DB5
Years ago

NBA Trade: Patterson for Smith

August 10, 2006 - The Milwaukee Bucks have acquired forward Ruben Patterson from the Denver Nuggets in exchange for forward Joe Smith, General Manager Larry Harris announced today.
"He's a tough, defensive-minded player who has shown an ability to score, and he also gives us added playoff experience. We know that Ruben's path through the NBA has been a difficult one at times, but we're confident that he has learned from those experiences and that he's ready to contribute to helping our team win. We're excited to bring him to Milwaukee.

"We certainly want to thank Joe for all he did for our organization during his three seasons here," added Harris. "Joe is one of the best. He was a wonderful team captain and truly embraced the Milwaukee community. We wish him well in Denver."

http://www.nba.com/bucks/news/PattersonSmith_060810.html

What do people think?

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DB5
Years ago

Starting line up of:
Centre: Andrew Bogut
PF: Charlie Villanueva
SF: Ruben Patterson
SG: Mike Redd
PG: Steve Blake/M Williams

still have Bobby Simmons off the bench...
Maybe a bit light in the guard position now...

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lockstock
Years ago

DB5 - is there something that happened to TJ Ford that I don't know about?

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Hoop Addict
Years ago

Yes - he got traded to Toronto for Villanueva.

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M Dizzle
Years ago

You wouldnt pay 35 million for bobby simmons then start ruben patterson that's for sure. Excellent trade for the Bucks providing backup wing help, patterson is also an excellent defender. Hard to see where Smith fits into Denvers plans with Camby K-Mart and Nene taking up the majority of the minutes, however hes a good veteran backup and a great character guy.

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DB5
Years ago

sorry lockstock, just read you post...
M dizzle, i think Patterson would play the swingman role well with this current line up, with the bucks being able to utilise his scoring off the bench with the second team...much like the role he played with the clippers a couple of seasons ago.
Nene is injured, but should be okay by the start of the season, Camby is always injured, so good insurance there, and does anyone aven know what planet Kenyon Martin is on???

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lockstock
Years ago

Cheers, all sweet.
Kenyon Martin on planet Kenyon Martin I think. It's all about him

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c'maon ze f..$in bucks .
Years ago

Nice squad developing in the land of beer and cheese .

PG S Blake
PG C Bell
COMBO M Williams
SG M Redd
SF B Simmons
SF R Patterson
F C Villanueva
F T Kukoc
PF/C B Skinner
C A Bogut
C D Gadzuric

A no fuss versatile team that will be right up there in 06/07 .

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c'maon ze f..$in bucks .
Years ago

sorry for confusion , next time will use .... as no spaces allowed , obviously .

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M Dizzle
Years ago

Ruben Patterson playing for the Clippers? do you mean like Simmons at the Clippers?

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Anonymous
Years ago

Kenyon Martin does nothing for a long time in games, gets a dunk, slaps the board and screams like he just scored fifty. Then we don´t see him again for the rest of the game. He was carried by Jason Kidd in Jersey. Joe Smith is better without the fuss. Denver can only hope that Isiah still wants Kenyon, nobody else does.

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DB5
Years ago

yes, sorry for the confusion...
I did mean Simmons, not Patterson at the Clippers...
Friday Afternoon syndrome...my bad.

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