[Saba Sports News] Philadelphia 76ers guard Patrick Beverley stirred up some controversy this week with harsh comments directed at the Orlando Magic. During his podcast episode for Barstool Sports, Beverley reacted to the Magic having two players, Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero, on ESPN’s list of the top 100 NBA players for the season, expressing his disagreement.
Beverley quipped, “Who?” in response to both Wagner and Banchero’s rankings and questioned why the Magic, with two players in the top 100, weren’t winning more games or making the playoffs.
He left fans and the Magic themselves taken aback by his remarks.
While the Magic have struggled in recent seasons, it’s worth noting that the ESPN list is forward-looking. Wagner, an underrated two-way wing, and Banchero, a promising young athlete, have only had one season together, and their chemistry and the team’s overall success could improve over time.
It’s important to consider that Beverley was briefly with the Magic after being traded from the L.A. Lakers last year but was waived shortly afterward. The Magic’s decision may have ultimately worked in his favor, allowing him to finish the season with a better-suited team.