Patrick Beverley, one of the NBA’s fiercest guard defenders over the past two decades, is no stranger to making headlines. With three All-Defensive Team selections and Defensive Player of the Year votes in five seasons, his on-court tenacity is undeniable. However, it’s his off-court antics and unfiltered personality that often steal the spotlight, and his latest feud with former Golden State Warriors guard Nick Young is no exception.
Beverley’s most recent NBA stint with the Milwaukee Bucks left some fans shaking their heads. In a now-infamous moment, he refused to grant an interview to a reporter who wasn’t subscribed to his podcast, The Pat Bev Pod with Rone. Never one to shy away from speaking his mind, Beverley has now set his sights on a new target: Nick Young, a former NBA champion turned media personality. The result? A fiery back-and-forth that’s got the basketball world buzzing.
Pat Bev says he tried to run up on Nick Young, but Nick was acting scared 😳
“I called him scared to his face… talked all that sh*t behind the camera, saw him in person, and he didn’t wanna look my way.”
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) August 3, 2025
The drama unfolded at the Big3, the 3-on-3 basketball league founded by Ice Cube. Beverley recounted crossing paths with Young, whom he labeled one of Gilbert Arenas’ “disciples” from the Gil’s Arena podcast. Never one to hold back, Beverley claimed he confronted Young face-to-face: “I called him scared to his face… talked all that sh*t behind the camera, saw him in person, and he didn’t wanna look my way.” The accusation was a direct jab, implying Young’s boldness fades when the cameras aren’t rolling.
Young, a 2018 NBA champion with the Golden State Warriors, didn’t take Beverley’s comments lying down. In a nearly 10-minute video response, he threw down the gauntlet, challenging Beverley to a one-on-one basketball game: “Name the place, any time.” Doubling down, Young likened himself to Kendrick Lamar, dropping a “warning shot” akin to Lamar’s chart-topping diss track Not Like Us aimed at Drake. Young’s response was dripping with confidence, accusing Beverley of disrupting team chemistry during his Warriors tenure and branding him a “traitor” to the squad.
everybody say they will play me behind cameras. in person they don’t look my way. check ball 🏀 https://t.co/RLRDSbPuRG
— Patrick Beverley (@patbev21) August 3, 2025
Given Beverley’s reputation for never backing down, it’s safe to say this beef is far from over. Fans are eagerly awaiting his next move in this escalating war of words.
Before Young was trading barbs online, he was lighting up scoreboards. As a junior at USC, he averaged an impressive 17.5 points per game on 61% true shooting, showcasing his scoring prowess. His talent earned him the 16th overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft by the Washington Wizards, where he spent nearly four seasons as a reliable reserve, averaging 11.6 points over 334 games.
Highlights from Nick Young’s best game with the Warriors: 24 PTS (6-11 3PT) in 26 MINS.
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) April 6, 2019
In 2011, Young was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers, but it was with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2013 where he truly shined. Coming off the bench, he delivered a career-best 17.9 points per game, cementing his reputation as a microwave scorer. Young’s career culminated in a championship ring with the Warriors in 2018, though his NBA journey ended quietly with just four games for the Denver Nuggets in the 2018-19 season.
As Beverley and Young continue their public feud, the basketball world is watching with bated breath. Will Beverley accept Young’s challenge and settle the score on the court? Or will this remain a battle of words, fought through podcasts and social media? One thing is certain: with Beverley’s unrelenting intensity and Young’s flair for the dramatic, this rivalry is must-see entertainment.