Patrick Beverley

Basketball player, All-Defensive Team member

Patrick Beverley - Basketball player, All-Defensive Team member
Born

July 12th, 1988
36 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Born in 1988, a professional basketball player gained recognition for defensive skills as a guard in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Played for several teams, including the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Lakers. Achieved First Team All-Defensive honors multiple times, becoming a significant player in clutch moments. Contributed to playoff teams and made an impression with a competitive edge on the court. After college basketball at the University of Arkansas, began a career overseas before joining the NBA.

Earned NBA All-Defensive Team selections

Played for the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Clippers

Participated in the NBA playoffs multiple times

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