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Venom · 01-23-2004, 06:59 PM

Vin Baker was suspended indefinitely by the Boston Celtics on Friday for failing to comply with his aftercare program.

The suspension took effect immediately, and Baker missed the Celtics' game against the Washington Wizards.
It's the second time this season that Baker, who struggled with alcoholism last spring, has been suspended by the team for failing to comply with his recovery program. On Jan. 7, he was suspended for three games.

The team said it was notified of the violation by a doctor jointly selected by Baker and the team to oversee his aftercare. The Celtics did not specify the nature of the violation.

"We were sorry to learn of Vin's noncompliance," team CEO and managing partner Wyc Grousbeck said. "As we have said throughout this process, we will continue to wish Vin the very best in his aftercare and will refrain from further comment."

Baker practiced with the team Thursday, but he had not gotten off the bench in three of five games since returning from his first suspension.

That just goes to show that money doesn't mean a thing unless your happy with yourself. Money just intensifies your problems and weaknesses. My prayers go out the Baker because he's a good man.

Park Bear · 01-24-2004, 05:27 PM

I hope he gets help, at one time he was a force in the NBA and could have been a real impact player.

Venom · 03-12-2004, 04:30 PM

HE"S BACK!!! — Vin Baker knows he's running out of chances to prove he can stay sober and contribute in the NBA. The New York Knicks are willing to give him that opportunity.

The former All-Star signed Friday with the Knicks for the rest of the season, a day after winning his arbitration case against the NBA. He was added to the active roster immediately, and coach Lenny Wilkens said Baker would play Friday night against Philadelphia.
"I'm taking this opportunity as my last chance to come out and not only play basketball, but as a person, I don't want to make the same mistakes," the 32-year-old Baker said. "I'm going to try my hardest from day to day not to make the same mistakes that I've made in the past."

Glad to hear that somebody is giving him another chance. If he can play 75-80% of his potential, he will make the Knicks a sleeper in the Eastern Conf. playoffs. Watch out!

Too bad they got rid of Van Horn.

01-23-2004, 06:59 PM	#1
Venom Club Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Bolingbrook, IL Posts: 1,906	Bad News 'Bout Vin Baker...... Vin Baker was suspended indefinitely by the Boston Celtics on Friday for failing to comply with his aftercare program. The suspension took effect immediately, and Baker missed the Celtics' game against the Washington Wizards. It's the second time this season that Baker, who struggled with alcoholism last spring, has been suspended by the team for failing to comply with his recovery program. On Jan. 7, he was suspended for three games. The team said it was notified of the violation by a doctor jointly selected by Baker and the team to oversee his aftercare. The Celtics did not specify the nature of the violation. "We were sorry to learn of Vin's noncompliance," team CEO and managing partner Wyc Grousbeck said. "As we have said throughout this process, we will continue to wish Vin the very best in his aftercare and will refrain from further comment." Baker practiced with the team Thursday, but he had not gotten off the bench in three of five games since returning from his first suspension. That just goes to show that money doesn't mean a thing unless your happy with yourself. Money just intensifies your problems and weaknesses. My prayers go out the Baker because he's a good man. __________________ "It's rare today that a man can enjoy a good cigar, a glass of fine scotch, and the company of a good friend." - Denny Crane-

01-24-2004, 05:27 PM	#2
Park Bear Herf Meister Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 8,749	I hope he gets help, at one time he was a force in the NBA and could have been a real impact player. __________________ "if what he teachs is false, it will be found out and it will pass. But if it is from God, no one will be able to stop it."

03-12-2004, 04:30 PM	#3
Venom Club Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Bolingbrook, IL Posts: 1,906	HE"S BACK!!! — Vin Baker knows he's running out of chances to prove he can stay sober and contribute in the NBA. The New York Knicks are willing to give him that opportunity. The former All-Star signed Friday with the Knicks for the rest of the season, a day after winning his arbitration case against the NBA. He was added to the active roster immediately, and coach Lenny Wilkens said Baker would play Friday night against Philadelphia. "I'm taking this opportunity as my last chance to come out and not only play basketball, but as a person, I don't want to make the same mistakes," the 32-year-old Baker said. "I'm going to try my hardest from day to day not to make the same mistakes that I've made in the past." Glad to hear that somebody is giving him another chance. If he can play 75-80% of his potential, he will make the Knicks a sleeper in the Eastern Conf. playoffs. Watch out! Too bad they got rid of Van Horn. __________________ "It's rare today that a man can enjoy a good cigar, a glass of fine scotch, and the company of a good friend." - Denny Crane-