Get to know Vin Baker’s net worth and all the facts and details about the former NBA player

Get to know Vin Baker’s net worth and all the facts and details about the former NBA player

Claudia Kogi
updated at December 3, 2023 at 3:22 PM

Meet Vinny Lamont Baker, "America's Best-Kept Secret" and one of basketball's most popular and controversial players. As a starter, he is an American-based retired basketball player who played for Milwaukee Bucks, Seattle SuperSonics, Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Houston Rockets, and Los Angeles Clippers and is currently the assistant coach of Milwaukee Bucks. How has all this success translated to Vin Baker's net worth?

Vin Baker's net worth
Vin Baker looks on before the game against the Boston Celtics during the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference semifinals on 15 May 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. Photo: David Dow (Modified author)
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Although he comes out as one sought-after personality with a somewhat controversial history, it does not deter the fact that he was one of the best power forwards the National Basketball Association, NBA, has ever seen. Most fans have wondered, what is Vin Baker doing now and how has all the controversies affected his worth?

Vin Baker's profile summary

Full name

Vinny Lamont Baker

Date of birth

23 November 1971

Age

52 years of age as of November 2023

Place of birth

Lake Wales, Florida, the United States of America

Nationality

American

Ethnicity

Mixed

Zodiac sign

Sagittarius

Religion

Christianity

Parents

Jean and James Baker

Height

6 feet 11 inches or 211 centimetres

Weight

240 pounds or 109 kilograms

Relationship/Marital status

Married

Wife

Shawnee Baker

Kids

Vin Jr, Aria, Sanai, and Kam

Education

Old Saybrook, Connecticut and Hartford Hawks

Profession

Former professional basketball player and current assistant coach of Milwaukee Bucks

Net worth

Approximately $500,000

Social media presence

X (Twitter)

How old is Vin Baker?

Vin Baker (age 52 years as of November 2023) was born on 23 November 1971 in Lake Wales, Florida, the United States of America, to Jean and James Baker. Vin is often described as one of the best, and his jersey (#42) hangs on the wall of Chase Arena in the Reich Family Pavilion.

Vin Baker's family
Retired basketball player, Vin, attends Nickelodeon's 13th Annual Worldwide Day of Play on 17 September 2016 in Brooklyn, New York. Photo: Bryan Bedder
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How tall is Vin Baker?

The American national, Vin Baker, stands at a height of over 2 meters, 6 feet 11 inches or 211 centimetres, weighs 240 pounds or 109 kilograms.

What is Vin Baker's net worth?

According to Celebrity Net Worth, the former professional basketball player has an estimated net worth of $500,000. Most of his net worth is from his career stint with the Bucks until 1997 and with Seattle SuperSonics, Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Houston Rockets, and Los Angeles Clippers.

Vin Baker's net worth, however, is expected to immensely increase following his current role as the assistant coach of the Milwaukee Bucks team.

Vin Baker's salary and career earnings

Vin is regarded among the most talented NBA players even after his retirement. Like other former basketball players, he accumulated much money through the league. Here is a breakdown of how much he earned during his active days,

SeasonsAmount (US Dollar)

1993-1997

9,461,300

1997-2002

38,708,373

2002-2005

31,208,333

2004-2005

3,500,000

2005-2006

5,333,333

2005-2006

3,850,000

2006-2007

5,243,334

2006-2007

86,221

Total97,390,894

Vin Baker's salary as an assistant coach

The former professional basketball player started working as an assistant coach for the Milwaukee Bucks in 2018. Allegedly, Vin Baker's net worth is increased with $400,000 every basketball season.

How did Vin Baker lose his wealth?

According to Forbes, he lost approximately $100 million following his intense alcohol addiction. Various online platforms claimed he spent about $1 million a day.

Vin Baker's career stats

Is Vin Baker a hall of famer?
Baker talks to kids during the Jr NBA skills competition regional finals held at Chelsea Piers in Stamford, Connecticut on 5 June 2016. Photo: Steven Freeman
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The NBA athlete debuted in the sport's arena when he played at Hartford from 1989 until 1993 and earned America East Conference Player of the Year honours during his final season. His skills were undeniably incredible, and the Milwaukee Bucks selected him eighth overall in the 1993 NBA Draft.

He played with the Bucks from 1993 to 1997 and later spent time with other teams, including the Seattle SuperSonics, Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Houston Rockets, and Los Angeles Clippers. He recorded fantastic stats throughout his playing career, finishing with 11,839 points, 5,867 rebounds, and 1,509 assists.

Some of the notable individual achievements include;

  • (1995 - 1998) 4× NBA All-Star
  • (1998) All-NBA Second Team
  • (1997) All-NBA Third Team
  • (1994) NBA All-Rookie First Team
  • (1993) America East Player of the Year
  • (1991 - 1993) 3× First-team All-America East

Is Vin Baker a Hall of Famer?

As of November 2023, the Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach is yet to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Vin Baker's sneakers

The former player owns a signature shoe from Jordan Brand back in 1999, Jordan Jumpman Vindicate Vin Baker. It is still a simple, clean-looking pair of sneakers that often lures his fans.

Vin Baker's salary as an assistant coach
Vin Baker of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts during a game played on 28 February 1997 at Market Square Arena in Indianapolis, Indiana. Photo: Nathaniel S Butler
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Interesting facts about Vin Baker

Aside from his net worth and age, what else do you know about Vin? Here are some facts about the legendary basketball player.

Other than playing for the same NBA teams and being very close, there is nothing else relative about them. Moreover, they have a mutual friend, Gary Payton, who told the Basketball Network;

Shawn and I were close, but Vin and I are on a whole different level. I never wanted this to be my team. Maybe Shawn wanted it to be his team. But people should not lay everything on Shawn. Vin and Shawn are my partners, and at the All-Star Game, we will all hang out together.

2. Does Vin Baker have a foundation?

Vin Baker's salary as an assistant coach
Vin of the Seattle SuperSonics gesturing during the game against the Sacramento Kings at the Arco Arena on 1 March 1999 in Sacramento, California. Photo: Jed Jacobsohn
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The professional basketball player has a foundation named the Stand Tall Foundation. He started it purposefully to help the less fortunate kids.

3. Who is Vin Baker's wife?

The professional basketball player is married to Shawnee Baker. The two tied the knot in 2014 and are blessed with a family of four kids: Vin Jr, Aria, Sanai, and Kam.

Final word

Vin Baker's net worth is primarily acquired through his remarkable career as a professional basketball player and an assistant Milwaukee Bucks coach. His contributions to the sport, unmatched skills, and numerous accolades have solidified his status as a basketball legend.

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Claudia Kogi is a Kenyan content creator with over 3 years of experience. Claudia joined Sportsbrief.com as a writer in January 2022, covering sports and relatable content.