Patrick Patterson ·

20 May 2024, 00:00

Who is Patrick Patterson?

The power forward Patrick Patterson is a Professional Basketball Player currently playing for the Los Angeles Clippers, a professional Basketball team based in Los Angeles.

Patrick is an American national born in Washington, DC on the 14th of March, 1989. He grew up in Huntington, West Virginia. He is the son of Mr. Buster Patterson Jr. and Mrs. Tywanna Patterson.

Patterson Short Profile

First Name	Patrick
Last Name	Patterson
Date of Birth	14 May 1989
Age	30 years
Birth Place	Washington, DC, USA
Father Name	Buster Patterson Jr
Mother Name	Tywanna Patterson
Profession	American Basketball Player

Patrick’s Early Life

Patrick Patterson attended Huntington High School and graduated in the year 2007. During his school days, Patrick led his high School, Huntington to three-state championships.

During his senior year in high school, he also won his third state championship. He also achieved No.3 power forward and No.17 player in the nation in the year 2007. Besides he was also named as a McDonald’s All-American the same year.

After all of his high school achievements, Patrick joined the University of Kentucky where he played his college basketball.

Freshman season

During Patrick’s Freshman Season on 2007-08, he averaged 16.4 points, 7.7 rebounds, 1.2 blocks, and 0.8 steals. Later after their victory over the Ole Miss Rebels, Patrick missed the remaining season due to stress fracture in his left ankle. Later, he decided to stay at Kentucky rather than participating in the NBA Draft.

The sophomore season

Patrick Patterson and his teammate Jodie Meeks became one of the most successful duos during his sophomore (2008-09) season. These duos also became the most productive duo in Kentucky.

On 22 December 2018, Patterson scored his career-high 33 points against the Tennessee State Tigers. On the 18th of April Paterson decided to enter his name on the 2009 NBA draft. Later on, 8th may, 2009 he decided to return to Kentucky for the third season.

Junior season

During his junior season, Patterson continued to play a crucial role for his team. He improved his outside shot, helped the team to win the SEC Tournament and achieve a #1 seed in the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2004.

After earning his degree from the UK, he entered the 2010 NBA draft on the 23rd of April, 2010.

Patrick Patterson Professional Career

Houston Rockets (2010-2013)

Houston Rockets selected Patterson on June 24, 2014. On 15th December 2010, he made his debut on NBA regular season. On 14th of March, 2011 Patterson had his first start with rockets where he scored 2 points and 5 rebounds. Later Patterson became the starting power forward for the 2012-2013 season after rockets used the amnesty clause to waive Scola.

Sacramento Kings (2013)

Patrick Patterson was traded to the Sacramento Kings on 20th February 2013. He was traded along with Toney Douglas and Cole Aldrich in exchange for Thomas Robinson, Francisco Garcia and Tyler Honeycutt.

Toronto Raptors (2013-2017)

Later on 9th December 2013, he was traded to the Kings along with the other teammates. Again on July 12, 2014, Patterson re-signed with the Raptors on a three year $18 million contract.

Oklahoma City Thunder (2017-2019)

After his contract with Toronto Raptors, Patterson signed with Oklahoma City Thunder on 10th July 2017. Later on August 1, 2019, both Patterson and Oklahoma agreed on buyout which allows Patterson to become an unrestricted free agent.

Los Angeles Clippers (2019-present)

Patrick Patterson signed with Los Angeles Clippers on August 16, 2019.

Awards and Achievements

Bill Evans Award – 2006

McDonald’s All-American – 2007

Second Team Parade All-American – 2007

SEC All-Defensive team – 2010

SEC Rookie of the Year – Coaches – 2008

2 x First-team All-SEC – 2009, 2010

Salary and Net-Worth

Patterson signed a 1-year contract with the Los Angeles Clippers on an annual average salary of $2,331,593. There are no exact sources that display his net worth in the year 2020. But according to some sources his estimated net worth was over $20 million.

Age, Height, and Weight

Patterson is currently 30 years old with the height 6 feet 8 inches (2.03m) and body-weight of 235lbs (106.6kg)

Patrick Patterson