From the city park in Utica (population: 145) to Central Park in New York City (population: 8,623,000), Ron Baker has had one of the more improbable journeys to the NBA.
But Baker’s future is now in limbo after the New York Knicks announced on Thursday they are releasing him to make room to sign Allonzo Trier. Baker has played for the Knicks the last three seasons since finishing off an All-American career at Wichita State, and his hustle and determination have made him a fan favorite.
“NYK was truly great to me,” Baker posted on Twitter on Thursday afternoon.