Patrick O'Bryant

Patrick Fitzgerald O'Bryant (born June 20, 1986) is a US-born Central African professional basketball player for the London Lightning of the National Basketball League of Canada. The 7 ft (213 cm), 250 lb (110 kg; 18 st) center was selected out of Bradley University by the Golden State Warriors with the 9th overall pick in the 2006 NBA draft. He has been a member of the NBA's Warriors, Boston Celtics, and Toronto Raptors, and has also played in the NBA Development League, and overseas in Europe and Latin America.

Patrick O'Bryant
O'Bryant with the Celtics
Free agent
PositionCenter
Personal information
Born (1986-06-20) June 20, 1986
Oskaloosa, Iowa
NationalityCentral African / American
Listed height7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
Listed weight250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High schoolBlaine (Blaine, Minnesota)
CollegeBradley (2004–2006)
NBA draft2006 / Round: 1 / Pick: 9th overall
Selected by the Golden State Warriors
Playing career2006–present
Career history
2006–2008Golden State Warriors
2006–2008→Bakersfield Jam
2008–2009Boston Celtics
2009–2010Toronto Raptors
2011Reno Bighorns
2011–2012Kavala
2012Indios de Mayagüez
2012Tiburones de Vargas
2013Reno Bighorns
2013Lietuvos rytas
2013–2014Taiwan Beer
2014Atléticos de San Germán
2014–2015Taiwan Beer
2015GlobalPort Batang Pier
2015–2016Taiwan Beer
2017Fubon Braves
2018–2019London Lightning
Career highlights and awards
  • BSN champion (2012)
  • BSN Defensive Player of the Year (2012)
  • SBL champion (2016)
  • SBL Finals MVP (2016)
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

College

O'Bryant attended Bradley University for two years and led the Braves to the Sweet Sixteen of the 2006 NCAA Tournament before losing to University of Memphis. His breakout performance against traditional powerhouses Kansas and Pittsburgh[1] at the tournament caught the eyes of NBA scouts. But in late 2005, O'Bryant, along with another student, was suspended for 8 games by the NCAA for receiving improper payments for work claimed he had undertaken in the summer, but had not actually done. All up he was paid $1,100 on a weekly basis, regardless of whether he showed up to work or not.[2] On April 22, 2006, O'Bryant declared for the NBA draft, but did not hire an agent, making him eligible to return to college.[3][4] However, O'Bryant made his declaration official the following month when he hired Andy Miller as his agent.[5]

Professional career

Golden State Warriors

On June 28, 2006, O'Bryant was selected by the Golden State Warriors with the 9th overall pick in the 2006 NBA draft. On September 6, he was diagnosed with a fracture in his right foot. He was placed in an immobilizing boot on the injured foot and missed six weeks of training camp. He played sparingly in the 2006–07 season.

O'Bryant became the first NBA lottery pick to be sent down to the Bakersfield Jam of the D-League on December 30, 2006. On February 19, 2007, he was recalled from the Jam. Warriors head coach Don Nelson had critical words for him: "I told him if he goes down to the D-League and isn't a dominant player, there should be red flags all over the place, and he should be the first to notice. He's not only not dominating, he's not playing very well. He's a long-term project. I really liked him the first week of training camp, but I assumed there would be great progress. [...] He hasn't gotten better one bit."[6]

Prior to the 2007–08 season, the Warriors declined to pick up his third-year option, which made him an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season.[7] On March 10, 2008, he was reassigned to the Bakersfield Jam; however, he was later recalled and rejoined the Warriors for the remainder of the season.[8]

Boston Celtics

On July 11, 2008, O'Bryant signed a two-year, $3.12 million contract with the Boston Celtics.[9] He had an impressive workout with the team a week earlier and was expected to be the backup center for Kendrick Perkins.[9]

Toronto Raptors

On February 19, 2009, O'Bryant was traded by Boston to the Toronto Raptors in a 3-team deal with Will Solomon going to the Sacramento Kings, and a heavily-protected future second-round pick going to the Celtics.[10]

China

In September, 2010, O'Bryant signed a contract with Fujian Xunxing of the Chinese Basketball Association,[11] but was later released because of poor performances in pre-season, as well as a reported lack of effort in practice.[12]

Return to the NBA D-League

On January 10, 2011, O'Bryant joined the Reno Bighorns of the NBA Development League.[13]

Europe

In August 2011 he signed with Kavala B.C.[14]

Puerto Rico

In February 2012 he signed with the Indios de Mayagüez of Puerto Rico.[15]

Return to Reno and Lietuvos Rytas

On January 16, 2013, O'Bryant was reacquired by the Reno Bighorns.[16] He was bought out of his contract on January 30. He then joined Lietuvos rytas. Despite being signed as one of the team's main centers, his playing time decreased over the following months. O'Bryant was released on May 6, 2013.[17]

Charlotte Bobcats

In September 2013, O'Bryant signed with the Charlotte Bobcats.[18] However, he was waived on October 23.[19]

Taiwan

In November 2013, O'Bryant signed with Taiwan Beer of the Super Basketball League. On April 24, 2016, O'Bryant won the Final's MVP award while playing for Taiwan Beer.

