Just a training camp contract, that s his confidence, the Lakers can really consider him

Former Rockets star "Black Bay" Beverly publicly shouted in his podcast program "Pat Bev Pod" that he wanted to return to the NBA in the 25-26 season. "I just need one opportunity. I really want to go back to the NBA. I miss it so much. I have contacted some coaches and team managers. I only need a training camp contract. My strength does not require special care. A training camp contract. After I get to work hard on everything myself."

Beverly left the NBA in July last year and went to Khapur Tel Aviv, Israel for a while, but he terminated his contract and returned to the United States in February. Beverly's career in the European League can be said to be very unsuccessful. He played a total of 23 games in Europe, averaging only 10.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.1 breaks and 4.1 assists per game, with a shooting percentage of 43.5/37.1/89.4 respectively in three events. He terminated his contract with Tel Aviv on February 14, because he mocked the head coach on social media for not being tactical and was suspended from the team, and was later terminated. Before going to Europe, Beverly threatened to rule Europe, but in the end he failed. But in fact, it’s not bad to say that he plays badly in Europe. After all, Beverly’s biggest selling point is three-pointers and defense. He is both first-class in the defenders. And in fact, many fans will forget that Beverly dribbles in defensive blue-collar defenders are very outstanding players. Although he cannot produce a large amount of assists, he is a puzzle guard who plays around the star and can dribble over halftime when the star is double-teamed.

In fact, after returning to the United States in February this year, it was rumored that a playoff-level team would sign Beverly, but his return time was extremely embarrassing, which led to a missed NBA. One is that he returned to the United States at the end of February. If any team wants to sign him to play in the playoffs, they must sign before March 1 (the player who signed after this date cannot register in the playoffs).

And isn't such a defender the Lakers need? Both players, Li and Doncic, are black holes on the defensive end, so the two were completely targeted by the Timberwolves in the back line, which is also the reason why the Lakers were eliminated in the first round. So the Lakers can sign Beverly with a minimum salary, allowing him to play a role like Harden during the Rockets, and use his mad dog-style defense to help Doncic make up for the defensive black hole. In addition, Beverly's three-pointers are pretty good, and he is also a representative of tough play in the playoffs, which are all things that the Lakers lack.

It is just that after returning to the NBA, he needs to control his temper. Before leaving the NBA, when he was still playing for the Bucks in April 2024, facing the provocation of Pacers fans, he lost control and smashed the ball on the sidelines. The fans then refused to accept media interviews and talked about the reasons that the NBA was directly suspended for 4 games. If he is still so impulsive after returning, it will be difficult for him to get a chance to return to the NBA.

Do you think this famous defensive champion from the Rockets' "Harden era" will eventually return to the NBA?