Ron Baker: NBA Journeyman

Ron Baker: NBA Journeyman is a blog about, you guessed it, Ron Baker. Ron is a professional basketball player who has played for several teams in the NBA. The blog chronicles his journey through the NBA, from his early days with the Los Angeles Lakers to his current stint with the Brooklyn Nets

Ron Baker: NBA Journeyman – Early Life and Career

Ron Baker was born in Long Beach California, on March 30, 1993. He was raised in a single-parent household by his mother, Stacie, who worked two jobs to support her family. Growing up, Baker played football and basketball and was a fan of the Los Angeles Lakers He attended Jordan High School where he was a two-sport star in football and basketball.

Baker played college basketball at Wichita State University from 2011 to 2016. As a freshman, he was named the Missouri Valley Conference Freshman of the Year. He helped lead the Shockers to the NCAA tournament four times in his five years at Wichita State including an appearance in the Final Four as a senior in 2016.

Baker went undrafted in the 2016 NBA draft but signed with the New York Knicks after impressing during Summer League play. He spent most of his rookie season with the Knicks’ Development League affiliate, the Westchester Knicks. In 2017-18, Baker saw more action with the Knicks, appearing in 51 games and averaging 4.1 points and 1.9 assists per game

Baker’s NBA Career came to an abrupt end when he was waived by the Knicks midway through the 18-19 season He landed on his feet quickly though, signing with FC Barcelona Lassa of Spain’s top Professional Basketball league just days later. After one season in Barcelona, Baker moved to Turkey, signing with Büyükçekmece Basketbol of the Turkish basketball Super League for 2019-20.

Ron Baker: NBA Journeyman – The New York Knicks

Ron Baker is an American professional basketball player for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Standing at 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m), he plays the guard position. He played college basketball for Scott Community College and Wichita State University. As a member of the Shockers, he helped lead the team to a 35–1 record and a Final Four appearance in the 2013 NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament After going undrafted in the 2016 NBA Draft Baker joined the Knicks for the Summer League and later signed with them for the 2016–17 season.

Ron Baker: NBA Journeyman – The Houston Rockets

Ron Baker is an NBA journeyman who has played for several teams during his career. He was most recently with the Houston Rockets but was traded to the Chicago Bulls in 2020. Baker is known for his strong work ethic and defensive abilities.

Ron Baker: NBA Journeyman – The Los Angeles Lakers

Ron Baker is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played College Basketball for the Wichita State Shockers before being drafted by the New York Knicks with the 44th overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft Baker has also played for the Phoenix Suns and Houston Rockets

Ron Baker: NBA Journeyman – The Cleveland Cavaliers

Ron Baker was born on February 28, 1993, in Hesston, Kansas. Baker is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played College Basketball for Wichita State University Undrafted out of college, Baker signed his first professional contract with the New York Knicks in 2016. He also had stints with the Phoenix Suns and Washington Wizards before landing with the Cavaliers in 2019.

Baker stands at 6’4” and weighs 220 pounds. As a journeyman NBA player Baker has tried to make the most of every opportunity he’s been given. To date, he’s appeared in 129 NBA games and has averaged 3.7 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game

Cleveland will be an important stop for Baker as he looks to carve out a role on a team that is rebuilding following the departure of Lebron James The Cavaliers are committed to giving young players like Baker an opportunity to prove themselves at the NBA level and help the team return to contender status in the Eastern Conference

Ron Baker: NBA Journeyman – The Chicago Bulls

Ron Baker is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Wichita State Shockers Undrafted out of college, he signed with the New York Knicks in 2016. He played two seasons with the Knicks before being waived in 2018. He then joined the Bull’s G League affiliate, the Windy City Bulls. He signed a two-way contract with the Bulls in 2019.

Ron Baker: NBA Journeyman – The Toronto Raptors

Ron Baker is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for Wichita State University. He went undrafted in the 2016 NBA draft but was later signed by the New York Knicks He has also played for the Washington Wizards and the Phoenix Suns

Ron Baker: NBA Journeyman – The Phoenix Suns

Ron Baker is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Wichita State Shockers Undrafted out of college, Baker signed a two-year deal with the New York Knicks in 2016. He was traded to the Suns in 2018.

Baker was born in Hays, Kansas, to parents Kelley and Brad Baker. He has three brothers; Clay, Casey and Connor. He attended Scott Community high school in Scott City, Kansas, where he played basketball and football. In basketball, he was a four-year starter and helped lead his team to a state championship as a junior. As a senior, he averaged 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists per game and was named to the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association All-State team.

Baker played college basketball for Wichita State University from 2012 to 2016. As a freshman, he started 31 of 35 games and averaged 6 points per game He helped lead the Shockers to the NCAA Tournament as a sophomore, junior and senior. As a junior, he averaged 10 points per game and was named to the Missouri Valley Conference All-Defensive team As a senior, he averaged 12 points per game and was again named to the Missouri Valley Conference All-Defensive team.

Baker went undrafted in the 2016 NBA draft but later signed with the New York Knicks on July 7, 2016 after impressing in summer league play. On December 22nd 2017 Ron scored his first professional points on 2 Free throws against Kyrie Irving of the Cleveland Cavaliers On July 6th 2018 Ron was traded by New York along with Landry Nnoko to Phoenix for Ryan Anderson

Ron Baker: NBA Journeyman – The Sacramento Kings

Ron Baker is an NBA journeyman who has played for the Sacramento Kings He was born in 1970 and began his professional basketball career in 1992. He has played for several NBA teams including the Cleveland Cavaliers Chicago Bulls and Houston Rockets He also played in the CBA and the USBL.

Baker is 6’3” and weighs 200 pounds. He attended high school in Flint, Michigan and then went on to play college basketball at Flint Hills Community College He was not drafted by an NBA team but he was signed as a free agent by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 1992.

Baker did not see much playing time with the Cavaliers and was waived after just two games. He then played for the Flint Fuze of the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) for a short time before being signed by the Chicago Bulls in 1993.

Baker again did not see much playing time with his new team and was waived after just four games. He then returned to the CBA, this time playing for the Yakima Sun Kings. In 1994, he was named to the CBA All-Star team

The following year, Baker returned to the NBA, signing a 10-day contract with the Houston Rockets He appeared in four games with the Rockets before being released.

In 1996, Baker signed with The Sacramento Kings but only appeared in six games before being released. Baker continued to play basketball professionally until 1999 when he retired from the game.

Ron Baker: NBA Journeyman – The Future

Ron Baker: NBA Journeyman – The Future

Ron Baker is an American professional Basketball player for the New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for Wichita State University