his post: "Making statements without saying a word 🗣️🔇"

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A post shared by Giannis Ugo Antetokounmpo (@giannis_an34)

Beverley commented: "Make your free throws Luv Gang ❤️"

Patrick Beverley Comment / October 2024

Antetokounmpo led the Bucks to a 124-109 victory over the 76ers.

He finished with 25 points, 14 rebounds, seven assists and one block while shooting 8/11 from the field in 31 minutes of playing time.

However, the two-time MVP shot just 9/16 from the free throw line (56.3%).

Oct 23, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during the second quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images / Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Antetokounmpo is now in his 12th season (all with the Bucks).

He finished last year with averages of 30.4 points, 11.5 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.1 blocks per contest while shooting 61.1% from the field in 73 games.

Following the 76ers, the Bucks will host the Chicago Bulls on Friday evening in Wisconsin.

Feb 27, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (23) reaches for a loose ball against Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) and guard Patrick Beverley (21) in the second quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images / Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

As for Beverley, it's possible that his NBA career is over at 36 (and now that he's playing overseas).

He spent 12 seasons with the Houston Rockets, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Clippers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Los Angeles Lakers, Philadelphia 76ers and Milwaukee Bucks.

His career averages were 8.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 41.3% from the field and 37.1% from the three-point range in 666 games.