PatBev is spreading all the love.
Patrick Beverley has made some noise since arriving in Chicago. The hometown kid has helped the Chicago Bulls win two in a row and has brought a different energy to the team that desperately needed it. He has also taken notice of NBA All-Star teammate DeMar DeRozan.
Beverley says that DeRozan is "a killer" and that he "don't miss that midrange." Honestly, Beverly has just brought in a new attitude to a team that was failing. Yeah, it's only a two game win streak and he's still in the honeymoon phase, but it's certainly a refreshing change of pace.
Alex Caruso has also been praised by Beverley. On the Patrick Beverley podcast that he "really enjoyed playing with Caruso." Beverley complimented Caruso's defensive intensity that has made his job easy. The positivity that he is spreading early on could become contagious for a team aspiring to make the postseason.
Another current Bull praised by the newcomer is Coby White. Beverley said that he went to White immediately and told him that he is "a big fan of your game." The positive reinforcement has shown in the two wins the Bulls have had since Beverley arrived.
There is no telling how this season is going to end for the Bulls. One thing that should be stated though is how Beverley has seemingly already changed the culture. No plays are being taken off and it's 100% hustle for the full 48 minutes of play. Who knows? Maybe this was the exact piece the Chicago Bulls needed to add to really compete.
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