NBA veteran Patrick Beverley will not face criminal charges after a Texas grand jury refused to move forward with a felony assault case against him.
The Fort Bend County grand jury ruled Monday that insufficient evidence existed to support the allegations stemming from an incident last November, effectively ending the criminal proceedings against the 37-year-old basketball player.
Following his arrest, Beverley’s social media account explained that he had discovered his underage sister in the company of an 18-year-old male while she was unaccompanied.
“He was understandably concerned, as any brother would be about his sister. However, we don’t believe what followed happened the way it’s been described and we look forward to the opportunity to address that in court,” the statement said.
In response to Monday’s grand jury ruling, Beverley issued another public statement.
“I am deeply grateful for all thoughts and prayers for the family,” he wrote. “We must continue to protect our children, especially our young girls. This ordeal has truly made our family stronger. Thank you for your continued support and prayers.”
Legal representatives Rusty Hardin and Letitia Quinones-Hollins spoke on behalf of their client following the decision.
“Patrick wants everyone to know that he would never do anything to harm his sister and that he is very grateful that the grand jury has recognized that with their no-bill,” the statement said. “He is thankful for all who prayed for him and supported him during this time. He is glad that the process was allowed to work as it did and his hope is that with these charges behind him now, his name and reputation will be restored.”
The basketball player currently competes professionally overseas in Greece.
Throughout his dozen-year NBA career spanning 2012 through 2024, Beverley suited up for seven different franchises, posting career averages of 8.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.4 assists across 666 regular season appearances, including 518 as a starter. His defensive prowess earned him recognition on three All-Defensive Teams during his tenure.
