The Hall of Fame conversation is never black and white in a league where narratives often outweigh numbers. We’ve seen teams win NBA titles only to be labeled “not championship-worthy” as they fell the very next season— think the 2011 Mavericks or the 2019 Raptors.
Conversely, players like Mitch Richmond and Bill Bradley were inducted into the Hall despite never being considered top-tier stars in their prime. That’s the beauty and chaos of NBA discourse.
And now, former defensive specialist Patrick Beverley has again stirred the pot, raising eyebrows with his recent take.
Fans Side With Patrick Beverly in His Recent Take Regarding Blake Griffin
In a recent episode of “The Pat Bev Podcast,” Beverly suggested that Blake Griffin may not be Hall of Fame material.
“And people talk about Blake Griffin being in the Hall of Fame. And I’m looking like, how? No discredit to Blake Griffin, but I’m looking like, how? I took the Clippers to the Western Conference Finals, like, the first time ever. If I were to dunk more, that mean I would have got in the Hall of Fame? It’s real tedious and critical when they get in this Hall of Fame, I’m just trying to see to the politics,” said Beverly during the podcast.
Pat Bev doesn’t understand why people consider Blake Griffin a Hall of Famer and wonders if he should be considered one too
“People talk about Blake Griffin being in the Hall of Fame, and I’m looking like, how? No discredit to Blake Griffin, but I’m looking like, how? I took the… pic.twitter.com/D5Lqv2T49a
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) June 6, 2025
Surprisingly, fans are backing him up.
If we look at the statistics, Griffin’s résumé is respectable. Over 13 seasons with four teams, including the Clippers and Pistons, he averaged 19.0 points, eight rebounds, and four assists.
His accolades include six All-Star selections, five All-NBA Team appearances, and the 2011 Rookie of the Year award. For many, that might be enough to enter Springfield. But the lack of a championship and a sharp decline in the latter half of his career have led some fans to question whether those numbers hold Hall of Fame weight.
“He not fully wrong, tho,” said one fan backing up Beverly’s claims.
Another user had a comparative comment, mentioning Tyrese Haliburton. Haliburton, still early in his career, already boasts two All-Star selections, two All-NBA Third Team nods in 2024 and 2025, and an NBA Finals appearance— Indiana’s first in over two decades.
In the 2025 postseason alone, he’s averaged 18.5 points, 9.5 assists, and 5.9 rebounds per game. If we measure greatness by impact, trajectory, and recent accolades, Haliburton’s case is climbing fast.
Comparing him to Griffin raises questions. If longevity and decent peak stats are enough, what about players who elevate franchises and carry modern relevance?
“He’s not wrong. If that’s the standard, then Haliburton gonna be first ballot,” wrote the user.
Beverley himself averaged just 8.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.4 assists across 12 seasons. Yet his dogged defense, vocal leadership, and ability to shift momentum in key games have earned him cult hero status.
He’s not in Hall of Fame conversations, but his impact was always felt. Still, even he questions Griffin’s candidacy, and fans seem to agree, suggesting that flashy dunks and highlight reels may not equate to basketball immortality.
“Agree with Bev. No way is he a Hall of Famer, Bev, that is,” said the user.
Agree with Bev. No way is he a hall of famer, Bev that is.
— John Silver (@JohnFSilver) June 6, 2025
While most fans sided with Beverly, some still dismissed his take, arguing from an analytical standpoint that Griffin’s career stats and accolades far outweigh Beverley’s, making his criticism seem more emotional than evaluative.
“Pat Bev is delusional,” said one user.
Pat Bev is delusional 😂😂😂
— Mykell Mathieu (@MykellthePG) June 6, 2025
So, is Griffin a future Hall of Famer? The debate rages on. But one thing is clear: when Beverly speaks, fans are listening—and this time, they’re nodding along
