Lakers' Patrick Beverley Questions Kyle Lowry's Defense
Los Angeles Lakers point guard Patrick Beverley never shies from controversial opinions.
He proved it again during a recent episode of Kevin Hart’s “Cold As Balls” podcast. When Hart mentioned the Miami Heat's Kyle Lowry among the league's best defensive guards, Beverley disagreed.
“I think the best defensive point guards in the NBA: You (Beverley), Kyle Lowry. Kyle defends well,” Hart said.
Beverley replied, “Defends okay. You’re just saying that because he’s from Philly.”
“Kyle’s a good defender,” Hart said. “He’s a strong guard.”
“No he’s not,” Beverley responded.
Beverley, who is a three-time All-Defensive player, has every right to speak on the topic. Lowry doesn’t have the defensive accolades but his numbers support him. Not only has he averaged one steal in his career but he has recorded a negative defensive box plus/minus in just two of his 17 seasons.
Since Lowry joined the Heat, they have played well defensively. They are seventh in defensive ratings with 111.4.
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