Patrick Patterson

[Scat]

Why am I not hearing more about this guy? I think YB85 is about the only other person I've seen mention him.

https://www.nbadraft.net/players/patrick-patterson

Strengths: Utilized his 3rd year to more fully develop his game, as he was relinquished of his duties of being the featured scorer with the help of Cousins, Wall and Bledsoe ... Patterson has an excellent build for an NBA forward, and uses that to his advantage down low ... Good feel for the basket, soft hands, seems to convert at a high rate with fundamental post moves, in particular a baby hook shot, when establishing solid position down low ... Shows good toughness and a power forward's demeanor ... This past year he developed a smooth outside jump shot with encouraging mechanics for a big man, working well when spotting up off a catch and shoot ... His understanding of the game and his mid-range stroke make him a likely candidate to be an efficient pick and roll player down the road ... Patterson has a high basketball IQ, seems to know his limitations, while his work ethic and maturity will likely improve the chances of him earning plentiful rookie minutes ... Defensively, in the paint, he can use his length to contest shots, and with a focus on using his strength to body up and play physical, he has the potential to be a nice post defender ...

Weaknesses: If there is one thing Patterson is missing, it's a face-up part of his game... It's difficult to remember a time where he ever tried to beat his man or take a jump shot off the dribble this past year... For his build and strength, he is not the greatest rebounder, and at the next level when going up against taller and equally strong forwards, he could be a liability on the defensive glass ... When guarding more athletic and quicker forwards like Josh Smith, he could have a difficult time defending on the perimeter (although it seems his footwork and agility have improved over the past year) ... Lacks defensive awareness, and will need to work on his help defense and positioning off the ball ...

Overall: A smart, mature kid who understands his role, Patterson looks like the typical productive power forward that GMs know exactly what they are going to get when they draft him... Not the highest upside, but a safe and reliable pick who rarely turns the ball over and just screams efficiency... With his improved jump shot, and the ability to add a few post moves to his repertoire, Patterson could be a nice fit right away for a team looking for stability at the 4 position, especially if they already have an established rebounding center ...

I read the strengths and weaknesses and I automatically flash back to 1985 when the Jazz picked a player with an almost identical bio.

His NBA comparison is Buck Williams. That's not a bad player to be compared to by any means.

 

[Scat]

From Draft Express:

Patrick Patterson’s projections vary depending on who you talk to, but a situational analysis supports him as an immediate contributor who could be worth taking in the lottery.

Ranking right around average with a usage of 12.3 possessions per-game, Patterson ranks first amongst all power forward prospects at 1.139 PPP overall. The only player with a higher overall PPP in our 2010 draft rankings is Syracuse center Arinze Onuaku. On top of his excellent efficiency, Patterson turned the ball over on just 8.3% of his possessions, the second lowest mark in our rankings.

From a situation specific perspective, Patterson was one of the more versatile forwards on the list. He received some 18% of his total offense in spot-up situations (3rd), 16% in transition (2nd), and 15.4% from offensive rebounds (8th). The impact of Kentucky’s freshman on Patterson’s role is clear in the decline we see in his opportunities to create his own shot. After receiving 35.8% of his possessions in the post last season, he got to go one-on-one on the block just 18% of the time this year. Despite that drop in usage, he led our sample with 65% shooting in the post.

Patterson is capable of contributing on the next level in a number of ways, as his tools give him the ability to score in all sorts of set plays. His 0.894 PPP in jump shooting situations ranks above average, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see Patterson continue to make progress in that part of the game. Around the rim he ranks above average at 1.368 PPP. Couple his ability to score from multiple areas, with his excellent intangibles, team-first mentality, and athleticism, and Patterson seems like a very safe pick for a team looking to compete next season.

From DraftExpress.com https://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Patrick-Patterson-1225/#ixzz0rhbmi9oy
https://www.draftexpress.com

 

[David Stern]

Because we don't need another player like him.

 

[vslice02]

Because we don't need another player like him.

This.
Patterson's awfully similar to Millsap, a little taller with more range than Sap was coming out of college but not the natural rebounder. Solid, safe pick between 14-20 but just doesn't have the upside to be considered in the top-10. Potential probably falls somewhere between a Brandon Bass and Paul Millsap.

 

[YB85]

Because we don't need another player like him.

That would really suck to have another player who can...what's the word I'm looking for...oh, yeah, play.

