Height
6'9"
Weight
220 lbs
Age
23
College
Milwaukee
Experience
3 yrs
Wingspan
7'1.8"
Reach
9'2.5"
Hand Size
8.75" × 9.5"
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsD
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 100 | 3.7 | 2.6 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 40.7% | 37.1% | 65.9% |
| 2025-26 |  | 9 | 3.7 | 2.6 | 0.6 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$264K
AAV
$264K/yr
Performance Analysis
Patrick Baldwin Jr. earns a D Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA small forwards this season. Through 100 games, Patrick is contributing 3.7 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 0.6 assists per game in his role. Patrick's strongest area is FG% at 40.7, which compares favorably to the small forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 0.6 (small forward median: 4.0). Among 119 NBA small forwards graded this season, Patrick ranks 78th. At 23, Patrick is still developing. The production should improve as he gains experience and a larger role with the Sacramento Kings.
Current Sentiment
The Sacramento Kings' signing of Patrick Baldwin Jr. to a two-way deal has generated little more than a collective shrug from fans and media, reflecting the muted expectations surrounding a player who has yet to prove he belongs on an NBA roster. The minimal coverage and repeated boilerplate headlines underscore how Baldwin Jr. remains an afterthought in Sacramento's rotation plans, viewed more as organizational depth than a legitimate contributor. His underwhelming 11.8 career PER tells the story of a former lottery talent who has struggled to translate his size and shooting potential into consistent NBA production, leaving him in developmental limbo three seasons into his career. The two-way contract structure itself signals the Kings' lack of confidence in his immediate readiness, essentially treating him as a reclamation project with minimal risk and modest upside. For Baldwin Jr. to shift this narrative, he'd need to show dramatic improvement in his efficiency and defensive awareness during G League stints, proving he can be more than just a tall shooter who struggles with NBA pace and physicality. Right now, public sentiment treats him as a low-ceiling prospect whose best-case scenario is becoming a situational role player, with most expecting him to fade into overseas basketball within the next year or two.
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