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David Thorpe raves about Patrick Patterson


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"3. Patrick Patterson might be the best jump shooter in this class.

 

In fact, he might be the best offensive rookie this season. Guys like John Wall, DeMarcus Cousins and Blake Griffin will likely end up being better offensive players, but Patterson has been terrific. He's made over 69 percent of his inside shots and over 55 percent from 16 to 23 feet. Nobody puts up numbers like those. Nobody.

 

He's also shown the ability to score over people with athleticism, good hands and even the beginnings of some "Scolas" (scoops or half-hooks coming off fakes). Arriving to the NBA with the reputation of someone who knew how to play a role, he might end up being a top-three scorer for a good team early in his career."

 

He's been terrific defensively and a good rebounder for his size as well. Loving the Patterson pick more by the day, hard to believe he dropped all the way to the Rockets' lap at pick 14.

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