At one time, Vin Baker was an all-star and averaging a double-double in the NBA. Now, the No. 8 overall pick in the 1993 draft earns money in a decidedly different way.
Baker made millions while playing in the NBA but, unfortunately, does not have much left of it. A battle with alcoholism during his career, having others handle his money and not keeping track of it, and exorbitant spending led to Baker’s fortune being squandered away. Today, you can find him working at a Starbucks in Rhode Island where he’s hoping to land a management position.
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