Patrick Baldwin Jr

Despite just 11 appearances for Milwaukee during the 2021-22 season, Baldwin Jr. is determined to show he's still got what it takes to be a pro.

No doubt a lot of this lost athleticism is a result of his severe left ankle injury which he reaggravated during his freshman season but the combine is not the end all be all and when healthy Baldwin Jr. will have the chance to rebuild and work on these issues. Ideally, he needs a system that’s okay with giving him the time to heal and properly develop instead of one that’ll expect the former 5-star prospect to produce right away. He’ll need to prove to NBA coaches that he’s not a lagging or lazy defender like his game film might suggest and that he can manage the athleticism and quickness of the professional ranks. He entered college featuring a reputation as a knockdown shooter with the ability to rack up the points which is best showcased by a 26-point performance for Milwaukee in a win over Robert Morris where Baldwin Jr. shot 65% from the field and went 6-for-6 on 3-point attempts. Baldwin Jr.’s measurables are off the charts, he’s got an NBA frame and a massive wingspan to with it all of which he was able to showcase at the NBA combine. While there is definitely a lot of question marks surrounding Baldwin Jr.’s game at the moment, he has the intangibles and ability for some team to see him as worthy of taking a chance on.

The 6-foot-9, 220-pound Baldwin missed much of his lone college season with a nagging left ankle injury, averaging 12.1 points and 5.8 rebounds in 11 games — ...

He averaged 12.1 points and 5.8 rebounds in 11 games — and he likely will have ample time to develop early on with the newly crowned NBA champions. Wiseman also benefited from watching and learning from Looney. “Depends on who we sign in free agency. With the 55th pick, Golden State took Gui Santos, a 6-8 forward from the Novo Basquete Brasil league. It's unclear whether he will be on the roster right away. “It's a hard lineup to crack because we have some older guys,” Myers said of the youngsters being able to contribute immediately.

“There isn't a better situation for Baldwin than Golden State. He's joining a team where there will be no pressure at all to develop quickly.

NBA scouts question his toughness on the defensive end, as well as his explosiveness and inability to make teammates better as Milwaukee clearly played better when he was out of the rotation. He might be such a good shooter that he sticks around the league for a while as a specialist, but I don’t think I buy him as an impact player. "With four championship rings in the past eight years, most of its core under contract next year, and a bevy of young talent waiting in the wings with three recent lottery picks in James Wiseman, Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody, the Warriors are in an envious situation entering next season, especially since it's ownership has proven willing to spend big dollars to keep the party rolling. I buy the shot that much, and I think he has a chance to be one of the league’s best shooters due to his rhythm, balance, release and high-release point. Finding a big is a need for the world champions and Baldwin fits in that category. Again, the Warriors can stash and develop him but it's still a risky pick.” “Baldwin is a the epitome of a boom-or-bust prospect in this draft. Baldwin is no sure thing because of his injury issues and his lack of athleticism, but his size, shooting, and blue chip pedigree is appealing at this point in the draft. He handles and shoots the ball like a guard but there are concerns if he can stay healthy. “The Warriors obviously have the luxury to draft a player here they can stash and develop. Golden State adds a former McDonald’s All-American who was one of the top 10 players in his high school class before a disappointing freshman season. It’s an all-upside pick on a top-ranked prospect out of high school who had a disastrous college season, dealing with injuries while playing for a bad team coached by his father.

Baldwin, who turns 20 in November, was a five-star recruit and the No. 5 overall player in the 2021 class. However, his freshman season was limited to just 11 ...

“Sometimes guys come in and they don’t have the type of season that they want,” Myers said. If you watch him handle the ball he’s got a great handle. However, his freshman season was limited to just 11 games because of a nagging ankle injury originally suffered during his senior year at Sussex Hamilton High School and COVID-19. He had offers from top national programs such as Duke, Florida, North Carolina and Michigan, but chose to play for his father, Patrick Baldwin Sr., in the Horizon League. “I mean, he’s got a great skill set. He tied the school record for the most 3-pointers without a miss (six) as part of a career-high 26-point performance against Robert Morris on Dec. 4. “He said he committed late, and he said he got there and he wasn’t as activated as he wanted to be, tried to fit in with his dad being the coach.

