OT: Vin Baker broke?

phoolishly_insane · Post #1 » by **phoolishly_insane** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 11:40 pm

http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/bask ... id=1073509

OLD SAYBROOK, Conn. - A bank is foreclosing on the Old Saybrook restaurant owned by former Celtics [team stats] forward Vin Baker.

Another Sprewell case. :nonono:

TreyAllen34 · Post #2 » by **TreyAllen34** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 11:57 pm

I doubt he's broke, he probably just doesn't know how to run a restaurant

Joebiscuit · Post #3 » by **Joebiscuit** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 12:30 am

TreyAllen34 wrote:I doubt he's broke, he probably just doesn't know how to run a restaurant

That is my guess as well. Many former sports guys have had their business fail. Remember MVP.com? This was a sports merchandise website run by Elway Jordan and Gretzky that failed miserably.

sox839 · Post #4 » by **sox839** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 12:41 am

I don't live that far from that restaurant and there was a place there beforethat and it also closed. In the local paper when he first opened it said he put alot of money into the place tp get it ready. Perhaps itsthelocation bcause a previous owner had failed. People who have met Vin say he is very humble and a nive down to earth guy. I doubt he is broke.

Post #5 » by **Spin Move** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 12:42 am

Who would have thought A pint of Jim Beam free with every meal wouldn't be a succesful business strategy

ARB729 · Post #6 » by **ARB729** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 2:38 am

Oh poor Ginny Baker ...

nasbahceltic · Post #7 » by **nasbahceltic** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 3:06 am

Deserves it after all the money he stole over his career

Fencer reregistered · Post #8 » by **Fencer reregistered** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 3:57 am

It's said that movie stars blow money on houses and athletes blow money on restaurants.

Not that athletes don't get nice cribs now too ...

cfan79 · Post #9 » by **cfan79** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 5:19 am

I guess the restaurant served alcohol and Gin Baker helped himself... don't judge me you were thinking it too.

phoolishly_insane · Post #10 » by **phoolishly_insane** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 5:26 am

SalariesAbout salary data / Convert to CSV / Convert to PRE / Click column headers to sort
Season Team Lg Salary
1993-94 Milwaukee Bucks NBA $866,000
1994-95 Milwaukee Bucks NBA $1,065,300
1995-96 Milwaukee Bucks NBA $3,765,000
1996-97 Milwaukee Bucks NBA $3,765,000
1997-98 Seattle Supersonics NBA $4,064,373
1998-99 Seattle Supersonics NBA $4,264,000
1999-00 Seattle Supersonics NBA $9,000,000
2000-01 Seattle Supersonics NBA $10,130,000
2001-02 Seattle Supersonics NBA $11,250,000
2002-03 Boston Celtics NBA $12,375,000
2003-04 Boston Celtics NBA $13,500,000
2003-04 New York Knickerbockers NBA $13,500,000
2004-05 New York Knickerbockers NBA $5,333,333
2004-05 Houston Rockets NBA $5,333,333
2005-06 Boston Celtics NBA $5,333,333
2005-06 Houston Rockets NBA $3,850,000
2006-07 Minnesota Timberwolves NBA $86,221
2006-07 Boston Celtics NBA $5,243,334
Career (may be incomplete) 112,724,227

How can he not afford to keep the restaurant?

RondoGreen9 · Post #11 » by **RondoGreen9** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 7:55 am

phoolishly_insane wrote:SalariesAbout salary data / Convert to CSV / Convert to PRE / Click column headers to sort
Season Team Lg Salary
1993-94 Milwaukee Bucks NBA $866,000
1994-95 Milwaukee Bucks NBA $1,065,300
1995-96 Milwaukee Bucks NBA $3,765,000
1996-97 Milwaukee Bucks NBA $3,765,000
1997-98 Seattle Supersonics NBA $4,064,373
1998-99 Seattle Supersonics NBA $4,264,000
1999-00 Seattle Supersonics NBA $9,000,000
2000-01 Seattle Supersonics NBA $10,130,000
2001-02 Seattle Supersonics NBA $11,250,000
2002-03 Boston Celtics NBA $12,375,000
2003-04 Boston Celtics NBA $13,500,000
2003-04 New York Knickerbockers NBA $13,500,000
2004-05 New York Knickerbockers NBA $5,333,333
2004-05 Houston Rockets NBA $5,333,333
2005-06 Boston Celtics NBA $5,333,333
2005-06 Houston Rockets NBA $3,850,000
2006-07 Minnesota Timberwolves NBA $86,221
2006-07 Boston Celtics NBA $5,243,334
Career (may be incomplete) 112,724,227

How can he not afford to keep the restaurant?

That is just great research, fantastic job.
:clap:

bruno sundov · Post #12 » by **bruno sundov** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 11:59 am

phoolishly_insane wrote:SalariesAbout salary data / Convert to CSV / Convert to PRE / Click column headers to sort
Season Team Lg Salary
1993-94 Milwaukee Bucks NBA $866,000
1994-95 Milwaukee Bucks NBA $1,065,300
1995-96 Milwaukee Bucks NBA $3,765,000
1996-97 Milwaukee Bucks NBA $3,765,000
1997-98 Seattle Supersonics NBA $4,064,373
1998-99 Seattle Supersonics NBA $4,264,000
1999-00 Seattle Supersonics NBA $9,000,000
2000-01 Seattle Supersonics NBA $10,130,000
2001-02 Seattle Supersonics NBA $11,250,000
2002-03 Boston Celtics NBA $12,375,000
2003-04 Boston Celtics NBA $13,500,000
2003-04 New York Knickerbockers NBA $13,500,000
2004-05 New York Knickerbockers NBA $5,333,333
2004-05 Houston Rockets NBA $5,333,333
2005-06 Boston Celtics NBA $5,333,333
2005-06 Houston Rockets NBA $3,850,000
2006-07 Minnesota Timberwolves NBA $86,221
2006-07 Boston Celtics NBA $5,243,334
Career (may be incomplete) 112,724,227

How can he not afford to keep the restaurant?

That is insane. He made that much money and lived up to none of his contract. Holy ****. That is I live in CT, take my private jet to spain, and hop on my '200 yacht type of money. WOW!!!

Luxurytaxlotterybust · Post #13 » by **Luxurytaxlotterybust** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 4:33 pm

Just sad. I really wish the Celtics had made a condition of him getting his buyout mandatory counseling and financial planning.

I really think teams can take a small step in helping these guys live more responsible lives.

Pats19andO · Post #14 » by **Pats19andO** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 10:50 pm

I heard they pulled his liqour license too thats why he stopped payin for iit