Synopsis
The former Toronto Raptors’ forward Patrick Davell Patterson, 28, is an American professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the National Basketball Association (NBA). From 2007 to 2010, he also played three years of college basketball at Kentucky.
Early Life and Education
Born on March 14, 1989, in Washington, D.C., United States, Davell Patterson was raised up in Huntington, West Virginia. He is the son of Buster Jr. and Tywanna Patterson. He has done his schooling from the Huntington High School in the year 2007. Regarding his nationality and ethnicity, Davell is a Black American.
At this time, Davell helped lead Huntington High School to three-straight state championships. During his senior season, he won his third state championship with the help of American professional basketball player O.J. Mayo.
In 2007, Patterson was listed as the No. 3 power forward and the No. 17 player in the nation, after considering a five-star recruit by Rivals.com.
College Career and Freshman Season
Davell Patterson played the college basketball for the University of Kentucky. During the time, he was enlisted by Kentucky coach Tubby Smith. He played for the retired coach, John Calipari in the 2009-10 season. Davell averaged 16.4 points, 7.7 rebounds, 1.2 blocks and 0.8 steals during his freshman 2007-08 season.
Soph 0re season and Junior season
During his time at Soph 0re season, Patterson and team partner, Jodie Meeks became one of the most successful duos for his soph 0re season in the UK during the 2008-09. He also helped the Kentucky win the SEC Championship during his Junior season.
Professional Career
Houston Rockets and Sacramento Kings
Davell Patterson was selected in the NBA draft on June 24, 2010, by the Houston Rockets with the fourteenth overall pick. He made an average of 35 minutes, 18.3 points, and 10.3 rebounds in his nine games with the Vipers. He was contracted to the Sacramento Kings on February 20, 2013, alongside Toney Douglas and Cole Aldrich.
Toronto Raptors and Oklahoma City Thunder
Davell Patterson traded along with Greivis Vasquez, John Salmons, and Chuck Hayes to the Toronto Raptors on December 9, 2013. After that, he re-signed with the team on July 12, 2014. Recently, he signed the deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder for three years on July 10, 2017.
Personal Life
The 28 years old Davell Patterson is yet to be married. He is one of the successful NBA players, and he is quite a famous one that. Davell doesn’t have any public record of dating, girlfriend and married as well.
Davell Patterson is dedicated to his professional life and building focused on career. Thus, currently, he is busy with works that can build up his professionalism rather involving in a relationship. Other than that, he is also active on twitter and Instagram. He also has a dog.
Net Worth, Salary and Body Measurement
The 6 feet 9-inch tall American professional basketball player, Davell Patterson has signed a contract for a whopping $16.4 million with the Oklahoma City Thunder for three years. On July 5, The ESPN reporter Adrian Wojnarowski revealed Patterson's agreement with the team in a tweet.
NBA players are among highest paid athletes throughout the world. As per some online sources, Davell has garnered a ma s sive net worth from his basketball career. His present estimated net worth is $25 million.
Furthermore, Patterson signed a three years deal for an $18 million with the Toronto Raptors.
by ab-niranjan, 01 Aug, 2017
