Maccabi Tel Aviv Signs Guard Kamar Baldwin

Maccabi Tel Aviv has officially signed guard Kamar Baldwin, who arrives in game-ready condition. The 29-year-old guard joins from Bayern Munich, where he averaged 5.6 points in 13.4 minutes per game in the EuroLeague this season. Baldwin, who has played in the EuroLeague for three seasons, is expected to help fill the void left by Efthimios Londrig.

Baldwin began his basketball career at a young age and excelled in college at Butler University, where he was a four-year starter and ranked among the all-time leaders in points and steals. Despite his collegiate success, he was not drafted and pursued a career in Europe, playing for teams in Turkey, Germany, and Italy before joining the EuroLeague.

His EuroLeague career began with Baskonia, where he struggled to adapt to coach Pablo Laso's system. After one season, he moved to Bayern Munich. During his time with the Georgian national team, under coach Alexander Dzikic, Baldwin showcased his potential, delivering strong performances in EuroBasket, including a 24-point effort against France. He then signed with Bayern Munich for the 2025/26 season but was sidelined for most of it due to a groin injury.

Baldwin, standing at 1.85 meters, is capable of playing both point guard and shooting guard positions, a versatility that could be valuable for Maccabi Tel Aviv, especially with other guards also playing multiple positions. He describes himself as a point guard who can play both positions, aiming to bring aggressiveness to both ends of the court. He is also noted as a capable defender and has shown an ability to draw fouls and find teammates in pick-and-roll situations. While he may serve as the primary point guard during Londrig's absence, his shooting ability remains a question mark, as is the case for several Maccabi players. Baldwin is seen as a step in the right direction for Maccabi Tel Aviv, aiming to improve the team's weaknesses.