We have seen a number of explosive scoring performances around the league in recent memory. A number of players have had dominant scoring nights, and it is clear that this is a golden age for offensive talent. Every team in the league has an All-Star caliber player or a player who can develop into an All-Star talent, and all of this is exciting for fans, especially given the historic performances we are witnessing this year.
Recently, Los Angeles Lakers veteran guard Patrick Beverley reacted to the recent surge of offensive performances around the league. He claimed that nobody would be able to drop 70 points on him as Donovan Mitchell did to the Bulls, adding that a player who gets up to 40 points in a game would be getting trapped if he was on the court.
Nobody playing no D man… No motherf***er getting 70 on me… When he gets 40 he’s getting trapped everywhere.
Patrick Beverley obviously has a reputation as a defender, and it is easy to see why he said what he did. Donovan Mitchell had an amazing night, but the Chicago Bulls are not known for being a defensive team, and they definitely struggled to even contain the star. With that being said, Donovan Mitchell deserves an insane amount of credit for his performance, and he made history with his elite night.
Patrick Beverley Is An Elite Defender That Makes Life Hard For Opposing Guards
Even though Patrick Beverley isn’t the best offensive player, he is still an extremely valuable piece for the Los Angeles Lakers. He is an elite defender, and James Worthy once claimed that Beverley is one of those players that one loves having on their team but hates playing against.
During my career, there were players that you hated to play against, but would love to have them on your team. Patrick Beverley is one of those players. Welcome to the #Lakeshow #leadership #Physical #WINNER
It remains to be seen how well Patrick Beverley will play for the rest of the season. He has struggled offensively this year, but it is clear that he is a player that is still a pest defensively against opposing ballhandlers.
The Los Angeles Lakers are experiencing a turnaround of sorts right now, and Patrick Beverley’s leadership and defense have definitely played a role in that. Hopefully, they can keep up the momentum, and get some wins over the next 10 games to put themselves in a playoff position.
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