Patrick Beverley
Patrick Beverley
Patrick Beverleyis an American professional basketball player for the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association. He was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2009 NBA draft, and then traded to the Miami Heat for a future 2011 second round draft pick and an undisclosed amount of cash. In 2007, Beverley appeared in the movie Hoop Reality, the sequel to Hoop Dreams, with Arthur Agee. He also appeared in the 2004 MTV Nike Battlegrounds series, and played for...
ProfessionBasketball Player
Date of Birth12 July 1988
CityChicago, IL
I think we underestimated their shooting ability. They shot the ball very well in the first half and we had to turn up the pressure in the second half and get them to turn the ball over. But they are a great shooting team.
There was a lot of pressure on Derrick early, but now he's really maturing. He was just outstanding, but we what you come to expect from him each game.
It was my first visit, and I was just a little blown away by it all. I decided to take more time to make a decision.
I'd like to thank my teammates, my mother and the coaching staff. I couldn't have done this without them. It was a hard decision and I had to go with my heart.
He didn't tell me he was returning, but sometimes you just get that feeling. I still hope he comes back.
Winning brings everything. It's not that I'm playing any better. We're just getting more attention.