Baldwin Shares How His Father Influenced Him! Reveals to Sportal: "When He Pulls Out Two Tapes, One is From Croatia..." /VIDEO/

"It takes a little time to get used to the new rules. You know, everything is different with steps, picking up the ball, fouls... It's a bunch of things that take a few practices to get accustomed to, and then you're ready. But at the end of the day, it's basketball, and at the highest level." - Patrick Baldwin

"Honestly, probably the three-second rule in the paint on defense. Here, you can really stand down there and hold that low post position for quite a while, whereas in the NBA, if you're in the paint for two and a half seconds, you already feel like three seconds have passed." - Patrick Baldwin

"I think whenever you have a shorter court, it just forces you to be more tactically mature by nature. You have less space, and taller, bigger players occupy that small space, so it's definitely a different game." - Patrick Baldwin

"Of course, but shooting isn't something you can always rely on 100 percent. You have to bring other things to the game, and I think those things are most important for me – bringing intensity, defense, rebounding, and the shots will come naturally." - Patrick Baldwin

"He told me about fans throwing things onto the court, the intensity of those games, and honestly, the talent he played with and against at that time. So, a couple of times he dusted off old tapes and showed me some games. He really prepared me well, even long before this, to play at this level." - Patrick Baldwin

"He has two tapes he loves to show me: his tape from Croatia and a college game against Minnesota where he scored about 27 points and had some dunks. He always wanted to remind me that he was a good athlete in his day. I always knew that, but he loves that video." - Patrick Baldwin

"A really big influence. He put a ball in my hands practically from birth. He was not only my father but also my coach, my strength and conditioning coach, my nutritionist... He was everything to me up until this point." - Patrick Baldwin

"One hundred percent, yes, one hundred percent. There was no Plan B, no other option... For him, it was just basketball. But he made sure I was versatile, and I had other opportunities, but I love basketball, and that's what I ultimately pursued." - Patrick Baldwin

"I think setting goals is very difficult when you're in a new environment. I think it all comes down to being consistent every day, sticking to your habits, and detaching yourself from the ultimate outcome. As long as I show up to practice, stay true to my habits and professionalism, I think success will come on its own." - Patrick Baldwin