We take a closer look at Lamar Patterson's rookie season as part of SB Nation NBA's Rookie Week
Lamar Patterson isn't your typical NBA rookie in that he was drafted with the 48th pick of the 2014 Draft by the Milwaukee Bucks and acquired in a draft night trade by the Atlanta Hawks. He spent the 2015 season playing in Turkey before returning in time to compete with the Hawks summer league team. Since draft night, Patterson has been viewed as the longest of long shots. He was a hardworking player coming out of Pittsburgh but with no discernable skill that gave you confidence that he could succeed at the next level.