Along with the official start of the preseason, the Golden State Warriors contest against the Washington Wizards on Friday marked the debut of two rookies in blue and gold.
For the first time since being drafted in June, Patrick Baldwin Jr. and Ryan Rollins played alongside their new teammates with the Warriors. Both Baldwin Jr. and Rollins were absent from the Calfornia Classic and the Las Vegas Summer League due to injuries.
On Friday morning in Japan, the pair of rookies debuted for the Golden State Warriors.
The No. 28 overall pick played eight minutes off the bench, scoring seven points on 2-of-4 shooting from the field. Baldwin Jr. added one rebound against the Wizards.
Via @anthonyVslater on Twitter:
Only eight minutes from Patrick Baldwin Jr., but a positive first NBA glimpse. Hit a pick-and-pop 3 and a turnaround baseline fadeaway, moved his feet better on defense than his college tape suggested. Spent the summer getting his ankle right. pic.twitter.com/cRJAOUPvN3
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) September 30, 2022
Via @itskellyo on Twitter:
Now Patrick Baldwin Jr. hits a fadeaway out of the midpost. pic.twitter.com/svzcCklQy3
— Kelly O'Meara Morales (@_itskellyo) September 30, 2022
Rollins added eight points on 1-of-8 shooting from the field with four boards and an assist in 11 minutes. The Tulsa product did most of his damage at the free throw line, cashing in all six of his attempts from the stripe.
Ryan Rollins scores his first bucket in the NBA on a stepback jumper from the midrange. Nice separation here pic.twitter.com/t6XhgBKP76
— Kelly O'Meara Morales (@_itskellyo) September 30, 2022
In Golden State’s rematch against the Wizards on Saturday evening, both Baldwin Jr. and Rollins will likely be back on the floor for more preseason work at Saitama Super Arena in Japan.
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