What would you do if someone challenged you to a $100,000 one-on-one basketball game? Well, in the NBA world, that kind of bet isn’t just talk – it’s a statement, a statement of ego. Recently, the basketball courts got blown away. Patrick Beverley tossed a $100K battle at Brandon Jennings, daring him to a 1 v 1 showdown. But before anything could hit the court, something wild happened. And no, it wasn’t Jennings stepping up.

Let’s rewind a little and zoom in. Beverley, never the one to hold back, didn’t just talk, instead, he called out Jennings with a real-money challenge. This questioned not just Brandon’s skills, but his toughness. And for a hot minute, all eyes were on Jennings – would he respond? Would the former Bucks guard rise to this moment and go at Beverley in a 1v1 all-in match for six figures?

But out of nowhere, the plot twisted in true basketball overtime fashion. Enter Nick Young, aka Swaggy P. With Jennings ducking the callout, Young took to his social media and threw his own name into the ring. “See me, play me,” he barked at Beverley, “I would make some easy money after the recession…I need it.” He didn’t just voice his opinion; he also supported Jennings. “BJ, I got you,” he told his co-host.

Then he got surgical: “I won’t have to play defense… he can’t score, he can’t score, Brandon.” And he didn’t stop there, he took a hilarious shot at Beverley’s trash talk: “I don’t like mechanic talk, like he came out of a 711 at midnight,” he cracked. The challenge was loud and clear: “I’m here all day, Pat! Whenever you come to LA, I’m here, whenever you wanna play, I’m here.”

Jennings might’ve sidestepped the heat, but Nick Young was more than ready to carry that torch. From the outside looking in, it’s like the NBA off-season turned into WWE, and Nick Young just tagged himself in! And if you thought the drama started with this 100K challenge, oh no… this goes way back. The tension between Jennings and Beverley has been simmering for a while, and it all began with one word: soft.

So, where did all this heat come from?

It all started when Brandon Jennings, during a sit-down on Gil’s Arena, called Jayson Tatum the “softest Celtics superstar.” As expected, the internet caught fire. Beverley, who co-hosts The Pat Bev Pod, didn’t let that slide and jumped to Tatum’s defense with full energy.

Beverley fired shots back at Jennings, reminding everyone that he’s locked him up on the court before. “When I guarded Brandon Jennings,” Pat said, “I was like, ‘Yeah, soft a**.’” That was the first real blow, and since then, the two have been circling each other like boxers before the first bell.

Jennings, for his part, had already been poking at NBA player-podcasters, saying all that talking comes with karma. Beverley wasn’t having it – and made it known in full Bev-fashion. And now, with Nick Young entering the chat, this beef just went from simmering to sizzling.

But this is exactly the Pat Bev brand. Agitation. And with the virality of his podcast, it’s only gotten more prominent. In a post-game incident following the Milwaukee Bucks’ season-ending loss to the Indiana Pacers, Beverley refused to speak with ESPN reporter Malinda Adams because she hadn’t subscribed to his podcast.

This demand led to a public confrontation, with Beverley telling her, “You can’t interview me then,” and later requesting her to leave the interview circle. This incident not only attracted widespread media backlash but also led to a four-game suspension by the NBA for Beverley’s actions during the game and his interaction with Adams

This pattern of behavior aligns with Beverley’s established persona as a provocateur. His podcast, which often features bold opinions and challenges to other players, serves as a platform where he amplifies his confrontational approach. But now, he’s the one getting confronted. He’s talked the talk, do you think he’ll walk the walk?