While Patrick Beverley and Russell Westbrook had a long-running feud, the two became close friends while playing together with the Los Angeles Lakers. Even though both players have departed the Lakers, their friendship has endured, and any feud between Beverley and Westbrook appears to be a distant memory. The Milwaukee Bucks were in Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon to face the LA Clippers, and Beverley took a moment to embrace Westbrook during a first-half timeout:
Beverley told AllClippers after the game, “That’s the homie.” Russ, the homie. “That is Brodie.” For those who followed the feud between Beverley and Westbrook, it may seem unusual to see them on such good terms, but that appears to be what occurs when someone transitions from an opponent to a colleague of either of these superstars.
Both intense competitors, Beverley and Westbrook are the type of players who teammates admire but opponents despise. While their history is more nuanced than this dynamic, it undoubtedly contributed to their now-resolved beef. Beverley and Westbrook, who are now good friends, hugged on Sunday and continue to communicate despite the fact that they were formerly colleagues. Stories like this are always entertaining, and Beverley made it obvious that he and Westbrook remain close friends.
