Vin Baker: Manager At A Starbucks
Vin Baker enjoyed a long and successful career in the NBA – 13 years to be more specific! However, he lost the fortune that he earned in the NBA while he was fighting alcoholism. Today, he works as a manager at Starbucks as well as a church minister. He is aware of people’s opinion regarding his job at Starbucks but he is okay with it. He explained, “I was an alcoholic, I lost a fortune. I had a great talent and lost it. For the people on the outside looking in, they’re like ‘Wow.’ For me, I’m 43 and I have four kids. I have to pick up the pieces.”
Vin Baker: Manager At A Starbucks
Greg Oden: Student
Greg Oden joined the Portland Trailblazers in 2007 and was the first overall draft pick. He was selected by the Portland Trailblazers because they hoped that he would be the face of the franchise. His career was injury-laden and had him playing a total of 23 games in the NBA. His retirement was due to some chronic foot problems. After his NBA stint, he went back to the academic world and worked as the student manager at Ohio State’s men’s basketball. The said position allowed him to go back to school, take some classes, and eventually transition into a new career.
Greg Oden: Student
