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LeBron James Reacts to Former Clipper Patrick Beverley's Big Game

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James shared praise for Pat Bev

Joey Linn

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Patrick Beverley had a monster first half for the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 vs. the Memphis Grizzlies, doing a little bit of everything on both ends. After a sequence that saw Pat Bev finish a self alley-oop off the glass, and even throw down a one-handed dunk, LeBron James sent out this Tweet praising the veteran guard:

LeBron has praised Patrick Beverley in the past, and in fact one of the last times that the Lakers legend Tweeted about Beverley was during the 2019 playoffs when the Lakers were eliminated and the Clippers were battling the Golden State Warriors. After the Clippers completed an improbable road victory over Golden State in that first round series, LeBron shared love on Twitter for Beverley, Lou Williams, and Montrezl Harrell.

While LeBron and Pat Bev have had some ferocious battles on the court, there is mutual respect off the court. Beverley has been open about their relationship, calling LeBron "Big bro" in an Instagram comment earlier this year. While some like to paint the two players as enemies, they are merely competitors who respect one another's game. This recent Tweet from LeBron is another example of that.

The Timberwolves are looking to take a 2-1 lead over the Memphis Grizzlies by holding onto the lead they built in that first half. It will take anther good half of play from Patrick Beverley and company to get it done.

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Joey Linn
JOEY LINN

Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.

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