Robert Baker
PositionPower forward / center
Height6 ft
Height in10
Weight lb210
TeamFree agent
Birth dateJune 28, 1998 (age 28)
Birth placeWoodstock, Georgia, U.S.
High schoolThe Walker School
(Marietta, Georgia)
CollegeHarvard (2016–2020)
Draft year2020
Career start2021
Years 12021
Team 1Iskra Svit
Years 22021–2022
Team 2Stockton Kings
Years 32022–2023
Team 3Lakeland Magic
Years 42023
Team 4Cariduros de Fajardo
Years 52023
Team 5Akita Northern Happinets
Years 62024
Team 6College Park Skyhawks
Years 72024–2025
Team 7Osceola Magic
Years 82025
Team 8Alba Berlin
Years 92025–2026
Team 9New Zealand Breakers
Highlights

Robert Baker II (born June 28, 1998)[1] is an American professional basketball player who last played for the New Zealand Breakers of the Australian National Basketball League (NBL). He played college basketball for the Harvard Crimson.

High school career

Baker attended The Walker School in Marietta, Georgia where he captained the team for three years while becoming the all-time leading scorer with 1,535 career points. He received first team All-State, All-Region, All-County, and team MVP honors as a junior and senior.[2]

College career

Baker played for the Harvard Crimson playing in 99 games and starting 39. He averaged 4.5 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 14.9 minutes per game, while shooting 44.2 percent from the field, 33.5 percent from beyond the arc, and 77.5 percent from the free throw line. As a senior, he played 29 games and started 26 while averaging 7.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 22.3 minutes while shooting 47.2 percent from the field, 35.6 percent from 3-point distance, and 81.8 percent on free throws, which earned him the team's John Harnice '84 Spirit Award.[2][3]

Professional career

Iskra Svit (2021)

After going undrafted in the 2020 NBA draft, Baker signed with Iskra Svit of the Slovak Basketball League on February 1, 2021.[4] In 14 games, he averaged 14.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, 0.9 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.7 blocks in 29.7 minutes.[5]

Stockton Kings (2021–2022)

On October 25, 2021, Baker signed with the Stockton Kings of the NBA G League[6] where he played 26 games and averaged 4.0 points, 2.3 rebounds and 0.2 assists in 10.4 minutes.[5]

Lakeland Magic (2022–2023)

After joining the Oklahoma City Thunder for the 2022 NBA Summer League,[7] Baker was traded to the Lakeland Magic on September 12, 2022.[8] In 32 games, he averaged 11.2 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.2 steals and 2.0 blocks in 24.8 minutes.[5]

Cariduros de Fajardo (2023)

On April 16, 2023, Baker signed with the Cariduros de Fajardo of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional,[9] playing in eight games and averaged 8.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 1.1 block in 15.7 minutes.[5]

Akita Northern Happinets (2023)

After joining the Orlando Magic for the 2023 NBA Summer League,[10] Baker signed with the Akita Northern Happinets of the B.League on July 25, 2023[11] where he played 14 games and averaged 8.9 points, 6.5 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 1.2 steals in 24.9 minutes.[5] On December 1, Baker left Akita.[12]

College Park Skyhawks (2024)

On January 9, 2024, Baker joined the College Park Skyhawks,[13] playing 29 games while averaging 14.7 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 28.2 minutes.[5]

Osceola Magic (2024–2025)

After joining the Atlanta Hawks for the 2024 NBA Summer League,[14] Baker signed with the Orlando Magic on October 12, 2024,[15] but was waived four days later.[16] On October 27, he joined the Osceola Magic.[17]

Alba Berlin (2025)

On February 26, 2025, Baker signed with German club Alba Berlin for the remainder of the season.[18]

Baker joined the Indiana Pacers for the 2025 NBA Summer League.[19]

New Zealand Breakers (2025–2026)

On August 8, 2025, Baker signed with the New Zealand Breakers of the Australian National Basketball League (NBL) for the 2025–26 season.[20] On January 20, 2026, he was ruled out for the rest of the season with an ACL injury.[21] In 21 games, he averaged 10.2 points and 4.8 rebounds per game.[21]

National team

Baker represented the United States men's national basketball team at the 2025 FIBA AmeriCup.[22]

References

  1. ^ "Robert Baker, Jr. – College Stats". Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  2. ^ "Robert Baker – 2019-20 Men's Basketball". GoCrimson.com. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  3. ^ "Men’s Basketball Alumnus Robert Baker II ’20 Signs with Orlando Magic". GoCrimson.com. October 12, 2024. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  4. ^ Duchovič, Michal (February 1, 2021). "Na súpisku Svitu pribudol Robert Baker" (in Slovak). IskraSvit.sk. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  5. ^ "Robert Baker, Jr. Player Profile". RealGM.com. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  6. ^ "Stockton Kings Announce 2021-22 Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. October 25, 2021. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  7. ^ "Thunder Announces 2022 NBA Summer League Roster". NBA.com. July 4, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  8. ^ "Stockton Kings Trade Robert Baker's Returning Player Rights to Lakeland Magic". NBA.com. September 12, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  9. ^ La Guerra del BSN (April 16, 2023). "#BSNPR | OFICIAL: El pívot Robert Baker es el nuevo refuerzo de los Cariduros de Fajardo en sustitución del lesionado Elijah Holman. Baker tiene 24 años, mide 6’10 y tuvo promedios de 10.1 PPG, 6.1 RPG y 1.6 BPG en 21.2 MPG con Lakeland Magic en la G-League. 📱Descarga nuestra app gratis aquí y mantente al día con el BSN: http://guerrabsn.com/app" (in Spanish). No. 1647690459379122178. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  10. ^ "Orlando Magic Announce Roster for NBA2K24 Summer League 2023". NBA.com. June 29, 2023. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  11. ^ "【新入団】ロバート・ベイカー選手 契約合意のお知らせ" (in Japanese). Northern-Happinets.com. July 25, 2023. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  12. ^ "選手契約解除のご報告" (in Japanese). Northern-Happinets.com. December 1, 2023. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  13. ^ "2023-2024 College Park Skyhawks Transaction History". RealGM.com. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  14. ^ Atlanta Hawks (July 5, 2024). "Hawk Boy Summer". No. 1809305197103181924. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  15. ^ "Orlando Magic Sign Free Agent Robert Baker II". NBA.com. October 12, 2024. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  16. ^ "Orlando Magic Sign Free Agent Alex Morales". NBA.com. October 16, 2024. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
  17. ^ "Osceola Magic Announce Training Camp Roster". OurSportsCentral.com. October 27, 2024. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
  18. ^ "ALBA Berlin registers Robert Baker before deadline". EuroLeague. February 26, 2025. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
  19. ^ "Pacers Announce 2025 Summer League Roster | Indiana Pacers". pacers.com. 4 July 2025. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  20. ^ "Breakers add EuroLeague talent". nbl.com.au. 8 August 2025. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
  21. ^ "Breaker sustains season-ending injury". nbl.com.au. 20 January 2026. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
  22. ^ "Rob Baker II (USA) - Basketball Stats, Height, Age | FIBA Basketball". www.fiba.basketball. 19 September 2025. Retrieved 19 September 2025.