Ron Baker
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Ron Baker Does The Little Things
Ron Baker saw the two little boys sitting baseline at a recent Knicks game and he remembered what it was like to be that age, to be starstruck by the stars at Kansas, Kansas State and Wichita State. Baker jogged to the Knicks locker room at The Garden, grabbed a pair of sneakers and socks, […]
Baker Reminding Knicks What He Brings to the Table
Ron Baker became not just Knicks fans favorite rookie, the shaggy-haired dogged guard who left everything on the court – including skin – became a teammate favorite. Carmelo Anthony dubbed him Ron Burgundy, even if Baker didn’t have the bulging biceps of the legendary San Diego news anchor. Hard work, not you Mr. Burgundy, gets […]
Baker & Randle Making Their Case
You’re an NBA GM. You’re looking for a backup, if not starting point guard for next season. Here are two players under consideration: They are both undrafted rookies. One stands 6-foot-4, weighs 220 pounds and looks like he could be a heckuva quarterback. The other is 6-foot-2, weighs 185 pounds and looks like he could […]
With Playing Time, Comes Confidence for Baker
To quote Ebby Calvin “Nuke” LaLoosh of Bull Durham fame, Knicks rookie guard Ron Baker had no intention of announcing his presence with authority. Rookies earn their place in the NBA, especially undrafted free agent rookies. Baker has played by the rookie code this season, making the most of every minute of playing time and […]
Ron ‘Burgundy’ Baker Making a Name for Himself
Step aside Stephen King. Move over James Patterson. There’s a new best-selling author on the horizon and he plays for the Knicks. You’ve probably heard about the literary accomplishments of Ron Baker. His children’s book, “You’re Too Big to Dream Small,” has been something of a cult hit in Baker’s home state of Kansas. Baker […]
