Trae Young Goes Off on Pat Beverley in Response to Veteran's Provocation

Trae Young and Patrick Beverley have been exchanging barbs on podcasts and social media.

Picture Credit: BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLA

The NBA offseason took another unexpected turn this week. Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young and Patrick Beverley, currently without a club, have been exchanging barbs on podcasts and social media. After receiving a criticism from Beverley, it was Trae’s turn to respond with equally harsh remarks.

On Wednesday, the 37-year-old veteran fired at the Hawks player, ensuring that his former teammates do not see him as a good leader. In addition, he assured that the number 11 “hasn’t won enough yet” to argue with him.

Young then didn’t let it slide, sending a direct message to his controversial opponent. He initially listed the stars Beverley had the opportunity to play alongside throughout his career. He then insinuated that the point guard was carried along by his star teammates, such as LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Kawhi Leonard, and recalled a famous recent episode from Pat’s career.

“I won play-in games on the road and went to prepare for the playoffs. You won a play-in game at home and were climbing the table and celebrating like it was a championship. […] And all that to, in the end, have only one conference final (on your resume)? What a winning impact you had, huh,” he countered.

Trae Young responds to Patrick Beverley🍿

“What have you won?… You were 24 entering your first year in the NBA, you don’t know what uncomfortable is… You win play-in games at home and stand on the scorers table acting like it’s a Championship.” pic.twitter.com/pOePK2dfr6

— Fullcourtpass (@Fullcourtpass) September 18, 2025
Trae Young Downplays Beverley’s Reputation as a Good Defender

Trae Young’s statement didn’t end there. The Atlanta star also cited the example of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The reigning MVP of the regular season, the Finals, and also a champion with the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Canadian was Beverley’s teammate in his first two NBA campaigns, but was subsequently traded to the Thunder.

“You saw what happened when he walked away from you,” Trae said of Shai’s recent success and the veteran’s influence on him. Finally, the Hawks player challenged even Beverley’s reputation as a good defender.

“I know they treated you like a tough defender, a great defender, and your accomplishments prove that you were. But I guarantee you, whenever you were on the court with me, I was never afraid of you. I was never afraid of Patty Bev. […] And as you can see, I’m not afraid of Patty now either,” he continued.

Trae Young went off on Pat Bev, asking how he played with stars like LeBron, Giannis, Ant, Kawhi, and Harden, yet only made one Conference Finals

“I win play-in games on the road and I’m ready to get to the playoffs. You win play-in games at home and you standing on the scores… pic.twitter.com/9YnDHg0DQ9

— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) September 18, 2025

Since Young entered the NBA in 2018, the duo have faced each other seven times. Beverley has the upper hand in head-to-head matches, with four wins. The No. 11, preparing for his eighth professional season, has accumulated four All-Star Game selections and one All-NBA Third Team selection. The veteran, still without a team and nearing the end of his career, has earned three All-Defensive Team appearances in 12 years in the league.

Picture Credit: BRYAN TERRY/THE OKLA

Gulshan Sharma

A native of Jaipur, Rajasthan, journalist, and a complete soccer and basketball fan, he found the huge interest with basketball by watching videos of Allen Iverson and Tony Parker, but fell head over heels in love with the sport during the Warriors’ championship era (2015-2018). A sports game addict since his late PS1, he’s also passionate about the Eagles, Inter Miami and the Fever. He’s fortunate to have seen all his favorite teams win championships. He also has a special love for cricket and football (soccer), where he is a fan of Royal Challengers Bangalore and Barcelona.