Maurice "Mo" Baker gets tryout with Rockets Maurice “Mo” Baker has received a notice that he will be getting a tryout with the Houston Rockets tonight. The tryout is in Sacramento, where the Rockets are stationed because of a game against the Kings tomorrow night. “I’m really excited to get this opportunity. I was very surprised to get the call,” Baker said when asked about this chance. However, he was definitely worthy of this break. Through 7 games this season, the 6’2” 200 pound point guard has averaged 24.9 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 7 assists per game. He was also named the CBA player of the week for the first week of the season when he averaged 23.8 points, 9.0 rebounds, 8.2 assists, and 5 steals in 5 games for the Wizards. Mo is no stranger to the NBA. Toward the end of last season, the Los Angeles Clippers signed Maurice to a 10-day NBA contract. The following month, he was brought up by the Portland Trail Blazers for 10 days as well. The Dakota Wizards entertain the Idaho Stampede this Friday and Sioux Falls Skyforce this Saturday. Tip-off to both games is at 7:05. Call the Wizards at 258-BALL for ticket information. http://www.dakotawizards.com/newsstory.php?news_item=32 Stats http://www.dakotawizards.com/playerprofile.php?player_id=2
When reading the thread title, was anyone else scratching their head wondering "Why the hell would they be giving Vin Baker a tryout?" More from his bio: Maurice Baker, 6-0, 200, G, Oklahoma St. ’02… The 26-year-old from Madison, IL averaged 17.4 ppg , 5.4 rpg, and 7 asp last season in 34 games with the Wizards… He signed 10-day NBA contracts last year with both the Portland Trail Blazers and the Los Angeles Clippers… Named to All-CBA 1st Team… He was a member of the 2003 Syrian League Regular Season Championship Team in Ittihad, Syria (D1)…. Baker was in training camp with the Phoenix Suns in 2002 and also played on the Rocky Mountain Revue, Phoenix Suns Summer League Team…. At Oklahoma St., Baker averaged 19.8 ppg in 2000-2001 and was awarded Big 12 Conference Newcomer of the Year, the following year Baker averaged 13.3 ppg, 5.5 rpg and 3.3 apg was an All-Big 12 Conference Honorable Mention in 2002… Transferred to Oklahoma State from Dixie Community College (Utah) and was named Big 12 Conference Newcomer of the Year (’01)
This can't be right with numbers like these he should be starting for 90% of the teams in the NBA. He averaged 17.4 ppg , 5.4 rpg, and 7 asp last season in 34 games with the Wizards.
great...its Mo Taylor/Vin Baker trying to disguise themselves as a new player to steal another contract
Dang, I had my flamethrower all primed up and aimed at JVG after reading the title. Then I opened the thread and realized that it wasn't about Vin Baker.
Hopefully JVG will actually play this guy if we sign him. We all know how much playing time guys like Baxter gets. I hope he gets a chance and plays well.
Maurice Baker Maurice “Mo” Baker was touted as a potential second-round steal, but all 29 teams at the 2002 NBA Draft bypassed him. Afterwards, the Oklahoma State star agreed to join the Suns’ summer league roster after previously attending a pre-draft workout at America West Arena last June. The 6-1, 185-pound guard begins his pro career with a reputation of being more of a scorer than a playmaker, but is very strong athletically. As a junior in 2000-01, Baker averaged 19.8 points (30th in nation), 6.7 rebounds and 4.2 assists for the Cowboys. At the Southern California Summer Pro League, the 23-year-old played in four contests and averaged 6.8 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists in limited action before aggravating an ankle injury that bothered him most of his senior season. “Mo Baker is a very good point guard,” assistant coach Mike D’Antoni said. “He has good court awareness. He moves the basketball. He has a toughness to him. He played on almost a broken ankle for us for about two weeks. If he can get well physically, he has a chance.” http://www.nba.com/suns/news/point_guards_0203.html
This could be huge. I mean hell, the guy is almost averaging a triple double. I'd put money on him having a good workout and the Rockets signing him.
