Andrae Patterson facts for kids
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| Portland Trail Blazers | |
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| Assistant General Manager | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 12, 1975 Riverside, California |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Cooper (Abilene, Texas) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 255 lb (116 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Indiana (1994–1998) |
| NBA Draft | 1998 / Round: 2 / Pick: 46th overall |
| Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves | |
| Pro career | 1998–2009 |
| Coaching career | 2012–present |
| League | NBA |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1998–2001 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 2001–2002 | Estudiantes |
| 2002–2003 | Ricoh Manresa |
| 2003–2005 | Estudiantes |
| 2005–2006 | Ricoh Manresa |
| 2006 | Zadar |
| 2006 | Ironi Ashkelon |
| 2006–2007 | Panellinios |
| 2007–2009 | Aigaleo |
| As coach: | |
| 2012–2014 | Texas–Arlington (assistant) |
| 2014–2015 | Idaho Stampede (assistant) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Andrae Malone Patterson (born November 12, 1975) is an American who used to play professional basketball. He is now an important person working for the Portland Trail Blazers basketball team as their assistant general manager. He played college basketball for the Indiana Hoosiers.
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Andrae Patterson's Basketball Journey
Andrae Patterson has had an exciting career in basketball. He started playing in college, then became a professional player, and now works behind the scenes for an NBA team.
Playing in College
Andrae Patterson played college basketball at Indiana University. He played for the Indiana Hoosiers team. His coach there was a very famous and successful coach named Bobby Knight. Playing in college helped him get ready for a professional career.
Professional Basketball Career
After college, Andrae became a professional basketball player. He played in the NBA and also for teams in other countries.
NBA Draft and Early Career
In 1998, Andrae was chosen in the 1998 NBA draft. This is when NBA teams pick new players. The Minnesota Timberwolves picked him in the second round. He played for the Timberwolves for two seasons, from 1998 to 2000. He played in 40 games during his time in the NBA.
Playing Overseas
After his time in the NBA, Andrae moved to Europe to continue playing basketball. He played for several teams in different countries. Some of the teams he played for included Zadar in Croatia, Ricoh Manresa and Adecco Estudiantes in Spain, Ironi Ashkelon in Israel, and Panellinios and Aigaleo in Greece. Playing overseas allowed him to experience different styles of basketball.
Life After Playing
After he stopped playing basketball professionally in 2009, Andrae Patterson continued to work in the sport. He became a coach for a short time. Later, he joined the front office of an NBA team.
On July 1, 2015, Andrae started working for the Utah Jazz. He was a coordinator for player personnel and player programs. This means he helped manage the players and their needs. Now, he is the assistant general manager for the Portland Trail Blazers. In this role, he helps make important decisions about the team's players and overall strategy.
See also
In Spanish: Andrae Patterson para niños
