One of the less heralded young players on the Golden State Warriors, Patrick Baldwin Jr. has certainly caught the attention of some of the organizations's older stars.
Klay Thompson was more than complimentary of the rookie after the Warriors' 116-101 win over the Houston Rockets on Friday night. Baldwin contributed 11 points, three rebounds and an assist in 16 minutes, taking a step up in the rotation with the absence of Draymond Green.
"He's just oozing with potential," Thompson told Jason Mastrodonato of the Mercury News following the game. "Beautiful, beautiful shot. Perfect form.