With the high flying way he plays, I honestly dunno how long Blake Griffin's knees are gonna hold up. He's got knee problems before he even played his very first game in the NBA. Scary thought. PP is definitely the safer bet for the long term.
Patterson NBA ready Patrick Patterson Is Ready To Contribute Right Away July 9th, 2010 Sebastian Pruiti <p>If I told you that Patrick Patterson had the fifth highest Offensive Rating in the NCAA, you’d probably think that I am lying. It’s a true statement though, and Patterson’s offensive game is one of the reasons why I think the 14th overall pick for the Rockets will come in and make an impact right away.</p><p>The first thing that you notice about Patrick Patterson is his body. He is a strong guy, and his combination of size and strength makes him the perfect type of player to use as a screener in a pick and roll set:</p> <p><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="570" height="385" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="src" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/UcEZ2gGKX8w&hl=en_US&fs=1" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="570" height="385" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/UcEZ2gGKX8w&hl=en_US&fs=1" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object></p><p>Here, Patterson sets the screen and quickly separates from the defenders on the roll. The roll here is important because he doesn’t roll on a straight line to the basket. Instead, he rolls towards the baseline first, opening up a passing lane and then he heads towards the rim.</p><p><span id="more-3352"></span></p><p>In college Patrick Patterson was known more for his inside game rather than his pick and roll game, and he also put that on display against the Suns:</p> <p><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="570" height="385" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="src" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ilEPN7D8FCs&hl=en_US&fs=1" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="570" height="385" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ilEPN7D8FCs&hl=en_US&fs=1" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object></p><p>Here, the Rockets run a play to get the ball to Patterson on the post. After making the catch, he takes one quick dribble and attempts a smooth hook over his left shoulder, knocking it down. In addition to the back to the basket game, Patterson is a threat to make the catch in the post and face up:</p> <p><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="570" height="385" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="allowF7ullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="src" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ye6MKxYvaZQ&hl=en_US&fs=1" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="570" height="385" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ye6MKxYvaZQ&hl=en_US&fs=1" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" allowf7ullscreen="true"></embed></object></p> <p>It’s the same play run for Patterson, but this time off the catch Patterson feels that his man is playing too far off of him. This prompts him to turn and face, and he attempts the jumper and knocks it down.</p><p>In addition to the inside game, Patrick Patterson showed an outside game that he didn’t really have in college (it is obvious that he has been working on this since the end of the college season). Patterson’s outside jumper is key to his ability to contribute because he could be finding himself with plenty of opportunities. If he can consistently knock down a jumper, this will help spread the floor and keep doubles away from Yao:</p><p><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="570" height="385" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="src" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/3XUQ6zIR06c&hl=en_US&fs=1" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="570" height="385" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/3XUQ6zIR06c&hl=en_US&fs=1" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object></p> <p><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="570" height="385" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="src" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/uG4gJuTVwdk&hl=en_US&fs=1" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="570" height="385" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/uG4gJuTVwdk&hl=en_US&fs=1" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object></p><p>In both of these clips, Patterson’s jumper just looks smooth. He catches it and shoots it all in rhythm and it all looks real easy. The three point shot that Patterson hit could be something that he thrives with, trailing and getting the ball right at the top of the key. If he is open, he can knock down the shot, if not he swings the basketball and sets up the team’s offense.</p><p>Patterson’s offense looks NBA-ready in my opinion, and that is part of the reason I expect him to come in right away and be successful. This isn’t even considering his rebounding or defensive ability.</p>
Patterson is #8 on the Rookie Ladder for the Summer League. http://www.nba.com/rookieladder/ Also, Jt currently leads the SL in ppg, pretty exciting stuff!!
As far as development I thought he developed pretty fast From having no range to 3pt shot, then manning defensive tasks, keeping himself in front of the opponent At the same time try to be the leader and help the team out more defensively I am more worried about Hill, but he'll come around with the fouls Minutes are limited one or the other way
I think Patterson will have trouble against long,athletic 4's,his strength is mainly offensive,but I'm encouraged by his work ethic and IQ. He will get better defensively with time and experience. I'm discouraged with what I'm seeing from Hill. He needs to do a lot of work.
I somewhat agree. Every rookie has trouble defending. But as far as experts or others opinions IIRC that I have been listening to he is mainly described as 'average defensively' and that is not bad for a rookie IMO. Even more remarkable when you have guys like Kevin Martin, Brooks, and Landry before the trade who are defensive liabilities. We don't need his offense as bad as his help defense IMO. I am sure he will get better offensively and defensively. His tools: NBA ready body Good hands- somebody posted he had some of the biggest hands among draftees good wingspan.....vert..... as you said IQ and work ethic plus leadership skills in development or are existent
i liked how he at least rotated well defensively. stopped samhan at the baseline a few times and made him dribble with his back to the basket. not sure if patterson can ever be a starter though. he's a solid player but he doesn't do anything particularly well - usually need to be great at one particular skill at least to be a starter. also don't really understand why morey rated patterson higher than ed davis. can't wait to see how both their rookie years pan out.
From what I've gathered of Daryl Morey's drafts for the Rockets the past three seasons, pippendagimp..... ...he tends to look for guys that maybe have skills, but are particularly coachable and willing to improve. I would venture a guess that, in Daryl Morey's evaluation, Ed Davis still has a great deal of maturing to do as a big man at this level, both physically and mentally. Sometimes, unless the talent is so good that you simply can't pass on it (Demarcus Cousins), it's not a really good idea to draft a project big man that high, unless you have time to wait on him. Patrick Patterson is ready to play now. As ready as Chase Budinger was last season. I was personally thrilled with the pick, because of Patterson's reputation at Kentucky. A consummate team player with size and skill. Most people taken in the upper half of the first round are not quite ready to play right away, especially for a team on the verge of contention, like the Rockets are. It's still way too early to tell, pippendagimp, and Patterson is still a rookie and will need to adjust to the size, speed and athleticism of the NBA on a nightly basis. But I don't expect anything other than, at the very least, a carbon copy of Carl Landry.....
