Last Updated on April 16, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s the detailed profile of Maceo Baston:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Maceo Demond Baston
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born May 29, 1976
  • Hometown: Corsicana, Texas, USA
  • Height: 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
  • Weight: 230 lbs (104 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 ft 3 in (2.21 m)
  • Shoe Size: Size 18 (US)
  • Number: #9, #13, #4 (varied across teams)
  • Position: Power Forward / Small Forward
  • High School: H. Grady Spruce High School, Dallas, Texas
  • College: University of Michigan (1994–1998)
  • NBA Draft: Selected 58th overall in the 1998 NBA Draft by the Chicago Bulls
  • Teams Played For:
    • NBA:
      • Toronto Raptors (2003, 2007–2008)
      • Indiana Pacers (2006–2007)
      • Detroit Pistons (2008–2009)
    • International:
      • Maccabi Tel Aviv (Israel, 2003–2006, 2009)
      • Joventut Badalona (Spain)
      • Pallacanestro Cantù (Italy)
  • Championship Rings:
    • No NBA Championships
    • 2× EuroLeague Champion with Maccabi Tel Aviv (2004, 2005)
  • Kids: Maceo Baston has two children, but their names are not widely publicized.
  • Siblings: Information on siblings is not publicly available.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Maceo Baston’s player archetype was an athletic rim-running big, the kind of power forward who brought value through vertical spacing, shot blocking, rebounding, and energy rather than half-court creation. Defensively, he fit as a weak-side rim protector and interior disruptor, using his length, timing, and explosiveness to challenge shots around the basket and clean up possessions on the glass. Offensively, his role was built on finishing plays close to the rim, diving hard in pick-and-roll actions, converting dump-offs and lobs, and generating second-chance points instead of operating as a featured scorer. Physically, Baston had the profile of a springy, mobile frontcourt athlete at roughly 6-foot-9 to 6-foot-10 with a lean, explosive build, and his overall play style was defined by quick lifts, above-the-rim finishing, active defense, and high-motor interior play. (Euroleague Basketball)

Sources:

Basketball-Reference.com — Maceo Baston Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
EuroLeague Basketball — MACEO BASTON Profile
Sports-Reference.com — Maceo Baston College Stats