Vin Baker

It’s all about Vin Baker this week! The Best-Kept Secret out of Connecticut joins the pod to talk about his journey from University of Hartford to 4x NBA All-Star to Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach. Vin looks back on his years facing off against some of the NBA’s greatest centers, being an original member of Jordan Brand, winning a championship as a coach, the power of vulnerability and overcoming addiction. 

1. Old Saybrook, summer hoops in Florida, attending UConn camp
2. University of Hartford, “America’s Best-Kept Secret” article, NBA draft experience
3. Playing against Patrick Ewing, Alonzo Mourning and Olajuwan
4. Glenn Robinson’s $100 mil, Jordan Brand, Seattle SuperSonics
5. Gary Payton, NY Knicks, taking mental health seriously
6. Getting hired by the Bucks, Giannis and Dame, winning a championship   
7. 2000 Olympics and Vince Carter’s dunk

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