Former NBA Player Describes Arrest for Assaulting Teen Sister as 'Most Uncomfortable Experience'
Patrick Beverley's arrest for assaulting his 15-year-old sister was the "most uncomfortable experience," the former NBA player said.
Beverley, 37, released a 14-minute video this week explaining his version of what happened in November 2025. Beverley was charged with felony assault following an incident that occured at a home in Texas. At the time, he explained via social media that he showed up at the home and found his sister with an 18-year-old male.
"Patrick wants everyone to know that he would never do anything to harm his sister and that he is very grateful that the grand jury has recognized that with their no-bill," Beverley's attorneys, Rusty Hardin and Letitia Quinones-Hollins, said in a statement at the time. "He is thankful for all who prayed for him and supported him during this time. He is glad that the process was allowed to work as it did and his hope is that with these charges behind him now, his name and reputation will be restored."
"He was understandably concerned, as any brother would be about his sister. However, we don't believe what followed happened the way it's been described and we look forward to the opportunity to address that in court," the statement also said.
A jury declined to indict Beverley in the case
In February a grand jury declined to indict Beverley in the case. "I am deeply grateful for all thoughts and prayers for the family," he said in response to the news. "We must continue to protect our children, especially our young girls. This ordeal has truly made our family stronger. Thank you for your continued support and prayers."
Online rumors appeared to indicate that the former basketball player both kicked and choked his sister, he said in a on social media in November. "I'm so motherf***ing salty right now," Beverley said on November 18, perTMZ. "The things that they saying on the internet is unbelievable. "Punched my sister. Choked my sister. I just can't wait until the truth comes out." He was ordered to stay 1,000 feet from his sister at the time, and claimed that he and his sister told different versions of what happened to authorities.
Beverley said that he pulled on his sister's arm to move her to another room and also grabbed her by her hoodie to stop her from running out to the young man in question.
Beverley most recently played in the NBA in 2024
Beverley's career has included stints in the NBA and overseas. He played for the Los Angeles Clippers until 2021, the Chicago Bulls in 2023, the Philadelphia 76ers from 2023-2024, and the Milwaukee Bucks in 2024 before signing with a team in Israel for the 2024-2025 season. He currently plays in the Greek Basketball League for PAOK Thessaloniki.