Here is all you need to know about Malinda Adams as Patrick Beverley denies to give her answers during the post game interview
The Indiana Pacers won 120-98 over the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2024 NBA Playoffs’ first round. The Pacers emerged victorious, gaining a 4-2 lead over their rivals, while the Bucks were ousted from the race.
After losing, the Wisconsin squad was not thrilled with the result of the game and let their guard, Patrick Beverley down by becoming irate with a female reporter named Malinda Adams. However, this behaviour is not being appreciated.
Beverley, the point guard for the Milwaukee Bucks, declined an interview with a female ESPN reporter when the franchise held its postgame media availability. Beverley asked Adams about her podcast subscription if she has subscribed The Pat Bev Podcast with Rone. The journalist replied she didn’t.
Who is Malinda Adams ESPN journalist who Patrick Beverley denied giving interview to over podcast subscription
Beverley then moved the microphone out of Adams’s face and yelled at her to leave the chaos around her after telling her that she would not be allowed to interview him.
Move that mic, please, or just get out of the circle, please, for me if you’re not subscribed to my pod.”
Patrick Beverley: "You subscribed to my pod?"
Reporter: "I do not."
Pat Bev: "You can't interview me then. No disrespect."
*A moment later to the reporter*
Pat: "Can you move that mic please or just get out the circle please?"
(via @AlexGoldenNBA)pic.twitter.com/5pnLF7i0cE
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) May 3, 2024
Meanwhile, later, in a tweet, Adams stated that the Bucks player called her and “apologised.” Additionally, the Bucks also “reached out to apologize.”
I want to thank everyone for their kind words and support. I am humbled. Patrick Beverley just called me and apologized. I appreciate it and accept it. The Bucks also reached out to apologize. I've been in news for over 40 years and kindness and grace always win.
— Malinda Adams (@MalindaAdams) May 3, 2024
There were reports that, following the behaviour, Beverley was banned from appearing on ESPN to which, the organisation has refuted through an official announcement.
ESPN released a statement on claims that the news regarding Patrick Beverley being banned was false.
(via @ESPNPR) pic.twitter.com/YjjkapFs8Y
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) May 4, 2024
Who is Malinda Adams?
Malinda Adams is ESPN’s bureau field producer. The journalist has been working for the organisation at this role since 2011, which is a long term. She is considered to be one of the most respected people in the media organisation.
On her X account where she has amassed around 4.4k followers where she often posts her veiws and comments on basketball. The ESPN producer speaks for kindness as per what can be read on her account.
Adams is very close to her family stating in her bio, “family is everything.” Her most recent post was all praise about Caitlin Clark’s performance.
Caitlin may be in a different uniform, but same game & form! pic.twitter.com/0GuMe4w7Fr
— Malinda Adams (@MalindaAdams) April 30, 2024