Aron Baynes can’t pick a favorite hat, which is understandable, since the former Celtics center owns “multiple hundreds” of caps in different sizes and colors, crossing lines between sports and countries.
The collection is about more than fashion for the 33-year-old, who currently plays for the Phoenix Suns. His hats are a way for him to connect with family, his roots, and his fans. More recently, Baynes has begun to collect minor league baseball hats, with unique logos and team names that foster community when he wears them.
“I liked hats, but didn’t have an affinity for anything in particular,” Baynes recently told MiLB.