It amazes me how many posters on this board would want the Jazz to select a player or bypass a player simply because of the need for "length". Well, as my lifelong motto goes, size only matters if you can do something with it. Don't draft Koufos' bench partner simply because he is taller or longer than than someone else. Do that in the second round. Do that later in the first round. Don't do that at #9. Take someone who can play. Patterson can play.

 

[David Stern]

Take someone who can play defense against the Lakers bigs. Patterson can play great against the other 29 teams.

Fixed.

 

[TroutBum]

His name is Pat Patterson for hell sakes. That's a bad sign if you ask me. That's like naming a son Mike or Greg.

 

[Harcher]

David Locke conversed with Pace Mannion on hte radio the other day and compared patterson to Davis. Locke had the slightly hidden, slightly excited note in his voice that told me he was interested in Patterson or he had some inside info that the Jazz have some interest in him. The comparison to Davis was that davis was a bit longer (1-2 inch on reach and 3 inch on vertical) and is RUMORED to have a larger upside than Patterson. Pace Mannion was non-committal iin his answer. I found myself being talked into Patterson.

The tough part of this draft is that at 9, we have real expectations - at 24 or whatever Jazz have been drafting it is a bit hard to have a lot of expectations.

As a slightly related note, Gordie Chiesa commented week or so ago that the most important thing to do with the 9 pick is to "have it be sucessful." I found that to mean you HAVE to put the risk DOWN a bit and take a player with good LIKELIHOOD of sucess. I found hte commentary around Patterson to be low risk. So he could be more on the Jazz Radar than we know. (Assuming that Gordie still has the same thinking process as Jazz.)

 

[Scat]

This.
Patterson's awfully similar to Millsap, a little taller with more range than Sap was coming out of college but not the natural rebounder. Solid, safe pick between 14-20 but just doesn't have the upside to be considered in the top-10. Potential probably falls somewhere between a Brandon Bass and Paul Millsap.

He's listed at 6'9" and 240 lbs. I fail to see how his size is an issue. If he can step in right away and give us 15-20 minutes at the 4 splitting time with Sap and/or AK I think it will be a much more productive pick than Hayward, Babbit or any other wing. We can let Boozer walk and save ourselves a butt load of money. I simply don't understand why they are looking at wing players in this year's draft. We don't need a wing. The fact that he seems to have a high BB IQ, plays hard, likes to bang, can effectively run the pick and roll and has a great attitude are all perfect. If the Jazz can pull a late first round pick out of their asses and grab a player like Whiteside who excels at rebounding and help defense I would be ecstatic. We don't need him to score. Just pull down boards and intimidate the paint.

D-Will, Price, Gaines
Matthews, Miles, Korver
Miles, AK, Korver
AK, Sap, Patterson
Okur(??), Fess, Whiteside

I really think that AK at the 4 again will place him back at his all-star level. Depending on Okur's status we can hang onto Doufus if needed otherwise let him go. Other than his "Boom Bitches" he has been unremarkable.

 

[YB85]

If the Jazz can pull a late first round pick out of their asses and grab a player like Whiteside who excels at rebounding and help defense I would be ecstatic. We don't need him to score. Just pull down boards and intimidate the paint.

This player is Brian Zoubek, not Hassan Whiteside.

 

[Qman]

He's listed at 6'9" and 240 lbs. I fail to see how his size is an issue. If he can step in right away and give us 15-20 minutes at the 4 splitting time with Sap and/or AK I think it will be a much more productive pick than Hayward, Babbit or any other wing. We can let Boozer walk and save ourselves a butt load of money. I simply don't understand why they are looking at wing players in this year's draft. We don't need a wing. The fact that he seems to have a high BB IQ, plays hard, likes to bang, can effectively run the pick and roll and has a great attitude are all perfect. If the Jazz can pull a late first round pick out of their asses and grab a player like Whiteside who excels at rebounding and help defense I would be ecstatic. We don't need him to score. Just pull down boards and intimidate the paint.

D-Will, Price, Gaines
Matthews, Miles, Korver
Miles, AK, Korver
AK, Sap, Patterson
Okur(??), Fess, Whiteside

I really think that AK at the 4 again will place him back at his all-star level. Depending on Okur's status we can hang onto Doufus if needed otherwise let him go. Other than his "Boom Bitches" he has been unremarkable.

I like Patterson a lot as a player. But would not be very excited about this roster. I am also becoming more and more certain someone is going to give Korver a lot more money than we are willing to.

 

[YB85]

Patterson is also a very good shooter and outstanding free throw shooter. Imagine having a power forward who can step up and make two free throws. The Jazz lost more than a few games at the line in the past couple of seasons.