Patrick Patterson
Professional basketball player, NBA

Born
March 14th, 1989
36 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Born in 1989, this American basketball player played college basketball at the University of Kentucky, where he contributed to the team's deep runs in the NCAA tournament. Selected 14th overall in the 2010 NBA Draft by the Houston Rockets, he later played for several teams, including the Toronto Raptors, Oklahoma City Thunder, and the Los Angeles Clippers. Known for solid shooting and defensive skills, he achieved success in the playoffs, making significant contributions to his teams.
Played for Toronto Raptors in NBA playoffs
Selected 14th overall in 2010 NBA Draft
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