Police Take Former NBA Player Patrick Beverley Into Custody For Alleged Assault

Former NBA player Patrick Beverley was apprehended in Texas on Friday, facing a felony assault charge, as documented by jail records. The seasoned 12-year veteran was taken into custody at the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office, located in Richmond, Texas. According to jail documentation, the 36-year-old is charged with Assault on a Family Member/Household Member Impeding Breath or Circulation, categorized as a third-degree felony.Beverley posted bail, which was set at $40,000, and is anticipated to secure his release later on Friday. Details surrounding the alleged incident have not yet been disclosed. Renowned for his defensive skills, Beverley last played with the Milwaukee Bucks and has a rich history with seven additional NBA teams, including the Houston Rockets and Philadelphia 76ers. Furthermore, he achieved recognition abroad by being named the 2012 EuroCup MVP.Recently transitioned into media, he hosts the widely-discussed podcast "Hoopin’ N Hollerin’," which stirred controversy due to remarks about rapper Megan Thee Stallion's influence on Klay Thompson's game. This arrest poses a significant legal hurdle for Beverley as he embarks on this new chapter.