Not my first or second choice. But the Warriors seem to dig in on the people side. So if they’re comfortable that’s cool.
If he reaches his potential it’s pretty great to get a lengthy forward with big time shooting added to the core of the future. That’s why I was liking the Houstan buzz too. That type of fit is nice
9’2.5” standing reach is insane. I believe in the Dubs psych eval to identify determined hard workers. He’s got the physical talent. If he develops, could be the steal of the draft, and guess which team now has one of the best player dev staffs in the league! Esp. With Kenny around another year.
Late to the party! Looks like EA vindicated with the high potential strategy.
Memphis with Roddy will be interesting…
Pelicans with a really nice draft
Is Bjelica a potential comp for PBJ?
Bob made that exact comparison during his post draft press conference, I believe. A bigger guy that can shoot and pass.
We got 3 Milwaukee guys draft pick on our Roster.
Must be the water
Must be the winter; that shit will toughen you up.
I suppose the Warriors have gone with a philosophy of draft for future/upside, find vet minimums for short term contributions.
Okay everyone, move over to the new thread https://dubnationhq.com/p/warriors-select-patrick-baldwin-jr?sd=pf with video and scouting reports on PBJ.
Feel free to use intimidation and light violence to move everyone else over as well.
1. Paolo Banchero - Orlando Magic
2. Chet Holmgrem - Oklahoma City Thunder
3. Jabari Smith Jr. - Houston Rockets
4. Keegan Murray - Sacramento Kings
5. Jaden Ivey - Detroit Pistons
6. Bennedict Mathurin - Indiana Pacers
7. Shaedon Sharpe - Portland Trail Blazers
8. Dyson Daniels - New Orleans Pelicans
9. Jeremy Sochan - San Antonio Spurs
10. Johnny Davis - Washington Wizards
11. Ousmane Dieng - New York Knicks (Oklahoma City Thunder)
12. Jalen Williams - Oklahoma City Thunder
13. Jalen Duren - Charlotte Hornets (Detroit Pistons)
14. Ochai Agbaji - Cleveland Cavaliers
15. Mark Williams - Charlotte Hornets
16. AJ Griffin - Atlanta Hawks
17. Tari Eason - Houston Rockets
18. Dalen Terry - Chicago Bulls
19. Jake LaRavia - Minnesota Timberwolves (Memphis Grizzlies)
20. Malaki Branham - San Antonio Spurs
21. Christian Braun - Denver Nuggets
22. Walker Kessler - Memphis Grizzlies (Minnesota Timberwolves)
23. David Roddy - Philadelphia 76ers (Memphis Grizzlies)
24. MarJon Beauchamp - Milwaukee Bucks
25. Blake Wesley - San Antonio Spurs
26. Wendell Moore Jr. - Houston Rockets (Dallas Mavericks)
27. Nikola Jovic - Miami Heat
28. Patrick Baldwin Jr. - Golden State Warriors
29. TyTy Washington - Memphis Grizzlies (Minnesota Timberwolves -> Houston Rockets)
30. Peyton Watson - Oklahoma City Thunder (Denver Nuggets)
Did we bring him in for a workout?
it would be wise to bring PBJ to the poole party. i don’t know though, depends on everybody’s mood
that's pretty wise man
Not my first or second choice. But the Warriors seem to dig in on the people side. So if they’re comfortable that’s cool.
If he reaches his potential it’s pretty great to get a lengthy forward with big time shooting added to the core of the future. That’s why I was liking the Houstan buzz too. That type of fit is nice
There has to be a reason why Liddell has dropped so far despite the pre-draft hype. Maybe the NBA GMs see something detrimental that we can't.
can't score
he scored 23 pts per 40 on .598 true shooting... I think there must be character or work ethic concerns...
I'm curious too. I didn't rate Liddell as high as others here but didn't think he would actually fall this far.
Now it is Alondes Williams time in Round 2
Patrick Baldwin Jr! Who I'd been rooting for us drafting this whole time!!!!
He’s the best! Could be the next Sam Perkins!
We could call him Patrick Perkins!
The big smooth PB
Fyi calling him Patrick Perkins was an insider joke with myself as, well, that's my name!
I don't have any drafting smarts or drive to read up. But now I feel smart by not having participated in tourney 🤪 /s
*runs and hides from Apricot's fury*
Wait, he's only 19 years old????? That changes a lot regarding my opinion.
A month younger than Kuminga
9’2.5” standing reach is insane. I believe in the Dubs psych eval to identify determined hard workers. He’s got the physical talent. If he develops, could be the steal of the draft, and guess which team now has one of the best player dev staffs in the league! Esp. With Kenny around another year.
Looney has a 9'0" standing reach, for comparison
Looney has a 9'2" standing reach: https://www.nba.com/stats/draft/combine-anthro/?SeasonYear=2015-16&sort=STANDING_REACH&dir=1
Think of Baldwin as a new Looney big project and not as a wing
Smart comp. Poor athleticism, but the team may be betting he can make up for it with smarts.