Former NBA guard Patrick Beverley holds one NBA executive in the utmost respect.
Patrick Beverley was once viewed as one of the best defensive guards in the NBA. However, he has been out of the league since 2024, last playing for the Milwaukee Bucks.
Since then, Beverley has been trying to instigate an NBA comeback, despite failing at it. This summer, Pat Bev has also worked out with other players, including Minnesota Timberwolves star Julius Randle.
But the 37-year-old’s major focus remains his podcast, where he shares his take on everything related to the NBA.
Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty ImagesPatrick Beverley speaks about Daryl Morey
In a recent episode of the Pat Bev podcast, the former LA Lakers star revealed that he recently met with Philadelphia 76ers‘ president of basketball operations, Daryl Morey.
“I ran into Daryl Morey yesterday, great vibes. For me, I can never disrespect Daryl Morey because he’s the one who came and got me from overseas,” Beverley said.
He added: “So, I can never say not one bad thing about Morey. … It was good seeing him, man.”
For context, Morey served as the general manager of the Houston Rockets from 2007 to 2020. During his tenure, Beverley was given the chance to play for the Rockets.
To be precise, Beverley signed with the team in 2012 and made a name for himself before departing in 2017.
James Harden had a completely different opinion of Daryl Morey
While Beverley was a key member of the Rockets, the most important player during the Morey era was none other than James Harden.
Harden gave his heart and soul to the team for nearly nine seasons. At the time, many believed Harden and Morey were inseparable, especially because the two were reunited in Philly.
But at a 2023 Adidas event in China, Harden publicly called Morey a ‘liar.’
“Daryl Morey is a liar and I will never be a part of an organization that he’s a part of,” Harden said.
“Let me say that again: Daryl Morey is a liar, and I will never be a part of an organization that he’s a part of.”
James Harden: “Daryl Morey is a liar and I will never be a part of an organization that he’s a part of. Let me say that again: Daryl Morey is a liar and I will never be a part of an organization that he’s a part of.” pic.twitter.com/AmHJ0WwbF2
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 14, 2023
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Today, Harden is a key member of the Los Angeles Clippers. On the other hand, Morey remains the president of the 76ers.