The ongoing tension between Patrick Beverley and Trae Young recently spilled on social media, where the two guards traded verbal blows in what quickly became one of the more talked-about NBA debates of the week. It all began when Pat Bev criticized the players for the lack of intensity in the All-Star Game, suggesting that the lack of passion and dedication had disengaged the fans. In response, the Atlanta Hawks superstar clapped back, insisting that such conversations should be restricted to those who get selected for the ASG.
The exchange eventually drew the attention of Gilbert Arenas, who decided to instantly weigh in on the matter by siding with Young. In his bold response, Gil echoed Trae’s sentiment that Pat has no grounds to lecture about a star-studded game in which he has never earned the right to play. Moreover, Arenas also hinted that the pressure that franchise cornerstones like Young have in making sure they provide value on the All-Star weekend, yet remain injury-free, is something that Beverley could never understand.
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Arenas calls out Beverley
Considering how Pat Bev has always worn his heart on his sleeve and embraced an “in-your-face” approach while defending the league’s best perimeter scorers, he naturally feels that others who feature in the elusive All-Star Game do not possess the same passion to make the contest entertaining.
However, as Arenas noted, modern-day franchise cornerstones view the situation differently. With their teammates, front office executives and fanbase counting on them for deep postseason runs, the risk of enduring an injury is simply not worth it for these players.
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Moreover, Arenas pointed out that since Beverley has never been accustomed to this dynamic, he will never understand the pressure that comes with being a face of the franchise. Put simply, if Pat Bev hasn’t been part of the league’s upper echelon, he shouldn’t contemplate matters beyond his understanding.
“What Patrick was talking about, again, is no different than the media. You ain’t in that door, don’t talk like you know what’s going on in the door. And that’s what Trae Young was basically saying. Let the All Stars talk about this,” Arenas said. “If you ain’t made no All-Star game and you don’t know nothing about the All-Star, don’t talk All-Star talk. Pat Bev kind of told on himself, he said, ‘I had to tell a couple of players, like, hey, don’t go too hard in the All-Star game, we got 36 more games left! We’re trying to make that playoff!'”
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This is hardly the first time Patrick has stirred controversy since transitioning into the media space. True to his personality, he rarely shies away from offering strong, often polarizing takes and is quick to clap back at those who challenge him. Given Arenas’ pointed remarks, it seems only a matter of time before Beverley responds in kind, eager to defend his standing and double down on his belief that the All-Star Game has lost its competitive edge.
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With much of the NBA community seemingly siding with Young, Beverley may find himself increasingly isolated in the discussion. In such a scenario, the latter is often seen responding in the most volatile manner, and it only remains to be seen how Pat jumps into the spotlight next.
This story was originally reported by Basketball Network on Sep 25, 2025, where it first appeared in the Latest News section. Add Basketball Network as a Preferred Source by clicking here.