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[lver of jordan]

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[freeze]

lol if he owned it he could just make himself the manager. dude is probably being done a favor. said he had money problems.

 

[mister friendly]

Did you read the article?

Why would you need a solid to work retail at Starbucks?

To own a franchise? Yes

Vin Baker has a degree and a Masters in divinity, it's foolish to think that he just has to work at Starbucks

 

[pmatic]

He's a former alcoholic that lost millions?

 

[jjs07]

Did you read the article?

Why would you need a solid to work retail at Starbucks?

To own a franchise? Yes

Vin Baker has a degree and a Masters in divinity, it's foolish to think that he just has to work at Starbucks

lol if he owned it he could just make himself the manager. dude is probably being done a favor. said he had money problems.

He's a former alcoholic that lost millions?

LOL...maybe MF should take his own advice and read the article

He was at rock bottom not too long ago...he's trying to get himself right and Schultz reached out.

Financial problems were Baker’s next hurdle. He lost a home in a Durham, Conn., development he was a partner in and a restaurant, Vinnie’s Saybrook Fish House, soured. In 2012 he sued his accountant, Donald S. Brodeur, for mismanagement and breach of contract. Baker said that lawsuit has “been resolved, somewhat favorably,” but makes it clear he needs to work to support his family.

“I would insist that you surround yourself with the person you trust the absolute most, someone who can tell you, 'You’re wrong, don’t buy that, don’t go there, that person’s no good.’ I would also say be able to monitor every single dime that comes out of your accounts as if you’re a Starbucks barista. My check here I know exactly where my money goes. Don’t trust it with an accountant or a family friend. Make sure you’re aware and be responsible because next thing you know people are stealing from you.”

Like all recovering alcoholics, Baker says every day is both a challenge and a blessing. He now clearly has the perspective of a middle-aged man, not a fresh-faced, 22-year old newly minted millionaire who’s the life of the party. He just wants a chance to keep bouncing back.

“For me this could have ended most likely in jail or death. That’s how these stories usually end,” he says. “For me to summon the strength to walk out here and get excited about retail management at Starbucks and try to provide for my family, I feel that’s more heroic than being 6-11 with a fade-away jump shot. I get energy from waking up in the morning and, first of all, not depending on alcohol, and not being embarrassed or ashamed to know I have a family to take care of. The show’s got to go on.”

 

[mister friendly]

Baker said he was in the process of buying a Starbucks franchise in either Connecticut or New York and was also coaching his son's basketball team when he got a call from Milwaukee Bucks coach Jason Kidd. Kidd offered the associate minister a chance to be an assistant for the Bucks' summer league team. Baker gladly accepted and hopes the opportunity can lead to something more with the Bucks.

Another article about Vin Baker

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/b...r-rebound-life-booze-excess-article-1.1259642

“When people ask me if I’m OK, am I $100,000,000 OK?” he says. “No, I’m not. I’m never going to be $100,000,000 (OK). But I’m comfortable financially. (Debts) I had in the past are worked out. There are things on the table — but they’re feasible things. I can walk outside and take pictures (for this story) without people saying, ‘There he is!’ I’m not that.”

I guess its hard to own a retail Starbucks. Thats why he would need the help of the Starbucks CEO

https://www.thefranchiseking.com/how-to-buy-a-starbucks-franchise

http://investor.starbucks.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=99518&p=irol-faq#26956

Starbucks franchises on a very limited basis. Applications are not being accepted for new Starbucks franchisees at this time, however our Seattle’s Best Coffee brand is offering franchising opportunities to qualified and select applicants. A predefined set of criteria is used which focuses on multi-unit franchisees with a proven track record of success. For more information, visit http://seattlesbestcoffee.com/contact-us

 

[Vincent Van Goat]

Lol at the Knicks negotiating with Ndour after he verbally agreed with dallas

Phil trying to get his doc Rivers on

 

[xbiker47]

I could not imagine blowing 100 Mill and having to live with that the rest of my life

 

[jjs07]

I guess its hard to own a retail Starbucks. Thats why he would need the help of the Starbucks CEO

Which is EXACTLY why Schultz is doing him a solid.

 

[awwsome]

Lol at the Knicks negotiating with Ndour after he verbally agreed with dallas

Phil trying to get his doc Rivers on

They stupid for not just signing him outright, as if the Knicks couldn't use any help they can get.

 

[moneylicious]

Ronald Flip Murray 

 

[mister friendly]

I guess its hard to own a retail Starbucks. Thats why he would need the help of the Starbucks CEO

Which is EXACTLY why Schultz is doing him a solid.

