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Article: Defensive Mechanism: Patterson takes pride in shutting down foes.
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- The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI)
- Article date:
- November 1, 2006
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Byline: Bobbi Roquemore
Nov. 1--Several nicknames have been associated with Ruben Patterson throughout his eight-year NBA career.
There's "Kobe Stopper" and "Captain Chaos," both a testament to his defensive skills.
The latest one, "O.G.," was given to him by his new teammates on the Milwaukee Bucks, and it holds a special meaning to Patterson.
Not just anybody can be referred to as O.G., or "Original Gangsta." You have to be around for a while, show some heart, to get that one.
The latter word brings up all kinds of negative connotations in society.
But there might not be a more flattering two-word phrase in pro ...