Patrick Baldwin Jr. is a professional basketball player who plays as a forward for the Washington Wizards in the NBA as of November 2024. Standing at 6-foot-9, Baldwin Jr. began his basketball journey at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. During his single season of college basketball, Baldwin Jr. appeared in 11 games for the Milwaukee Panthers. He posted averages of 12.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game before declaring for the 2022 NBA Draft, forgoing his remaining three years of college eligibility.
The Golden State Warriors selected Baldwin Jr. with the 28th overall pick in the first round of the 2022 NBA Draft. In his rookie season with the Warriors (2022-23), he played in 31 games, averaging 3.9 points and 1.3 rebounds in 7.9 minutes per game. On July 6, 2023, Baldwin Jr. was traded to the Washington Wizards along with Jordan Poole. In the 2023-24 season with the Wizards, his playing time increased to 13.0 minutes per game, and his averages improved to 4.4 points and 3.2 rebounds per game. As of November 18, 2024, Baldwin Jr. has played 77 career NBA games. Throughout his professional career, he has accumulated 309 points, 171 rebounds, and 41 assists as per Basketball Reference.
Patrick Baldwin Jr. Contract Breakdown
As of November 2024, Patrick Baldwin Jr. is signed on a four-year rookie contract worth $13,993,276 with the third and fourth-year being team options. He will earn an annual average salary of $3,498,319. (via Spotrac)
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2022-23 | $2,226,000 | - | $2,226,000 | - | $2,226,000 |
| 2023-24 | $2,337,720 | - | $2,337,720 | - | $2,337,720 |
| 2024-25 (team option) | $2,448,840 | - | $2,448,840 | - | $2,448,840 |
| 2025-26 (team option - Declined) | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
How much is Patrick Baldwin Jr. getting paid?
Patrick Baldwin Jr. will earn a base salary of $2,448,840 for the 2024 NBA season as per Spotrac.
How much does Patrick Baldwin Jr. make in a minute?
Patrick Baldwin Jr makes around $4.64 per minute. Now one year is known to have 525,600 minutes. So if we divide his total salary in 2024-25 ($2,448,840) by the number of minutes available in a year, he earns $4.64 per minute.
Patrick Baldwin Jr. Career Earnings
As of November 2024, Patrick Baldwin Jr. has earned approx. $7,012,560 from his NBA contracts according to Spotrac.
What are the terms of Patrick Baldwin Jr.’s contract?
Patrick Baldwin’s contract has a team option for the final two years of his contract. According to Spotrac, the Washington Wizards have declined the fourth-year team option for Patrick Baldwin Jr.
How much of Patrick Baldwin Jr.’s contract is guaranteed?
Patrick Baldwin Jr.’s contract is guaranteed the full $13,993,276 in his contract.
Patrick Baldwin Jr. Contract History
Stated below are all the contracts that Patrick Baldwin Jr. has signed in his career till now as per Spotrac:
July 6, 2022
Patrick Baldwin Jr. signed a four-year rookie contract with the Golden State Warriors worth $13,993,276.
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FAQs on Patrick Baldwin Jr.
A. Patrick Baldwin Jr. plays for the Washington Wizards in the NBA as of November 2024.
A. Patrick Baldwin Jr. plays as the Small Forward for the Washington Wizards.
A. Patrick Baldwin Jr. weighs 220 lbs (99 kg).
A. PBJ is a nickname for Patrick Baldwin Jr..
