With no Anthony Davis in the starting lineup, the Los Angeles Lakers seem to be struggling to win games. Losing their second game in a row to the Sacramento Kings, the Lakers are now 13-18 in the Western Conference, putting them in 13th place. LeBron James and co.?lost by a 26-point margin to the Phoenix Suns in their previous matchup.
Now a 120-134 loss to the Sacramento Kings has deepened the team’s woes since losing Davis. Yet, Lakers starting point guard Patrick Beverley’s recent antic despite the team’s poor form led to fans trolling him on social media.?
Patrick Beverly still flying high despite the team’s struggles
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Notably, Beverley hit a ?too short? taunt against Chris Paul during their loss to the Suns, and he chose to do it again against Kevin Huerter after hitting a hook shot over him in the paint, despite being down big in the game against the Kings.
NBA fans decided to slam him on social media for his antics on the floor, even after losing by big numbers.?
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Here are some of the reactions from NBA Twitter:
dude fighting so hard to be Biggest Clown in the League
— Josh's Sports Dump (@sportstalkJU) December 22, 2022
Shameless man
— Pappi. (@papisdome) December 22, 2022
what happened to shame
— © 💫 tortured poets! (@MindofRollins) December 22, 2022
https://twitter.com/limitchamp/status/1605795167520186368?s=20&t=4fWbSDGmounwSc9fTFpWFw
https://twitter.com/mikehawksmoul/status/1605794976679354368?s=20&t=4fWbSDGmounwSc9fTFpWFw
He is a joke, he is a role player doing stupid shit like this so morons at ESPN can talk about the lakers who are awful
— j (@Crambo954) December 22, 2022
Many fans were seemingly not on board with Beverley taunting opposition players, despite the team?s struggles on the floor lately to win games.
LeBron James trying to take over without Anthony Davis
With no Anthony Davis, the Lakers were bound to struggle to win games. Davis led the team in scoring and rebounding so far this season, and there arguably hasn?t been anyone apart from LeBron James to put up big numbers for the team in his absence.
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Players like Austin Reaves and Lonnie Walker IV have been doing the best they can to help the team on the offensive side of the floor. Furthermore, Russell Westbrook?has also taken a smaller role off the bench for the team?s benefit.
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Patrick Beverley was even ready to throw hands with DeAndre Ayton during one of their scuffles while playing against the Suns.?
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Fans will be hoping the Lakers can shake off the losing streak as soon as possible, as they face the Charlotte Hornets in their next game.?
What were your thoughts on Beverley’s actions during the Lakers’ loss against the Kings? Let us know in the comments below.