Patrick Beverley reflects on challenging start to NBA career in Ukraine
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 12:39 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Former NBA guard Patrick Beverley recounted the difficulties of beginning his professional basketball journey in Ukraine during an appearance on the Out The Mud Podcast. After leaving Arkansas in 2008, Beverley joined BC Dnipro, where he played 46 games in the 2008-09 season, averaging 16.7 points and 7.0 rebounds. He emphasized how those experiences shaped his mentality and appreciation for small victories in his career.
- •Beverley played in the second division Ukraine for BC Dnipro in 2008.
- •He averaged 16.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 3.6 assists during the season.
- •His early career shaped his approach to celebrating small wins.
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