Jan 29, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Philadelphia 76ers point guard Patrick Beverley (22) looks on before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images Soobum Im-Imagn Images

Patrick Beverley Comments On Damian Lillard Trail Blazers News

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jul 18, 2025 7:58 PM ET

Patrick Beverley was once among the best defenders in the NBA.

In recent years, the 37-year-old has hosted a popular podcast and become a pundit for basketball.

After ESPN's Shams Charania reported that Damian Lillard is signing with the Portland Trail Blazers, Beverley sent out a post (via X).

His post had over 6,000 likes and 200,000 impressions.

Beverley wrote: "Dame to Portland he not wrong. said F that ring chasing. i’m going back where the LOVE ❤️ IS

That’s really what hoopers want peace of mind and good HOOPS

That’s "

Dame to Portland he not wrong. said F that ring chasing. i’m going back where the LOVE ❤️ IS

That’s really what hoopers want peace of mind and good HOOPS

That’s @PatBevPod
— Patrick Beverley (@patbev21) July 17, 2025

Beverley also responded to a fan's question.

@srcgavin: "Do you think he regrets leaving in the first place?"

Beverley wrote: "idk but i do know that the years he was there He had no injuries i do know that ❤️"

idk but i do
know that the years he was there He had no
injuries i do
know that ❤️ https://t.co/8Vq6OS9caM
— Patrick Beverley (@patbev21) July 17, 2025

Lillard played two seasons for the Milwaukee Bucks.

However, they were unable to get out of the first round in that span.

The All-Star point guard finished last season with averages of 24.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, 7.1 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 44.8% from the field and 37.6% from the three-point range in 58 games.

Via Chris Haynes: "Portland GM Joe Cronin met at the star’s house weeks ago and the two made amends and focused their attention on getting a deal done to give Lillard the opportunity to retire as a Trail Blazer."

Portland GM Joe Cronin met at the star’s house weeks ago and the two made amends and focused their attention on getting a deal done to give Lillard the opportunity to retire as a Trail Blazer. https://t.co/h4XNp555W3
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July 17, 2025

As for Beverley, he played for the Chicago Bulls, LA Clippers, Houston Rockets, Milwaukee Bucks, Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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