OXNARD, Calif. – The age-old adage of “Next Man Up” was never more obvious than Wednesday morning.
With confirmation coming down that Orlando Scandrick is out for the season, a throng of reporters surrounded Tyler Patmon – who has been tasked with replacing the veteran at slot corner.
It might be unusual for Patmon to find himself in the media spotlight, but he didn’t shy away from the challenge of filling Scandrick’s shoes.
“I’ve always been ready to play the slot, and this year that was my role if something was to happen to Scandrick – I was supposed to be ready to go,” he said.