Milwaukee Bucks 2022 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Patrick Baldwin Jr.
The Milwaukee Bucks hold the 24th pick in this year’s NBA draft, and they have several options on what to do with that pick. Being from Wisconsin and playing for UW-Milwaukee last season has led to Patrick Baldwin Jr. drawing some interest among fans as a potential choice for the Bucks. Here’s a look at what he brings to the table and his fit with the Bucks currently.
Patrick Baldwin Jr.
- College: Milwaukee
- Position: Forward
- Height: 6’10”
- Weight: 230 lbs
- Draft Age: 19
- Stats: 12.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.5 assists
- 34 percent from the field, 27 percent from three, 74 percent from the line
Milwaukee Bucks Draft Scouting Report: Patrick Baldwin Jr. – Strengths
Offensive Upside
Teams will be intrigued by Patrick Baldwin Jr. because theoretically he could be a very good offensive player. He has the tools to be a good scorer and was an elite scorer in high school. Although the results weren’t there in college, he has the size and ball handling to attack mismatches, and he also has a smooth shooting form that is very difficult to block, with the ability to get to his spots and get into his jumper very comfortably.
Length
Baldwin has a 7’1″ wingspan that helps him in a variety of ways. He is good as a help defender and can alter shots effectively at the rim. Opponents shot just 2-for-14 around the basket when Baldwin was defending, and he can definitely be a solid off-ball help defender in the NBA with his wingspan. His length also helps him get his shot off with ease, as his jumper becomes very difficult to block. Even when contested tightly, he is able to get his shot away.
Role Change
Looking at the efficiency numbers last season, Baldwin doesn’t look very good. But the argument against that is that his role will be very different in the NBA, and he will not be asked to do as much or to run an offense. He was forced into taking a lot of tough shots at UW-Milwaukee, and many argue that he really did not get a chance to show off his best self there. The numbers may not match what he is capable of as a more complementary player in the NBA.