Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley is going through a difficult time.
Beverley learned prior to Game 4 against the Spurs that his grandfather died on Sunday. The Rockets guard was naturally emotional ahead of Houston’s playoff game.
ESPN Spurs writer Michael C. Wright described Beverley’s state.
Something is going on with Patrick Beverley. He was crying when he walked in. Was warming up, stopped, sat down & started crying again.
— Michael C. Wright (@mikecwright) May 7, 2017
Rockets team personnel were trying to console Beverley.
— Michael C. Wright (@mikecwright) May 7, 2017
It's not. Beverley is devastated. Sobbing at locker. Grandfather passed. https://t.co/jXu3aAM8q7
— Michael C. Wright (@mikecwright) May 8, 2017
TNT also shared video of Beverley walking into the Toyota Center:
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Patrick Beverley and his family after the passing of his grandfather.
(via @clippittv) pic.twitter.com/viZD3hBBYw
— Basketball Society (@BBallSociety_) May 8, 2017
Beverley still started the contest and made Houston’s first points of the game with a 3-pointer. As he headed back to defense following the shot, you could see some tears in his eyes.
