Patrick Beverley Pod Shows Love to Sixers Star Joel Embiid

Joel Embiid's gold medal accomplishment lands a shoutout from the Pat Bev Pod.
Nov 25, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) talks to guard Patrick Beverley (22) and forward Tobias Harris (12) during a time out against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) talks to guard Patrick Beverley (22) and forward Tobias Harris (12) during a time out against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports / Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
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Joel Embiid is a gold medalist.

The Philadelphia 76ers center managed to acquire his first major team accomplishment since entering the NBA After a month-long run with Team USA, Embiid managed to get the last laugh out in France.

Following Saturday’s Olympic Final victory over France, the ‘Pat Bev Pod’ showed love to Embiid on social media after his big win.

Former 76ers guard Patrick Beverley didn’t have a long stint in Philly, but he enjoyed the run while it lasted. Playing alongside Embiid, Beverley had nothing but glowing reviews about the often-criticized center.

Last summer, Beverley joined the 76ers’ organization on a one-year deal. He played in Philly for 47 games, averaging 20 minutes on the court. Beverley produced six points, three rebounds, and three assists per game. His defensive impact and high intensity on the court earned him fan-favorite status for some time.

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At the 2024 trade deadline, Beverley was moved to the Milwaukee Bucks. He linked up with former LA Clippers and Sixers head coach, Doc Rivers.

For his final 26 games of the season, Beverley averaged six points, four rebounds, and three assists with the Bucks. He appeared and started in six games for the Bucks during the 2024 NBA Playoffs.

This summer, Beverley became a free agent once again. Although he considered a potential one-year deal in the NBA once again, Beverley took a different route in free agency.

Last month, Beverley revealed he would take his talents to Hapoel Tel Aviv in Israel. The former Sixer looks forward to a fresh start outside of the NBA.

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Justin Grasso
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Title: Credentialed writer/reporter covering the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated’s FanNation Email: JustinGrasso32@Gmail.com Location: Philadelphia, PA Expertise: Reporting, insight, and analysis on the Sixers and the NBA  Justin Grasso is a credentialed writer and publisher covering the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated’s FanNation.  Grasso got his start in sports media in 2016 with FantasyPros, working the news desk, providing game-by-game player analysis and updates on the Portland Trail Blazers and the Golden State Warriors. By 2017, he joined FanSided’s Philadelphia Eagles site as a staff writer. After spending one season covering the Eagles as a staff writer, Grasso was promoted to become the site’s Co-Editor. For the next two NFL seasons, he covered the Eagles closely before broadening his NFL coverage. For a brief stint, Grasso covered the NFL on a national basis after joining Heavy.com as an NFL news desk writer. In 2019, Grasso joined the 76ers' beat on a part-time basis, stepping into a role with South Jersey’s 97.3 ESPN. Ahead of the 2019-2020 NBA season, he concluded a three-year stint covering the Eagles and joined the Sixers beat full-time. Grasso has covered the 76ers exclusively since then for Sports Illustrated. He is a member of the Pro Basketball Writer’s Association.  Twitter: @JGrasso_ Instagram: @JGrassoNBA