Patrick Beverley was arrested Friday in Fort Bend County, Texas on a third-degree felony assault cost after allegedly confronting an 18-year-old man he discovered alone together with his underage sister.

The 36-year-old former NBA guard was taken into custody on the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office in Richmond and charged with assault of a household or family member by impeding breath or circulation.

According to his legal professional, the incident unfolded after Beverley found the teenager together with his sister in the course of the night time.

“Patrick Beverley has no criminal record. He cares deeply about his little sister – a young lady, a minor. Given that, when he unexpectedly found her alone in the home with an 18-year-old man in the middle of the night, he was understandably concerned, as any brother would be about his sister. However, we don’t believe what followed happened the way it’s been described and we look forward to the opportunity to address that in court,” stated legal professional Letitia Quinones-Hollins in a press release.

Beverley addressed the state of affairs on social media hours after information of the arrest surfaced. “Please don’t believe everything you see on the internet. Hope all is well LUV,” he posted on X.

Court data verify that is Beverley’s first prison cost. He posted $40,000 bond and was anticipated to be launched later that day.

Known for his aggressive defensive play, Beverley spent 5 seasons with the Houston Rockets from 2012 to 2017 earlier than suiting up for the Los Angeles Clippers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Los Angeles Lakers, Chicago Bulls, Philadelphia 76ers and Milwaukee Bucks. He additionally performed abroad with Hapoel Tel Aviv in Israel earlier than making his mark within the NBA.

Since stepping off the courtroom, Beverley has leaned into media, launching his personal podcast and stirring consideration with commentary about Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson’s lackluster begin to the season with the Mavericks that drew headlines.

“His routine is thrown off. I’m not saying it’s her…I watch them on Instagram. The guy was juggling. It’s easy to juggle one thing, but when you put something else in there it’s harder and your focus takes off a lil bit.”

Thompson wasted no time in replying to the criticism from Beverly and his sidekick, Jason Williams.

“How would y’all feel if I referred to your wives in such a way? @patbev21 … Do better fellas. Very disappointing,” Klay Thompson replied.

The Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office acknowledged the arrest however has but to launch additional info. The case will transfer ahead by means of the Texas authorized system within the coming weeks.

Related