Patrick Beverley Sued Over Ball-Throwing Incident During 2024 NBA Playoffs

Two Indiana Pacers fans claim physical and emotional harm after being struck by basketballs thrown by the former Milwaukee Bucks guard.

Patrick Beverley, former Milwaukee Bucks guard, is being sued by two Indiana Pacers fans for injuries suffered during a playoff game on May 2, 2024.
The lawsuit alleges Beverley threw a basketball into the stands twice, hitting one fan in the head and another in the chest, causing physical and emotional harm.
The fans are seeking damages for battery, emotional distress, defamation, and invasion of privacy, claiming Beverley's comments implied they used derogatory language toward him.
Beverley, who was suspended for four games by the NBA but never served the suspension, has since signed and been suspended indefinitely by a professional team in Israel.
The Milwaukee Bucks and former assistant coach Josh Oppenheimer are also named in the lawsuit, with claims that they contributed to the incident.