Patrick Beverley

“Pat Bev for all his barking he's got some bite” – NBA analyst considers Patrick Beverley a better playmaker than Russell Westbrook, praises him for his IQ and shooting abilities

Video: Speculations run rampant as Russell Westbrook half-heartedly joins a team huddle organized by Patrick Beverley

“I want AD to win MVP this year and take the keys from Bron and put LA on his back” – Kevin Garnett expects Anthony Davis to lead the Lakers, says adding Patrick Beverley changes the team's dynamics

"Until he retires or until my f**kin ankles pop, I'm hounding his a**" - Patrick Beverley opens on nature of his relationship with Chris Paul

“Lights, camera, action, Draymond Green can take some bullets” – Patrick Beverley believes Warriors are unsure on filling in the shoes of Draymond Green, says they will lack toughness in absence of the veteran

“I'm in a situation where my locker is next to LeBron James” – Patrick Beverley is delighted to be a Laker over a Clipper, says he’s excited to play with the “Black Catalyst”

"He's a student of the game as well, so we always have a similarity with each other" - Kawhi Leonard opens up on his relationship with 3x NBA All-Defensive Team member

“Some guys get booed because they quit…Some guys get booed and it's a badge of honor” – Draymond Green believes Patrick Beverley should take fan booing as a ‘badge of honor', says his hustle is respectable

"I'm not going to say a Big 4, that's not a Big 4” – Former All-Star denies there is a ‘Big 4’ on Lakers, considers Patrick Beverley is not an addition to the existing ‘Big 3’ of Lakers led by Lebron James

“Okay, Kawhi, you got defensive player, what do I need to do?” – Patrick Beverley admits he was frustrated after not receiving DPOY, says he'll continue the grind to establish his name in the league

“I had to learn a whole new trait and had to master that trait” – Patrick Beverley describes the hardships of playing for different teams, says he changed his “ball in the hole” mentality to learn other traits

“When it comes to, like, demeanor and attitude, like, me and Russ, we damn near the same people” – Patrick Beverley believes he has a lot in common with Russell Westbrook, calls him his "homie"

“Pat Bev is gonna help Russ get back close to the level that he was at 'cause he’s gonna hold him accountable” - Shaquille O’Neal on Patrick Beverley’s biggest impact on the LA Lakers next season

“You know game beef really is a personal beef” – Shaquille O’Neal believes Patrick Beverley is more of an expressive and vocal leader for Lakers, says he can hold players accountable for their roles