Ruben Patterson
Ruben Patterson
Ruben Nathaniel Pattersonis a former American professional basketball player. During his career, he played as a small forward and shooting guard. During his college career at the University of Cincinnati, Patterson earned third-team All-American honors and helped lead the Bearcats to Conference USA titles in both of his seasons there. Drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in 1998, Patterson began his career with the Greek team AEK Athens BC before joining the Lakers in his rookie season. Later, he played...
ball closer guys shooting
We could never get it under 10 points. With those guys shooting the ball like they were, there was no way to get any closer than that.
banging guys harder playing rebounds
I see the guys playing a lot harder when they see me and Reggie out there banging down on the floor, getting rebounds and doing the things that we do.
devastated guys happened heads julius last today ugly
It was an ugly win, but we will take it. I think guys had a lot in their heads today with what happened to Julius last night. I know I did. We were all devastated and hurt. But it could have been worse. He could not be here today.
coach effort guys kept team total win
It was a total team effort and the guys kept fighting. Like the coach said, if you go out there and play defense, we win games.
crazy difference establish guys half necessary nice runs team type veterans
It was kind of crazy in the first half with all the runs by each team, but we are the type of team that can do what's necessary to come out a establish control. There is a lot of difference between this team and (Portland). We have veterans and guys who compete. It's nice to be here.
devastated good hurt played watched
I think we were all devastated and hurt. It could have been worse. He could not be here today. We went out and played for him. I know he watched the game. It was a good win.
crack easy tough
When it's tough like that you've got to crack down on defense. We didn't and they got some easy shots.
felt kept
It felt good. (The fans) kept saying, 'Ruben come back. We need you.' No.
ready regular season time
We didn't have all our players. We'll be ready for the playoffs. The regular season is over. It's time to go to work.
everybody great learned win
Those are great memories. I learned a lot. Everybody comes out to see you. It's do or die. You've got to win to continue.
difficult road
We are a little fatigued. It's been a difficult road trip.
cocky series
Give the Clippers credit. We're down 0-2, and we're frustrated. But the series is not over. They're a little cocky now, but we're going home.
lost might
If it wasn't for Carmelo, we might have lost by 40.
energy hustle
Hustle and energy is what we do. I rebound, and that's what Reggie does.