Yes dude but that's different than your premise that he just works there...he owns the Starbucks franchise

I dont see anything sad with a dude owning a Starbucks

 

[brandon3000]

Ndour is an Ohio University alumni...

I hope he doesn't end up on the Knicks. As an organization idk what the hell they're doing

 

[jjs07]

I guess its hard to own a retail Starbucks. Thats why he would need the help of the Starbucks CEO

Which is EXACTLY why Schultz is doing him a solid.

Yes dude but that's different than your premise that he just works there...he owns the Starbucks franchise

No dude, I never said that.

He does not own that starbucks he's working in.

 

[mister friendly]

I guess its hard to own a retail Starbucks. Thats why he would need the help of the Starbucks CEO

Which is EXACTLY why Schultz is doing him a solid.

Yes dude but that's different than your premise that he just works there...he owns the Starbucks franchise

No dude, I never said that.

He does not own

This is your quote

I don't think he owns it...

I think you are trying to be technical here

Hes working at this Starbucks as a prerequisite to own his franchise

 

[mister friendly]

I guess its hard to own a retail Starbucks. Thats why he would need the help of the Starbucks CEO

Which is EXACTLY why Schultz is doing him a solid.

Yes dude but that's different than your premise that he just works there...he owns the Starbucks franchise

No dude, I never said that.

He does not own that starbucks he's working in.

I don't think he owns it...

I think you are trying to be technical here

Hes working at this Starbucks as a prerequisite to own his franchise. Thats a different narrative than the sad look at Vin Baker working at Starbucks narrative

 

[jjs07]

I guess its hard to own a retail Starbucks. Thats why he would need the help of the Starbucks CEO

Which is EXACTLY why Schultz is doing him a solid.

Yes dude but that's different than your premise that he just works there...he owns the Starbucks franchise

No dude, I never said that.

He does not own that starbucks he's working in.

I don't think he owns it...

I think you are trying to be technical here

Hes working at this Starbucks as a prerequisite to own his franchise. Thats a different narrative than the sad look at Vin Baker working at Starbucks narrative

@ you telling anyone about being too technical.

If you're in the PROCESS of buying a house, you are not yet the owner. Same principles apply here.

What's sad is that he's squandered MILLIONS of dollars due to alcoholism, bad investments, and having his finances mishandled. It's good that he's gotten himself sober and is learning the ropes of managing a Starbucks, but he's not far removed from hitting rock bottom.

 

[mister friendly]

Oh gosh...that analogy :x

If it makes you feel better, yeah hes near rock bottom

 

[jjs07]

Oh gosh...that analogy :x

If it makes you feel better, yeah hes near rock bottom

I get it...can't find said quote from me to fit your narrative, so you talk about me being too technical. Now you're trying the same thing with mentioning this being rock bottom...when all I said was this

he's not far removed from hitting rock bottom.

And in the CONTEXT of what I said, makes sense.

I mean...it doesn't take much to either admit you've been misreading or are wrong. You dug your heels in the sand and refuse to concede anything.

 

[bonez7 back]

whats going on here,

Vin Baker took jjs07 job at Starbucks

Is that why he mad?

 

[Lovetohate3000]

whats going on here,

Vin Baker took @JJs07 job at Starbucks

Is that why he mad?

 

[mister friendly]

Oh gosh...that analogy :x

If it makes you feel better, yeah hes near rock bottom

I get it...can't find said quote from me to fit your narrative, so you talk about me being too technical. Now you're trying the same thing with mentioning this being rock bottom...when all I said was this

he's not far removed from hitting rock bottom.

And in the CONTEXT of what I said, makes sense.

I mean...it doesn't take much to either admit you've been misreading or are wrong. You dug your heels in the sand and refuse to concede anything.

Your 1st post said "Man this is sad"

Whats sad?

Whats sad about being in the process of owning a Starbucks franchise?

Your article did not mention anything about the process of him owning a Starbucks franchise and I believe your narrative was look at poor Vin Baker working at Starbucks

Til it was refuted now its changing its sad Vin Bakers lost money due to alcoholism when at the end of the day, hes doing well for himself and he owns a franchise with a Fortune top 10 company..hes part of the top percent

Its a good redemption story actually

 

[EddieDoyers]

NBA news so slow that we're focusing on Vin Baker I seen it

 

[rck3sactown]

can someone pls tell me how Vin Baker made the 00 Olympic team??

I know a few bigs dropped out like Duncan and I think Webber, but weren't there others we could have sent over Baker?

 

[pjdabullsfan]

whats going on here,

Vin Baker took @JJs07 job at Starbucks

Is that why he mad?