Patrick Beverley agrees with Steve Ballmer.
He speaks with co-host Adam Ferrone on Barstool Sports' “Pat Bev Pod.” Beverley said the two sides agreed in 2019 when Ballmer signed a three-year deal with the team for $10 million less than the Kings offered, with the condition that the Clippers owner build 94 basketball courts. He claimed that he had not yet fulfilled his side contract. in the Los Angeles community.
“So [when] Signed a contract with the Clippers for three years totaling around $50 million. [offer] Originally from Sacramento. And I'm like, “No, I'm cool.” Since he wants to stay with the Clippers, he will receive a total of $40 million over three years. [deal] It's from the Clippers,'' Beverley said.
“We went to a meeting at the Ritz in Marina del Rey and agreed to a three-year, $40 million contract.” [deal]“This gives us 94 basketball courts that can be installed across LA,” said Steve Ballmer. It's really a fire! ”
Beverley, who currently plays professional basketball in Israel, was a member of the Clippers from 2017 to 2021.
Ballmer is the former CEO of Microsoft, and Forbes estimates his net worth to be around $124 billion.
“I think they built two of them, and then COVID happened, so I contacted my agent and I was like, 'What's going on with those 92 basketball courts?'” Mr. Beverley continued.
“Looks like they just built a $2 billion arena.”
Beverley added that they were “shaken” by the agreement and said they still want the courthouse built.
“We need 92 more courts. There's a lot we want to do for the city of Los Angeles. We have 92 courts and we still want to build them.”