The Golden State Warriors have selected guard/forward Patrick Baldwin Jr. with the 28th overall pick and Gui Santos with the 55th overall pick in the 2022 ...

Earlier tonight, the Warriors acquired the draft rights to Ryan Rollins, the 44th overall selection, from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Tyrese Martin (the 51st overall selection) and cash considerations. Baldwin Jr., 19, averaged 12.1 points and 5.8 rebounds in 11 games (10 starts) during his freshman season at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The 6’9” guard/forward posted the school’s first double-double by a freshman in his debut since 2008, with 21 points and 11 rebounds against North Dakota, and tied the Milwaukee record for most three-pointers without a miss (six) as part of a career-high 26-point game vs. The Golden State Warriors have selected guard/forward Patrick Baldwin Jr. with the 28th overall pick and Gui Santos with the 55th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — The Golden State Warriors selected forward Patrick Baldwin Jr. with the 28th pick in the NBA Draft Thursday night.

The Warriors are built to take a risk in the draft and shoot for the stars with a prospect like Patrick Baldwin Jr.

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With the No. 28 overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft, the Golden State Warriors selected Patrick Baldwin Jr. out of UW Milwaukee.

Coming off a run to the NBA Finals, the Golden State Warriors quickly transformed into offseason mode with the NBA draft looming. Baldwin Jr. tallied 20 or more points twice during his freshman campaign. During his only season at Milwaukee, the former five-star recruit averaged 12.1 points on 34.4% shooting from the floor with 5.8 boards and 1.5 assists in 28.5 minutes per contest.

Milwaukee Panthers guard Patrick Baldwin Jr. was selected by the Golden State Warriors with the 28th pick in the 2022 NBA draft Thursday.

Draymond Green, PF: $24.9M (2024) Klay Thompson, SG: $38.0M (2024) Scouting Report: Teams will put more stock in Baldwin's shooting stroke than his numbers.

The Warriors are hoping to strike gold with the No. 28 overall pick again as they selected Patrick Baldwin Jr.

Much like when the Warriors took Poole, Baldwin Jr. is a bit of a reach. NBA scouts question his toughness on the defensive end, as well as his explosiveness and inability to make teammates better as Milwaukee clearly played better when he was out of the rotation. At Milwaukee, Baldwin Jr. played for his father Pat last season but as a freshman, he appeared in just 11 games. But with the current roster construction, the Warriors have the ability to give Baldwin Jr. time to develop before inserting him into the rotation. But they are taking a chance on a player with upside as opposed to someone who can help them win right now. Baldwin Jr. joins a Warriors team fresh off winning the 2022 NBA championship.

Along with his natural talent, the Warriors think Patrick Baldwin Jr.'s basketball brain will take him a long way.

Baldwin dislocated his ankle in the second game of his senior season in high school, and it clearly lingered into his disappointing college season. There's risks and even some red flags with Baldwin. Highly touted prospects aren't supposed to have the kind of college season that he had. Going into the draft, the Warriors had a pretty set plan of taking the best player available. When asked how much the Warriors feel Baldwin's ankle hurt his game as a freshman, Myers didn't mince words, instead stating "quite a bit." Myers and the Warriors are fans of how Baldwin is built between his ears. Myers assured the veteran that Baldwin is built the way Green will like. In an interview with Kahrima Winston of the Sherpherd Express, Baldwin was asked in late February what his basketball aspirations are. But at nearly 6-foot-10 and 230 pounds, the Warriors still believe in Baldwin's talent and sky-high potential, coming to the conclusion the risk is worth the reward. Being the son of a coach and former player far from guarantees a successful NBA career. "One of my inspirations, leadership wise, is Draymond Green," Baldwin said to Winston. "I know people don’t say that too often. His coaching career has seen stops as an assistant at Green Bay, Loyola, Missouri State and Northwestern. Following Milwaukee's 10-win campaign in the 2021-22, Baldwin was let go by Milwaukee and reportedly is joining Georgetown's staff. "When we watched the film with him, you could tell he's a coach's son," Myers said Thursday night to reporters at Chase Center after the conclusion of the draft.