The HRR Interviews: Herb Baker, former pro basketball player now player development coach

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July 7, 2019

Listen to part 2 of The HRR's interview with Herb Baker. Herb played high school basketball in Houston; college ball at Baylor; juco; then, Texas Southern before playing in the CBA, NBA, USBL, and numerous professional leagues around the world. He's coached Houston area kids the last 9 years.

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00:00 -- Differences in time spent practicing overseas compared to in the States
03:00 -- Herb uses what he learned overseas to train kids in Houston
04:34 -- Herb discusses Galen Robinson, Jr and being a teammate of Galen Robinson, Sr
08:20 -- Herb describes what he's seen in the 9 years he's coached kids in the Houston area
11:47 -- We're products of HISD; be a part of the solution not a part of the problem.
16:39 -- Muscle memory; the work is undefeated
21:01 -- Texas Elite. Team Swift. How to contact Herb.
22:15 -- Herb discusses UH basketball; coaches and staff
23:30 -- Houston area talent that left the city of Houston in the past
27:12 -- Conclusion

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July 6, 2019

Listen to part 1 of The HRR's interview with Herb Baker. Herb played high school basketball in Houston; college ball at Baylor; juco; then, Texas Southern before playing in the CBA, NBA, USBL, and numerous professional leagues around the world. He's coached Houston area kids the last 9 years.

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00:00 -- Introduction
00:50 -- Herb's high school and college basketball career
02:51 -- Herb describe his style of play
03:42 -- Herb begins his pro career overseas
08:05 -- Herb applies for 1995 NBA Draft
11:45 -- Herb in the CBA then back overseason
12:53 -- While overseas, Herb missed his son's 1st birthday. Time to wind down his pro career.
13:40 -- Herb did not graduate from college; but, he will return to college in the fall to earn his degree
14:15 -- TSU vs Duke in NCAA Tournament
18:05 -- What's different between overseas ball and the CBA?
21:05 -- Herb discusses his relationship with Cyril White and how his son got the opportunity to play in upcoming 3-on-3 event in China
29:05 -- Herb discusses watching other parents at grassroots basketball games
32:00 -- Herb describes his time overseas and what he learned about getting paid on time overseas
End of part 1.