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[Saba Sports News] Patrick Beverley and the Milwaukee Bucks are facing legal action over an incident that took place during the 2024 NBA Playoffs.
During Game 6 of Milwaukee’s first-round series against the Indiana Pacers, Beverley appeared to throw a ball at a male fan but ended up hitting a female fan seated behind him. He then asked for the ball back, seemingly to apologize, but after receiving it, he threw it again—this time with even more force.
Last week, two Pacers fans filed a lawsuit against Beverley, the Bucks organization, and assistant coach Josh Oppenheimer. According to FOX59’s Joe Schroeder, the plaintiffs claimed they suffered medical expenses, mental anguish, humiliation, and lost wages as a result of the altercation.
Oppenheimer was included in the lawsuit for allegedly instigating nearby Pacers fans from the Bucks’ bench before Beverley’s actions.
The NBA suspended Beverley for four games following the incident. However, the 36-year-old has yet to return to the league this season, instead opting to sign with an overseas team.
Reports suggest that the altercation stemmed from a mild taunt from a Pacers fan, which provoked Beverley’s reaction. While he later acknowledged his mistake, the legal fallout from the incident continues.