<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">NORWICH, Conn. -- Former NBA All-Star Vin Baker, whose 14-year NBA career was marred by bouts of depression and alcoholism, was charged early Tuesday with drunken driving after leaving a casino. The 35-year-old Baker was spotted driving erratically after leaving Foxwoods Resort Casino, according to a state police report. He failed a sobriety test and was charged with driving while impaired. State police spokesman Lt. J. Paul Vance described Baker's demeanor as cooperative. Baker's agent, Charles Grantham, said he hasn't talked to his client and declined comment. A four-time All-Star forward who attended the University of Hartford, Baker averaged 15.0 points and 7.4 rebounds in the NBA. The 6-foot-11 forward was a member of the gold medal-winning Olympic team in 2000 and enjoyed his best seasons with Milwaukee and Seattle. Baker's alcoholism forced the Boston Celtics to cut him midway through the 2003-04 season. He later admitted drinking in his hotel room after playing poorly and showing up to practice with alcohol on his breath.</div> Source: ESPN.com
Psh, Baker was good, but he was always troubled with drinking. Hopefully he'll go to rehab or just clean up his act. He used to be respected, now he will lose respect if he continues his ways.
lol @ Gin Baker...........man Vinny is another one of those sport "what ifs".....he was such a great young versatile talent...
I've been rooting for Vin Baker to overcome this, but it's hard for me to feel sorry for him since he's had numerous chances. The NBA is a great opportunity which millions (maybe billions) of people dream of.
<div class="quote_poster">Shard Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Gin Baker ahahaha. I remember when I had a Vin Baker jersey. Sad stuff.</div> I remember in NBA Live 05 when I had him on the Knicks, he was crap. like 55 rating, I always traded him for Shaq because it was Season and I could do what I want.
I still can't understand how people can easily get away with DUI charges!! They put not only themselves, but alot of innocent people in danger. Kinda sad.
