Ruben Patterson facts for kids
Patterson with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2006
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | July 31, 1975 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| High school | John Hay (Cleveland, Ohio) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 223 lb (101 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College |
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| NBA Draft | 1998 / Round: 2 / Pick: 31st overall |
| Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers | |
| Pro career | 1998–2009 |
| Career history | |
| 1998 | AEK Athens |
| 1998–1999 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 1999–2001 | Seattle SuperSonics |
| 2001–2006 | Portland Trail Blazers |
| 2006 | Denver Nuggets |
| 2006–2007 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 2007 | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 2009 | Champville |
| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 6,953 (10.7 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 2,697 (4.2 rpg) |
| Assists | 1,150 (1.8 apg) |
Ruben Nathaniel Patterson, born on July 31, 1975, is a former professional basketball player from the United States. He played as a small forward and shooting guard.
During his college years at the University of Cincinnati, Patterson was recognized as a third-team All-American. He helped his team, the Bearcats, win Conference USA titles in both seasons he played there.
In 1998, the Los Angeles Lakers drafted Patterson. He started his career playing for the Greek team AEK Athens BC. Soon after, he joined the Lakers for his first NBA season. He also played for other NBA teams like the Seattle SuperSonics, Portland Trail Blazers, Denver Nuggets, Milwaukee Bucks, and Los Angeles Clippers. He finished his career playing for the Lebanese team Champville SC.
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Early Life and College Basketball
Ruben Patterson faced difficult family situations when he was young. He mostly lived with his mother, Charlene Patterson. She passed away from a heart attack while he was attending the University of Cincinnati.
When he heard the news, he was on a road trip with his team. He chose to stay and play the game, scoring 32 points. Patterson later explained that his mother would have wanted him to play.
Patterson began his college basketball journey at Independence Community College in Independence, Kansas. He later moved to the University of Cincinnati to continue his college career.
Professional Basketball Career
Ruben Patterson was chosen in the second round of the 1998 NBA draft, as the 31st pick overall. The Los Angeles Lakers selected him. Because of a player lockout in 1998, he started his season playing in the Greek league with AEK Athens BC. There, he averaged 12.6 points and 3.6 rebounds in 19 games.
He later joined the Lakers and then played for several other NBA teams. These included the Seattle SuperSonics, Portland Trail Blazers, Denver Nuggets, Milwaukee Bucks, and Los Angeles Clippers. Throughout his NBA career, he averaged 10.7 points and 4.2 rebounds per game. He even gave himself the nickname "Kobe Stopper." He claimed he could play strong defense against NBA superstar Kobe Bryant.
Time with the SuperSonics and Trail Blazers
Patterson left the Lakers and joined the Seattle SuperSonics on August 10, 1999. He quickly became known as a strong defensive player and a good shooter. He finished his second season in Seattle starting 74 out of 81 games. He was also the third-highest scorer on the team, averaging 13.6 points per game. After that season, he signed with the Portland Trail Blazers.
During his second year in Portland, Patterson had some challenges. In April 2003, a disagreement with a teammate led to an injury for Patterson. This resulted in his teammate receiving a suspension and a fine.
Patterson was sometimes very open about his feelings. During the 2005–06 season, he was temporarily suspended from the Trail Blazers. This happened after a disagreement with coach Nate McMillan about his playing time. Patterson explained he was frustrated and wanted to play at least 25 minutes per game or be traded.
Later NBA Teams and End of Career
In February 2006, Patterson was traded to the Denver Nuggets. The next off-season, he was traded again to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Joe Smith. In Milwaukee, Patterson had some of his best career numbers. He averaged 14.7 points, 2.9 assists, and 31.0 minutes per game. He also matched his career high in rebounds per game with 5.4. He achieved a career-best 55% field goal average.
On August 29, 2007, Patterson signed a contract with the Los Angeles Clippers. However, the Clippers released him on December 13, 2007. He later joined the Lebanese club Champville, where he finished his professional career.
Career Statistics
| Legend | |||||
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| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA
Regular Season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–99 | LA Lakers | 24 | 2 | 6.0 | .412 | .167 | .710 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 2.7 |
| 1999–00 | Seattle | 81 | 74 | 25.9 | .536 | .444 | .692 | 5.4 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 11.6 |
| 2000–01 | Seattle | 76 | 22 | 27.1 | .494 | .056 | .681 | 5.0 | 2.1 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 13.0 |
| 2001–02 | Portland | 75 | 13 | 23.5 | .515 | .250 | .701 | 4.0 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 11.2 |
| 2002–03 | Portland | 78 | 17 | 21.2 | .492 | .150 | .627 | 3.4 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 8.3 |
| 2003–04 | Portland | 73 | 1 | 22.6 | .506 | .167 | .553 | 3.7 | 1.9 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 6.9 |
| 2004–05 | Portland | 70 | 36 | 28.0 | .531 | .080 | .599 | 3.9 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 11.6 |
| 2005–06 | Portland | 45 | 2 | 23.5 | .496 | .000 | .611 | 3.4 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 11.4 |
| 2005–06 | Denver | 26 | 20 | 28.3 | .543 | .167 | .580 | 3.5 | 2.6 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 13.2 |
| 2006–07 | Milwaukee | 81 | 53 | 31.0 | .548 | .158 | .641 | 5.4 | 2.9 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 14.7 |
| 2007–08 | LA Clippers | 20 | 5 | 16.4 | .453 | .000 | .558 | 3.2 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 5.1 |
| Career | 649 | 245 | 24.6 | .517 | .179 | .641 | 4.2 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 10.7 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 1998–99 | LA Lakers | 3 | 0 | 1.7 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 1999–00 | Seattle | 5 | 0 | 16.8 | .538 | .000 | .867 | 3.0 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 8.2 |
| 2001–02 | Portland | 3 | 0 | 21.7 | .333 | .000 | .750 | 2.3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 5.3 |
| 2002–03 | Portland | 7 | 0 | 22.1 | .481 | .000 | .690 | 3.7 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 10.0 |
| 2005–06 | Denver | 4 | 1 | 14.5 | .529 | .000 | .400 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 5.0 |
| Career | 22 | 1 | 16.7 | .477 | .000 | .719 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 6.7 | |
College
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 1996–97 | Cincinnati | 31 | 26 | 23.3 | .548 | .282 | .604 | 5.6 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 13.7 |
| 1997–98 | Cincinnati | 19 | 14 | 27.9 | .472 | .269 | .602 | 6.3 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 16.5 |
| Career | 50 | 40 | 25.1 | .515 | .274 | .603 | 5.9 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 14.8 | |
See also
In Spanish: Ruben Patterson para niños
