76ers star Patrick Beverley reveals how late rapper DMX helped get into NBA from Ukraine

The Philadelphia 76ers star Patrick Beverley mourns the death of his favorite rapper DMX and shares the importance of his music in his life since his childhood.

76ers star Patrick Beverley reveals how late rapper DMX helped get into NBA from Ukraine

Rapper DMX and Patrick Beverley ( via Sports Illustrated)

In a heartfelt revelation, the Philadelphia 76ers star guard Patrick Beverley in his appearance on his podcast called “The Pat Bev” podcast shared a personal connection with late rapper DMX and how his music played a huge part in his life, from the start of his basketball career from Ukraine to the NBA. DMX who was known for his music in the genre of hardcore hip hop was said to be a significant part of Patrick’s life since his childhood days.

Beverly in his conversation on the podcast shared that along with him his mother also was a huge admirer of late rapper DMX’s tracks. He reveals that his music was one of the main tracks that he used to listen to through his car rides or during his basketball practice as an up-and-coming basketball player in high school.

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Patrick Beverley in his conversation said:

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That was my mama's favorite rapper, so like growing up, I only listened to X in the car. You got to think that X got me through whole Ukraine, I am in Ukraine, every game listening to X, that sh*t got me to the NBA.
Patrick Beverley on ‘The Pat Bev Podcast’

Beverley in the discussion mourns the loss of one of his favorite rappers and also reveals that his music is one of the reasons that got him through his journey as a basketball player to the one of world’s most famous sporting leagues, i.e. the NBA. Beverley was the 42nd pick in the 2009 NBA draft and was initially picked up by the Los Angeles Lakers.

Patrick Beverley comments on the Josh Giddey case

The Josh Giddey scandal has definitely gotten the attention of many fans and critics all across the basketball community with Josh Giddey of the Oklahoma City Thunder at the center of extreme criticism. Amidst that the Sixers star Patrick Beverley shared his thoughts on the recent revelation in the Giddey’s case and that has definitely taken him by shock.

Josh Giddey and Patrick Beverley ( via Sports Illustrated)
Josh Giddey and Patrick Beverley ( via Sports Illustrated)

Beverley in his appearance on the Kevin Hart show shared his thoughts and said:

I don't even want to talk about it. I got a daughter. I don't even want to think about it. I have two daughters... I have been fortunate not to be in situations like that. But I have a daughter, I just know how I get.
Patrick Beverley on The Kevin Hart Show

The Giddeys case has taken everyone in the NBA by shock with its revelations and the dynamics of the case. However, Giddey continues to play for the OKC. the Philadelphia Sixers are one of the best so far by being placed in the fourth position in the Eastern Conference Standings and holding a record of 14 wins and seven losses.

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