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Tel Aviv, Israel — American basketball player Patrick Beverley, who currently plays for Hapoel Tel Aviv, has shared a glowing review of the city on his podcast, Pat Bev Pod with Ron. Beverley, who signed with Hapoel Tel Aviv in July, described his experience living in Tel Aviv as nothing short of “paradise.”
During a recent episode of his podcast, Beverley addressed concerns expressed by friends and acquaintances about his stay in Israel. Despite these concerns, Beverley painted a highly positive picture of his life in Tel Aviv.
“Playing in Israel, obviously, I wake up. I get phone calls, I get text messages; Pat, are you okay?” Beverley said. “I wake up in paradise every day.” He further elaborated on his experience, noting, “Tel Aviv has been phenomenal. Paradise. Truly paradise.”
Beverley was particularly taken with the city’s natural beauty. “The sun is pink when it sets,” he reflected, and praised the city’s “private beaches” where he enjoys spending “six-seven hours a day.” He also mentioned the luxurious “mansion” he resides in.
The NBA veteran also expressed his appreciation for the local cuisine and climate. “The food is great, the water is spectacular. It’s 90 degrees every day. The water is a cool 78 warm,” he said.
He emphasized his positive experience, stating, “Probably one of the best places I have ever played basketball. No Cap.” When asked if Tel Aviv was a “beautiful place,” Beverley responded, “Words can’t describe it,” adding that one must experience it to truly understand.
Beverley’s comments about Tel Aviv and his experiences there have been met with mixed reactions online. Some social media users criticized him for being out of touch with the political and social issues in the region. One user commented, “There is a Generational Genocide happening,” while another added, “You live on that side of the apartheid wall.”
In response to these criticisms, Beverley maintained that his focus was on his personal experience and his time with Hapoel Tel Aviv. “The city loves the s*** out of me,” he stated.
The 36-year-old player joined Hapoel Tel Aviv after a notable NBA career, and his recent remarks underscore his satisfaction with his new environment.
Beverley had previously noted his decision to join the team was influenced by the favorable terms offered to him. “They gave me everything I asked for… I couldn’t refuse,” he said at the time of his signing.
Beverley’s enthusiastic endorsements of Tel Aviv offer a stark contrast to the critical perspectives some hold regarding the political and social climate in the region.
As he continues his career with Hapoel Tel Aviv, his experiences and observations are likely to remain a point of discussion among fans and critics alike.
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