The BIG3 League

On May 5, 2018, O'Bryant signed on to play in the BIG3 League.[20] He also coaches in Las Vegas with the private coaching service, CoachUp.[21]

London Lightning

On October 27, 2018, O'Bryant signed with the London Lightning of the National Basketball League of Canada. [22]

SBL career statistics (Taiwan)

Regular season
YearTeamGP2P%3P%FT%RPGAPGBPGPPG
2013–2014Taiwan Beer28.462.257.71313.71.82.420.3
2014–2015Taiwan Beer28.469.302.66913.72.21.619.8
2015–2016Taiwan Beer29.408.329.67813.53.01.817.3

Post season
YearTeamGP2P%3P%FT%RPGAPGBPGPPG
2013–2014Taiwan Beer7.411.200.73811.61.70.421.1
2014–2015Taiwan Beer14.450.165.69711.12.42.418.8
2015–2016Taiwan Beer11.545.436.81316.81.72.223.4

NBA career statistics
Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

Regular season
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2006–07 Golden State 1607.4.313.000.6471.3.6.4.51.9
2007–08 Golden State 2404.1.552.000.6001.2.2.2.41.5
2008–09 Boston 2604.2.516.000.6671.3.3.1.31.5
2008–09 Toronto 13311.3.547.000.3752.5.2.2.84.7
2009–10 Toronto 1104.6.533.000.5001.0.1.2.41.7
Career 9035.8.494.000.5831.4.3.2.42.1

Playing style

O'Bryant was a late bloomer who was not heavily recruited out of high school. He plays the center position and is known for his shot-blocking ability, as he led the Missouri Valley Conference in blocks for two straight years, and is also a solid rebounder. He has a 7'6" wingspan. His offensive game also features a skyhook.

References
  1. These five have helped shake up the bracket - Men's College Basketball - ESPN
  2. NCAA suspends Bradley basketball players - Men's College Basketball - ESPN
  3. Bradley's O'Bryant to enter draft, without agent - NBA - ESPN
  4. O'Bryant declares for draft, doesn't hire agent - NBA - ESPN
  5. O'Bryant hires agent, commits to entering NBA draft - NBA - ESPN
  6. Lepper, Geoff (January 25, 2007). "Rookie stays in D-League". Oakland Tribune. Archived from the original on October 19, 2008. Retrieved 2007-12-29.
  7. "Warriors Decline To Exercise Third-Year Option On Contract Of Patrick O'Bryant". NBA.com. November 1, 2007. Retrieved 2007-12-29.
  8. https://www.nba.com/timberwolves/news/twolves-summer-league-central-2010
  9. Marc J. Spears, Celtics get their 'big', The Boston Globe, July 12, 2008.
  10. "Celtics Trade O'Bryant". Celtics.com. Retrieved 2020-08-24.
  11. "Former BU center in China". Peoria Journal-Star. Retrieved 2010-10-06.
  12. Fujian to release Patrick O’Bryant, Shanxi adds Jamal Sampson
  13. Jam acquires O'Bryant, sends him to Bighorns for draft pick
  14. "Kavala lands former NBA player Patrick O'Bryant". Archived from the original on 2011-09-19. Retrieved 2011-08-19.
  15. Indios sign OBryant
  16. "BIGHORNS ACQUIRE PATRICK O'BRYANT". Archived from the original on 2016-01-23. Retrieved 2013-01-21.
  17. "Patrick O'Bryant, Lietuvos Rytas part ways". Archived from the original on 2013-05-13. Retrieved 2013-05-07.
  18. "Bobcats add Troy Daniels, Abdul Gaddy, Patrick O'Bryant to training camp". Archived from the original on 2013-10-01. Retrieved 2013-10-01.
  19. "Charlotte Bobcats waive Patrick O`Bryant". Archived from the original on 2013-10-29. Retrieved 2013-10-24.
  20. https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2018/3/5/17081944/2018-nba-golden-state-warriors-center-patrick-obryant-joins-big3-ice-cube
  21. www.coachup.com/coaches/patricko-8
  22. https://www.usbasket.com/NBLCanada/news/552351/Former-players:-Patrick-O'Bryant-is-a-newcomer-at-London-Lightning
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