Patrick Beverley Calls Tel Aviv 'Paradise' in Podcast Praise

American basketball star Patrick Beverley, who now plays for Hapoel Tel Aviv, gave a glowing review of his new life in Israel, calling Tel Aviv "paradise" on his podcast, Pat Bev Pod with Rone. Despite some concerns from friends and acquaintances back home, Beverley couldn’t help but gush about his experience living in the Israeli city.

"Playing in Israel, obviously, I wake up. I get phone calls, I get text messages; 'Pat, are you okay?'" Beverley shared. "But I wake up in paradise every day," he added.

Beverley, who signed with Hapoel Tel Aviv in July, went on to describe the city with awe, from its "pink sunsets" to the private beaches where he spends hours each day. "Tel Aviv has been phenomenal. Paradise. Truly paradise," he said, reflecting on his time there. "The food is great, the water is spectacular. It's 90 degrees every day, and the water is a cool 78 warm."

Living in what he called a "mansion," Beverley emphasized the warmth of the city's people and the thriving basketball culture, noting, "Probably one of the best places I have ever played basketball. No Cap." He further shared that coming from the NBA, "the city loves the s*** out of me," showing how well-received he's been by fans.

When asked if Tel Aviv was beautiful, Beverley replied, "Words can't describe it... You honestly have to be here to understand."

However, not everyone shared his enthusiasm. Some online users criticized his comments, pointing to the ongoing conflict in the region. One commenter said, "There is a Generational Genocide happening," while another noted, "You live on that side of the apartheid wall." Despite the criticism, Beverley remains firm in his praise for the city.

Beverley’s decision to play for Hapoel Tel Aviv came after a successful career in the NBA. "They gave me everything I asked for… I couldn’t refuse," the 36-year-old said when he signed with the team, signaling his excitement to take on this new chapter in his basketball career while enjoying the vibrant life in Tel Aviv.

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