Continuing the old-school feel of late, Vin Baker has been signed by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Recent news has seen Shawn Kemp (almost) try out with the Chicago Bulls, Christian Laettner talk about a comeback with his new investment -- the Grizzlies -- and Kenny Anderson attempt to get a look-in with the Blazers. Now Baker has signed a deal in Minneapolis, backing up Kevin Garnett. It will be interesting to see how he performs, though I'm sure the T-Wolves are not expecting too much from the 8th pick in the 1993 Draft, who did not see much burn last season with the Clippers.
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I'd advise the Wolves to beware of Vin Baker. His problem has been with alcohol and I don't know if its out of his life yet. Even if he's sober and well, he isn't much of a player anymore. Not sure what they are bringing him in for.
Yeah, I'm not sure either. Perhaps they are living in the past like a lot of other NBA followers and are just hoping that a guy like Vin/Shawn/Rodman can contribute, even though their off-court problems and age prohibit it.
They are probably hoping that Baker will be rejuvenated and regain some of his prior basketball form. Maybe hoping he'll be a serviceable bench player.
Whatever the case, I hope he can get over alcohol. Get his life right first and then worry about basketball.
Agree with you 100% on that...
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