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“Pat never said anything like this”, Ivica Zubac refutes claim that Patrick Beverley disrespected Michele Roberts

Samir Mehdi
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"Pat never said anything like this", Ivica Zubac refutes claim that Patrick Beverly disrespected Michele Roberts

Ivica Zubac of the Clippers denies claims that Patrick Beverley said, “No, I pay your salary,” to NBPA executive, Michele Roberts.

It was reported earlier by Yahoo Sports’s Chris Haynes that during the meeting that took place Thursday night, NBPA executive, Michele Roberts was politely warning the players about the financial consequences they would face upon abandonment of the bubble.

This prompted Patrick Beverley to say, quote, “No, I pay your salary,” to Roberts.

Also Read: Patrick Beverley lashed out at NBPA Executive director Michele Roberts

Ivica Zubac defends Los Angeles Clippers point guard on Twitter.

In a tweet posted by the Clippers big man just moments ago, Zubac shows his disapproval of Chris Haynes’s earlier report.

Ivica Zubac and Patrick Beverley’s relationship

The 23 year old center has formed an interesting relationship with the Clippers’s veteran point guard.

Zubac has said on many occasions that Beverly pushes him to be better at every aspect of the game, especially at rim protection. Beverly has been quoted saying, “Zu’s been hooping all year.”

Zubac’s ability to roll hard to the basket has been quite beneficial to the Clippers, as Patrick Beverly has set up many easy buckets for Zubac with some pick-and-roll action.

Who should the fans trust in this situation?

Should the fans trust long time, respected reporter, Chris Haynes?

Or should Ivica Zubac’s claims hold more weightage as he is Patrick Beverly’s teammate?

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Samir Mehdi

Samir Mehdi

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Samir Mehdi is a senior strategist for the NBA division at The Sportsrush. Ever since he was 13 years old, he’s been obsessed with the game of basketball. From watching Kobe Bryant’s highlights on YouTube to now, analyzing and breaking down every single game on League Pass, Samir’s passion for the game is unwavering. He's a complete basketball junkie who not only breaks down current games but also keenly watches ones from the 60s’ and 70s’ while also reading comprehensive books on the history of the league. Samir’s life revolves around basketball and he hopes that shows in his work. Aside from work, he loves to spend time in the gym and with his friends at social gatherings.

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