Signed, sealed, and delivered! Beverley makes a blockbuster move! The NBA's elite defensive stopper

Known for his relentless attitude, Beverley's resume was circulated among several CBA teams this summer. Fortunately, the deal never went through; otherwise, our domestic players might have had to face NBA star-level treatment.

Born in 1988 and now 37 years old, Beverley's last NBA season was in 2023-24. Since then, he has been playing overseas, not just for money but to continue his playing career.Recently, he signed with the Greek league club PAOK Thessaloniki, with the contract lasting until the end of this season.

Standing 1.88 meters tall and drafted as the 12th pick in the second round in 2009, Beverley’s NBA career spanned 12 years, earning a total salary of about $82.03 million. This was largely due to his fierce defensive skills and fearless attitude against top opponents—qualities every team values in a key role player.

Throughout his NBA tenure, Beverley played for the Rockets, Clippers, Timberwolves, Lakers, Bulls, 76ers, and Bucks. He averaged 8.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.1 steals per regular season game, and 8.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.9 assists in the playoffs. His accolades include three selections to the All-Defensive Team, one Hustle Award, and a Skills Challenge championship at the All-Star Weekend.

However, because Beverley focused so intensely on defense—sometimes crossing the line—and enjoyed tussling with highly recognized stars, his reputation wasn’t always positive. He even revealed that he faced serious personal threats.

A small player with a small player’s survival tactics, Beverley has indeed had an inspiring and arguably successful career. As for the negative public opinions, they mean little to someone with a net worth approaching $100 million; nothing matters more than the balance in the bank.

Since Beverley’s departure, the NBA has noticeably lost some of its edge, and no one has yet matched his level of tough, gritty play.