Patrick Beverley was extremely emotional while entering the arena prior to Game 4 of the playoffs between his Rockets and the San Antonio Spurs because he had just learned about the passing of his grandfather.
After the game, the Houston guard was asked about his grandfather and talked fondly of the man who had passed.
Rockets' Patrick Beverley fights back tears as he remembers his grandfather: "He wore my jerseys every single day." pic.twitter.com/UFGUN8j7r9
— Ben Golliver (@BenGolliver) May 8, 2017
Beverley scored 10 points and added six assists in the 125-104 win that evened the second-round series at 2-2. He also had the support of coach Mike D’Antoni and teammate James Harden, who talked about the situation.
"So much adversity through his life that he's had to go through to get to this point. He's just a fighter." – J. Harden on Patrick Beverley pic.twitter.com/7fI8ZKOmtg
— NBA TV (@NBATV) May 8, 2017
"We're always with him… he's got amazing spirit." – Mike D'Antoni on Patrick Beverley playing after passing of grandfather#NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/ZDM1p8oMLa
— NBA TV (@NBATV) May 8, 2017
