Maccabi Tel Aviv Signs Guard Kamar Baldwin, Hoping for Impact

Maccabi Tel Aviv has officially signed guard Kamar Baldwin, who arrives in playing condition, unlike Pierria Henry who will only be available in January. Baldwin, 29, joins the team with EuroLeague experience and is expected to fill the void left by Efthimios Londrigg. He has played three seasons in the EuroLeague, averaging 5.6 points per game for a bottom-tier team, with his best season being his first with Baskonia.

Baldwin began his basketball journey at a young age, excelling in high school and college at Butler University. Despite a successful college career, he was not drafted and moved to Europe, playing in Turkey and Germany before a stint in the G-League with the Boston Celtics' development team. A strong season in Trento, Italy, led him to the EuroLeague and an unexpected call-up to the Georgian national team, where he impressed during EuroBasket 2022, showcasing his offensive capabilities against top teams like Spain and France.

He then signed with Bayern Munich for the 2025/26 season but was sidelined by a groin injury for most of that season. This current season, he has seen more playing time, contributing as a rotation player for a mid-tier team. Maccabi Tel Aviv had been tracking Baldwin for some time, and he now joins the club.

Baldwin, 1.85 meters tall, can play both point guard and shooting guard positions, a flexibility that could be valuable for Maccabi, especially with other guards also capable of playing multiple positions. He describes himself as a point guard who can play both positions, aggressive on both ends of the court, and a good defender. Offensively, he can draw fouls and find teammates in pick-and-roll situations. He is expected to serve as the primary point guard during Londrigg's absence, though his shooting consistency remains a question mark.

Baldwin is in his third EuroLeague season but has yet to fully establish himself in the competition due to various factors, including adapting to complex systems and injuries. Coach Oded Kattash's system, which allows players freedom, might suit Baldwin, who impressed in the European Championship. While Baldwin may not solve all of Maccabi Tel Aviv's issues, his addition is seen as a step in the right direction to address weaknesses.