Just Vin, Baby!

["Stephen Beauregard" <sbeaure1@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

So, if he owes this guy $1 million, what does he owe the fans for promising a
return to all-star play?

Baker being sued

A former Seattle SuperSonics assistant coach is suing Vin Baker, claiming
Baker promised him $1 million to massage the trade that sent Baker to the
Celtics.

Steven Gordon, a Sonics special assignments coach until last year, said in a
lawsuit filed Jan. 17 he ''devoted time and resources'' speaking to various
teams last season to promote a trade on Baker's behalf.

Gordon claims he had discussions with the Celtics that facilitated the trade,
and that Baker reneged on a promise to pay him $1 million if the deal was
completed.

Gordon is also seeking $46,000 a month for the duration of Baker's contract,
which runs through 2005-06.