Last offseason, the Philadelphia 76ers brought in veteran Patrick Beverley to strengthen their supporting cast. Although he is no longer in the league, he continues to share insights through his podcast.
On Thursday, the NBA was abuzz with the news of Derrick Rose’s retirement after a 15-season career, which came shortly after the former MVP was waived by the Memphis Grizzlies.
Rose quickly became one of the league’s top stars after being drafted first overall by the Chicago Bulls. He remains the youngest player ever to win MVP, but injuries hampered his prime. Despite these challenges, he enjoyed a long and successful NBA career.
Beverley, a Chicago native, expressed his sadness over Rose’s retirement in a heartfelt post on X, reflecting on the former All-Star’s impact on the game.
The Sixers were one of Beverley’s last teams in the NBA before he signed overseas this summer. His time in Philadelphia was brief, but he has spoken fondly of the experience.
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During his stint with the Sixers, Beverley played in just 47 games, primarily serving as a backup point guard to Tyrese Maxey, although he started a few times. His energy and intensity made him a key leader for the second unit.
At the trade deadline, Daryl Morey traded Beverley to the Milwaukee Bucks for Cam Payne, where he completed the 2024 season.