Why Celtics' Jordan Walsh hair condition leaves him bald, and how he inspires others

Jordan Walsh stands out on the basketball court as an inspirational story for those with the same hair condition as him.

The Boston Celtics forward and his alopecia universalis impact his appearance, but he wasn't without inspiration of his own.

Walsh looked up to former NBA player Charlie Villanueva, who had the same condition.

“He was really helpful, more than anything off the court,” Walsh told Celtics Wire in 2023. “Just with my head, my confidence, just stuff like that, because he understands what I’ve been through. I can tell him everything and he’s been through the same thing. He’s got great advice.”

Now, it's Walsh in the NBA doing his best to show what he's made of.

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What is Jordan Walsh's hair condition?

Jordan Walsh has alopecia universalis.

It's an autoimmune condition that causes total hair loss, both on the head and all over the body.

How Jordan Walsh embraces his alopecia

Jordan Walsh doesn't want others with his condition to feel alone.

He told The Athletic he was bullied growing up, but in a video put together by the NBA G League, Walsh said, "I hope I can be a beacon of light" for kids who have the same condition.

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Who is Jordan Walsh?

Jordan Walsh is a 21-year old forward for the Celtics.

He was a second-round pick in the 2023 NBA Draft out of the University of Arkansas.

Walsh won an NBA championship in 2024 with the Celtics.

In 2025-26, through the end of January, he's averaging 5.7 points and 4.3 rebounds per game while shooting 53.2% from the floor, 40.8% from 3-point range and 76.9% from the line.

He has made a solid NBA career for himself already, and his game still has more room to grow to continue to allow him to shine for those who look up to him.

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