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Go behind the scenes with Patrick Baldwin Jr., Ryan Rollins and Gui Santos on their first day as Golden State Warriors after being selected in the 2022 Draft, presented by Oracle.

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Golden State Warriors Rookies First Day at Chase Center

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The Golden State Warriors added three new players to the organization through the 2022 NBA Draft on Thursday night. Here's what they had to say when they met with the media for the first time.

Baldwin Jr. was the Warriors' first pick of the night, being selected at No. 28 in the first round of the 2022 NBA Draft. The 6’9 forward averaged 12.1 points and 5.8 rebounds in 11 games (10 starts) during his freshman season at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, including posting the school’s first double-double by a freshman in his debut since 2008.

“It was surreal. I didn’t believe it at first and I think a lot of people have the same reaction, but immediately I knew I was stepping into a winning culture… I’m just excited to be in this organization and I just want to continue to win.”

The Warriors traded up from pick No. 51 to pick No. 44 to acquire Rollins, a 19-year-old guard from the University of Toledo. Rollins averaged 18.9 points per game in his sophomore season at Toledo, also adding 6.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.7 steals per game. As a freshman, Rollins was named 2020-21 MAC Freshman of the Year.

“They motivate me a lot. They paved the way for a guy like me, mid-major guys that don’t get highly recruited, don’t get the most televised games and what not, but it’s for sure exciting. I’m glad to be in this position and I’m ready to prove something.”

The Warriors selected Santos with the 55th pick of the draft, taking the recently turned 20-year-old from Brazil. Santos has averaged 10.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 25.8 minutes over 46 games (29 starts) with Minas, in both the Brazilian Basketball League and Basketball Champions League America. He played with former Warriors guard and current Warriors Assistant Coach for Player Development Leandro Barbosa with Minas.

“Leandro, for me, was like a mentor in Brazil. I played with him two years there and he taught me a lot of things since I’ve met him… He always has been like a mentor to me and helped me in making some decisions."

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What the Warriors Rookies Had to Say After Being Selected in the 2022 NBA Draft

The Golden State Warriors selected Patrick Baldwin Jr. with the 28th overall pick and Gui Santos with the 55th overall pick in the 2022 Draft, presented by Oracle. The team also acquired the draft rights to Ryan Rollins, the 44th overall selection of the draft.

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Introductory Press Conference for Warriors 2022 NBA Draft Class

The Warriors have added three new additions to their roster: first-round pick Patrick Baldwin Jr. (No. 28) and second-rounders Ryan Rollins (No. 44) and Gui Santos (No.55).

As the new Dubs settle into The Bay, get to know more about the Warriors rookies and their journeys to the league.

The Warriors selected Patrick Baldwin Jr. with the 28th overall selection in the 2022 NBA Draft. Looking at size alone, Baldwin stands at 6-foot-9 with the guard-forward measuring a 7-foot-2 wingspan, and while the five-star recruit out of high school played just 11 games at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Baldwin made the most of his time on the court, tying the Milwaukee record for most three-pointers without a miss (six) as part of a career-high 26-point game. The 19-year-old finished his collegiate career averaging 12.1 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists.

College: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Notable Recognitions: Gold Medal with USA Basketball at the 2021 FIBA-U19 World Cup, McDonald’s All-American (2021), Jordan Brand Classic (2021), Nike Hoop Summit (2021)

Fun Fact: Baldwin finished as the fifth-ranked prospect in the ESPN 100 for the class of 2021. Dubs’ Jonathan Kuminga was No. 4 on ESPN's list of the top-ranked prospects in 2020.

The Warriors acquired the draft rights to Ryan Rollins, the 44th overall selection, from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Tyrese Martin (the 51st overall selection) and cash considerations. In his two seasons at the University of Toledo, Rollins helped lead Toledo to back-to-back MAC regular season championships, with the 19-year-old ultimately averaging 18.9 points, 6.0 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game during his sophomore season and earning himself first-team All-MAC honors.

Family Ties: Rollins’ father, mother and brother played collegiate basketball at Davenport University.

Notable Recognitions: First-team All-MAC (2022), MAC Freshman of the Year (2021), MAC All-Freshman Team (2021), Detroit First Team All-State (2020)

Fun Fact: During the 2021-22 season, Rollins scored 641 points for the University of Toledo, the third-most in a season in school history.

The Warriors selected Gui Santos with the 55th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. Santos, 20, made his professional debut for the Minas of the Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB) and Basketball Champions League Americas, becoming a regular starter for the club this season, averaging 10.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 25.8 minutes over 46 games played.

Family Ties: Santos’ father is was a former professional basketball player who played five seasons in the NBB league.

Notable Recognitions: Gold Medal with Brazil at the 2019 FIBA South American U-17 Championships, Nike Hoop Summit Participant (2021)

Fun Fact: Santos made his Brazil Senior National Team debut in 2022 during FIBA Americas Qualifiers.

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15 Facts About The Dubs Draftees

Warriors President of Basketball Operations/General Manager Bob Myers met with the media following the 2022 Draft, presented by Oracle, to discuss the Warriors draft picks of Patrick Baldwin Jr. and Gui Santos, as well as the acquisition of Ryan Rollins.

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Bob Myers Discusses the Golden State Warriors 2022 Draft Class

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The Golden State Warriors have selected guard/forward Patrick Baldwin Jr. with the 28th overall pick and Gui Santos with the 55th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Baldwin Jr., 19, averaged 12.1 points and 5.8 rebounds in 11 games (10 starts) during his freshman season at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The 6’9” guard/forward posted the school’s first double-double by a freshman in his debut since 2008, with 21 points and 11 rebounds against North Dakota, and tied the Milwaukee record for most three-pointers without a miss (six) as part of a career-high 26-point game vs. Robert Morris.

Santos, 20, averaged 10.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 25.8 minutes over 46 games (29 starts) with Minas, in both the Brazilian Basketball League and Basketball Champions League America. He was one of 13 players invited to play with the 2021 Nike Hoop Summit World Team.

Earlier tonight, the Warriors acquired the draft rights to Ryan Rollins, the 44th overall selection, from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Tyrese Martin (the 51st overall selection) and cash considerations.

This past season, the Warriors won their seventh title in franchise history, defeating the Boston Celtics, 4-2, in the 2022 NBA Finals. Golden State became the 15th team among the four major professional sports (NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL), and first Bay Area franchise, to win at least four championships in an eight-year span.

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Warriors Select Patrick Baldwin Jr. (#28) & Gui Santos (#55) in 2022 NBA Draft, Presented by Oracle

With the 55th pick of the 2022 NBA Draft, the Warriors selected Gui Santos from Brazil.

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Gui Santos Analysis | 2022 NBA Draft (ESPN)

With the 44th pick of the 2022 NBA Draft, the Warriors acquired Ryan Rollins from the University of Toledo via a trade with the Atlanta Hawks.