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Patrick Beverley Lays Out his Potential NBA Finals Contenders

Ex-Sixers guard lays out six teams he thinks can win the NBA Finals.

Kevin McCormick

Feb 25, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley (21) scores past Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Feb 25, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley (21) scores past Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images / Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
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With teams having about 10 games to go in the regular season, all eyes are on the postseason. Before the playoffs get underway, one former Philadelphia 76ers guard laid out which teams he believes could hoist the championship trophy.

During a recent episode of his podcast, Patrick Beverley was asked to name his legit contenders this season. He ended up naming six teams, leaving off some notable squads. Among the top teams he mentioned were the Boston Celtics, LA Lakers, and Golden State Warriors.

Rounding out his list of possible contenders, Beverley went with the Milwaukee Bucks, LA Clippers, and Denver Nuggets. The journeyman guard might have some bias with these selections, as he named a handful of his former teams.

The biggest teams that stand out of those not mentioned are the Cleveland Cavaliers and OKC Thunder. They sit in first place in each conference, and have been head and shoulders above the competition for the majority of the season.

Typically, when a team makes a big move in-season, they aren't thrown into the title conversation. However, that is not the case here. Beverley has faith in the Lakers and Warriors following their blockbuster trades for Luka Doncic and Jimmy Butler.

One of Beverley's other former teams, the Sixers, entered the year with aspirations of being in this conversation. Unfortunately for them, they find themselves in a much different situation as the season comes to a close. Injuries derailed things from opening night, causing them to plummet in the standings.

Now, instead of fighitng for a title, the Sixers are hoping luck falls their way with draft lottery odds.

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Kevin McCormick
KEVIN MCCORMICK

Kevin McCormick covers the Philadelphia 76ers FanNation's All76ers. Since graduating from Holy Family University with a degree in Sports Management, he's gone on to pursue a career in journalism covering the NBA. Some of his previous bylines include 97.3 ESPN, ClutchPoints, and Sportskeeda. 

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