Rivalries are a big part of sport. Just beating the opponent creates an exciting experience for the viewers. But some become fierce and passionate. This is the case between Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley. The origin of this feud took place when the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder faced each other. A severe dislike for each other between the two players was clear as day. However, the situation has changed a lot since then as the Los Angeles Lakers have now united the two.
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In a season chasing redemption, the Lakers pulled off a major surprise. After Westbrook’s struggles, their way of motivating the former MVP was to bring his fiercest rival to his side. Likewise, fans expected another chapter of this rivalry to unfold. However, what followed was quite the opposite. Notably, the two seem to have put their differences aside and prepared to compete together.
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Beverley even revealed how the Lakers point guard got his sister tickets on the court to watch him play. A brotherhood was portrayed by the former Los Angeles Clippers guard. However, seven-time champion Robert Horry thinks it’s all window dressing.
Horry can’t believe the Lakers have fixed the Westbrook-Beverley rivalry
While the chemistry of Pat Bev and the Brodie remains a major concern, analysts have already weighed in on the situation in Lakers country. And now Horry joined the conversation. According to Big Shot Rob, the duo’s sudden friendship isn’t real. Notably, the former Lakers forward believes Russell Westbrook helped out Beverley during her days with the Rockets just to sweeten her up. A man who gave Brodie a hard time at every opportunity, Horry saw no way the duo could have patched things up.
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The seven-time champion addressed Westbrook’s gesture and said: “He[Patrick Beverley] made you miss half the season by damaging your knee. It has wreaked havoc in your life. What can I do to soften this guy? Did he do this to sweeten her up? Because to me they never had love and all this brotherhood comes and how they are best friends. I call b***s**t on that one.
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With the season only weeks away, the chemistry between these two will be watched closely. Throughout history, bitter rivals have become some of the best teammates. Notably, Dennis Rodman tormented Michael Jordan as the Bad Boy Piston. However, when they reunited, the duo won championships in all of their seasons together. Westbrook has a chip on his shoulder to defend his legacy.
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Plus, Beverley and Brodie are desperate to put their names on the Larry O’Brien trophy. A common goal could be the foundation of a brotherhood. But the real verdict won’t come until they appear in court together.
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