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[Saba Sports News] Patrick Beverley recently shared a strange experience on his podcast, revealing he was drug tested 11 times following his team’s big win against Hapoel Jerusalem.
Beverley, who plays for Hapoel Tel Aviv in the Israeli Winner League, described how the ordeal unfolded after the game.
“I’ve been playing great basketball. We’ve been playing great basketball. We won four in a row. We just beat Jerusalem in Jerusalem. That was a vibe. After the game, I got drug tested,” he said.
“Had to take 11 drug tests. Y’all heard me, 11 drug tests. They said the first 10 were, I had too much water in my system, but I came off the Yom Kippur fast. But yeah, I was there at four o’clock in the morning after the Jerusalem game. I didn’t get home till like 5:14.”
Beverley emphasized the absurdity of the situation, adding, “11 drug tests. I don’t think y’all hear me. I had to piss in a cup 11 times. I was there till four in the morning. I got home from Jerusalem at 5:14. We had an eight o’clock flight, and a game the next day. I got another dub, so Eurovibe has been fun.”
He explained that the initial tests flagged him for having too much water in his system, which can be suspicious in drug testing. Beverley noted that his hydration levels were likely affected by fasting during Yom Kippur, but despite explaining the situation, he still had to endure 11 tests.
Although frustrated, Beverley found humor in the incident and remained focused on his team’s performance. He’s been thriving in the Israeli league, averaging 14.8 points, 6.2 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 2.5 steals per game, shooting 47.1% from the field and 45.0% from beyond the arc. His leadership has been crucial for Hapoel Tel Aviv’s strong run.
Despite the drug testing saga, Beverley’s focus remains on the court. In the victory over Hapoel Jerusalem, he contributed 13 points, 4 rebounds, 3 steals, and 5 assists, while his teammate Johnathan Motley added 22 points in the 85-72 win.
While the testing drama was an annoyance, Beverley’s performance in Israel continues to make headlines, as he proves his value on the court amidst the unusual circumstances.