Patrick Beverley: 'I came to the NBA with like $7,000 in my pocket'

Patrick Beverley said he entered the NBA with only about $7,000 in his pocket, describing the buyout math that accompanied his move. In the quote, he says his buyout was $1.7 million and that the NBA could pay $450,000, meaning he had to cover the remaining amount himself. He also claims he went into debt to get to the league and that any money he earned overseas was effectively used to repay what he put in. Beverley’s remarks are presented as a direct statement and originally appeared on Hoops Hype.