Ex-Lakers guard Patrick Beverley trolls former team, wants to 'knock them out the playoffs'

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Throughout the course of his NBA career, Patrick Beverley has become familiar with being on the trading block. 

Most recently, the Lakers decided to ship him off to Orlando. Beverly was then granted a contract buyout and went on to sign with the Chicago Bulls. 

The 34-year-old often relishes at the opportunity to play in a game against a team that has traded him. But he seems even more motivated for his new team's matchup against his old team, because he knows the Lakers are fighting for a playoff berth.

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Patrick Beverley #21 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half of the NBA game at Footprint Center on November 22, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona.  (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

During a recent episode of his podcast, Beverley mentioned how much he was anticipating playing Los Angeles down the stretch of the regular season. 

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"Knock them out the playoffs," he said on the Pat Bev Podcast with Rone.

The Bulls have two more games this season against the Lakers. Beverley also spoke about the importance of his current team qualifying for the postseason, epically considering that he is now playing in his hometown.

"We got to get in the playoffs," Beverley said. "So, excuse us."

Patrick Beverley #21 of the Los Angeles Lakers mimics Damian Lillard's "Dame Time" signature gesture during the fourth quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on January 22, 2023 in Portland, Oregon. (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

As of Wednesday, Chicago sits in the 11th spot in the