Lamar Patterson, the second-round pick obtained by the Hawks in a draft night trade, will play professionally in Turkey next season. Patterson has signed to play for Tofas Burta in the Euroleague, the Turkish team announced Tuesday. The Hawks traded for Patterson, who was taken with the 48th overall selection in June’s NBA Draft out of Pittsburgh. The Hawks will retain his draft rights. “Lamar is in a good position to continue his development while playing meaningful minutes for a strong professional program next season,’ Hawks general manager Danny Ferry said in a statement. “We have a great respect for the international game and will be closely monitoring Lamar’s progress with Tofas.” Read more http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/basketball/patterson-to-play-in-turkey-next-season/ngt4j/
