[Saba Sports News] This week, Patrick Beverley, the guard for the Philadelphia 76ers, made a bold statement. Last month, on his podcast for Barstool Sports, Beverley targeted the Toronto Raptors, his division rivals, asserting that he didn’t view them as a threat because, in his opinion, they lacked a true ‘dog’ on their team.
The 76ers subsequently validated Beverley’s claim during their recent game against the Raptors, winning convincingly with a final score of 114-99, leading by as much as 18 points in the game’s closing stages.
In response to the victory, Beverley posted a provocative message, stating, ‘As I’ve said repeatedly, No Dogs @PatBevPod.’ This game marked their second meeting of the season, with the 76ers also emerging victorious in the prior matchup, albeit with a closer score of 114-107. After that game, Beverley posted a similar message reiterating his stance on the Raptors.
While the Raptors boast talented individual players like Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby, Scottie Barnes, and Jakob Poeltl, they seem to lack someone who plays with the same level of intensity and edge as Beverley. This is what Beverley means when he refers to Toronto as having ‘no dogs.’
Ultimately, Beverley’s comments may be an attempt to fuel the growing rivalry between the 76ers and the Raptors. The 76ers now have former Toronto head coach Nick Nurse on their staff, and one of Beverley’s star teammates also appears to share his disdain for the Raptors.”