[Archive] Scouting Report: Patrick Patterson

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Patrick Patterson
Position:
PF
Hgt: 6'9"
Wgt: 235
Age: 24
Number: 9
Nickname: N/A
College: Kentucky
Yrs with Team: 1
Yrs in League: 3
Previous Teams: Houston ('10-12)
How Acquired: trade for Thomas Robinson Feb 2013
Contract: 2013-14 $3.1mil
Strengths: versatile offense, some stretch 4 ability
Weaknesses: defense, rebounding

Offense (Scoring & Passing)
Has a well rounded offensive game without any one elite weapon. Active, and has the athleticism to finish over the rim if he gets inside. Also has an opportunistic post game which is primarily effective in mismatches, as he lacks the size and strength to utilize it against rugged interior defenders. Range on his jumper has now been extended all the way out to the short corner threes, and its this ability to play some "stretch" 4 which has started to define his role. Understands the game but not somebody who creates for others.

Defense & Rebounding
Had a rugged reputation coming out of college, but in the pros rugged reputations sometimes run into the reality that you are now undersized. Lacks size and strength when defending the post, and gets pushed around in battles around the boards. Shows defensive awareness and understands team defensive concepts, but gets beat 1 on 1. Despite decent hops, not a shotblocker or disruptive defender in any real way. Light and fairly mobile for a PF, but doesn't seem to have the lateral quickness to show and recover easily. The lack of strength is one reason he is one of the league's weakest PF rebounders, as is his increasingly perimeter oriented offensive game, but more than that just lacks physicality.

Intangibles
Intelligent and mature player who's hardworking persona belies the poor results he gets in the effort portions of the game. Ability as a stretch PF could provide him with a longterm roleplaying niche if he's not able to beat out the stack of competitors for the starting spot.

Stats 12-13(SAC): 23.2min 8.0pts (.494 FG% .444 3pt% .786 FT%) 4.8reb 1.3ast 0.5stl 0.5blk 0.8TO
Stats Career: 22.1min 8.3pts (.495 FG% .372 3pt% .728 FT%) 4.4reb 0.9ast 0.4stl 0.6blk 0.8TO
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