Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the detailed profile of Vin Baker:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Vincent Lamont Baker
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on November 23, 1971
  • Hometown: Lake Wales, Florida, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 11 inches (2.11 meters)
  • Weight: 240 pounds (109 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet 0 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 18 (US)
  • Number: 42, 34, 8
  • Position: Power forward / Center
  • High School: Old Saybrook High School (Old Saybrook, Connecticut)
  • College: University of Hartford (1989–1993)
  • NBA Draft: 1993 NBA Draft, 1st round, 8th overall pick by the Milwaukee Bucks
  • Teams Played For:
    • Milwaukee Bucks (1993–1997)
    • Seattle SuperSonics (1997–2002)
    • Boston Celtics (2002–2004)
    • New York Knicks (2004–2005)
    • Houston Rockets (2005)
    • Los Angeles Clippers (2006)
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Kids: Baker has multiple children, including Vin Baker Jr., who has pursued basketball.
  • Siblings: Not widely documented.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Vin Baker’s player archetype was that of a skilled interior scoring big, a power forward-center who combined touch, strength, and mobility to operate as both a low-post threat and a face-up option. At 6-foot-11 and 240 pounds, he had the size to play inside but moved well enough to run the floor and finish with agility, which made him more fluid than a purely bruising big man. Defensively, he fit best as a physical frontcourt presence who could rebound, use his length around the rim, and hold position in the paint, while offensively he was most effective as a secondary focal point who scored on post-ups, short jumpers, rolls, and interior touch shots rather than as a stretch shooter or primary initiator. His overall play style blended finesse and power, giving teams a dependable inside scorer with enough athleticism and versatility to impact the game without needing everything built around him. (Basketball Reference)

Fun Facts

  • Vin Baker became a minister, author, and motivational speaker after he retired from the NBA.

Sources:

Basketball-Reference — Vin Baker Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
NBA.com — 2017-18 New York Knicks Media Guide