Patrick: Thank you, it's good to be here

 

S.MAG: So how are things going for you?

 

Patrick: I'm good, just a little tired

 

S.MAG: Tell us a little about yourself

 

Patrick: Well im just a guy from ohio that really likes to play basketball

 

S.MAG:Your playing rather well. Does it bother you when you lose a game?

 

Patrick: Of course it does,I hate to lose.

 

S.MAG: So, when you were drafted, were you nervous about moving?

 

Patrick:A little bit. I had never left ohio

 

S.MAG: You signed a deal that pays you $300,000 for 3 years.Tell us, what was the first thing you bought?

 

Patrick: I found a house near Times Square.That way i was closer to the arena.

 

S.MAG: There have been alot of people talking about you possibly retiring after this year.Is there any truth to that?

 

Patrick: I'm tired physically as well as mentally.As far as not playing anymore,That decision will have to come at another time.

 

S.MAG: Good, The people here are excited about seeing you play.

 

Patrick: Yeah, i can tell by the way people approach me on the street.

 

S.MAG: What's the weirdest request a person has asked for?

 

Patrick:Well, this guy wanted to know if i could go with him on a fishing trip.I told him that fishing isn't my game

 

S.MAG: What do you think about all the attention you get from female fans?

 

Patrick: Well what do you want me to say that i don't like it?? I love it but i dont let it get to the point where i cant do my job.

 

S.MAG :Ok, Time for some personal questions.Where did you grow up?

 

Patrick: I grew up in akron ohio

 

S.MAG:Did you have any problems getting girlfriends?

 

Patrick: Oh yea. The girls weren't lined up like they are now.

 

S.MAG: What was your fist car?

 

Patrick: It was a Ford Escort

 

S.MAG: When did you first discover sex?

 

Patrick:Next question

 

S.MAG:Did you have a High School Sweetheat

 

Patrick:Yes,Doesn't everybody?

 

S.MAG:Care to share her name?

 

Patrick: I believe it was Carla

 

S.MAG:Still with her?

 

Patrick:No,

 

S.MAG: What happened?

 

Patrick: I don't wanna get into details,But other people kept fillin her head with things and after a while, I guess she just sarted believing it.

 

S.MAG: Any chance of  getting back together?

 

Patrick:No, that's a chapter of my life that i would rather not talk too much about.

 

S.MAG:Ok, so have you met any famous people since you have been here?

 

Patrick: I've met LeBron James,Isiah Thomas and Lindsay Lohan

 

S.MAG: There have been reports that you are currently dating actress Lindsay Lohan.Any truth to that?

 

Patrick: We are just friends.

 

S.MAG: There have been pictures that show you and her in a nightclub doing things that friends don't normally do.

 

Patrick:No comment

 

S.MAG:Ok. Then answer this..Are you single?

 

Patrick:No comment. Next question

 

S.MAG: Well I would like to thank you again for being here,Unfourtnately, we are out of time.

 

Patrick: Thank you, Anytime you need me just let me know.