“Raptors Patrick Patterson proving to be a perfect fit in todays NBA.”
This was a headline written in the Toronto Star about Raptors forward Patrick Patterson nearing the conclusion of the 2014 NBA season. It was Raptor nation’s first look at the versatile, six-foot-nine forward, as number 54 quickly turned from commonplace bench player to fan-favorite. (I personally own and still sport my 2Pat t-shirt to games). While this headline still rings true, Patterson has also provided Raps fans with reason to dismiss it.
When the Raptors traded away Rudy Gay in 2013, it was certainly not in an effort to bolster the roster and manifest a serious contender with the returns.