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Baynes with the Detroit Pistons in 2016
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| Born | 9 December 1986 Gisborne, New Zealand |
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| Nationality | Australian | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Listed weight | 118 kg (260 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||
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| College | Washington State (2005–2009) | |||||||||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 2009 / Undrafted | |||||||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 2009–2024 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| 2009–2010 | Lietuvos rytas | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2010–2011 | Oldenburg | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2011–2012 | Ikaros | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2012–2013 | Olimpija | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2013–2015 | San Antonio Spurs | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2013 | →Austin Toros | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2015–2017 | Detroit Pistons | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2017–2019 | Boston Celtics | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2019–2020 | Phoenix Suns | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2020–2021 | Toronto Raptors | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2022–2024 | Brisbane Bullets | |||||||||||||||||||
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Aron John Baynes (born December 9, 1986) is an Australian former professional basketball player. He played college basketball for Washington State University before starting his career in Europe. In 2013, he joined the San Antonio Spurs. A year later, he won an NBA championship with the Spurs. He also played for the Detroit Pistons, Boston Celtics, Phoenix Suns, and Toronto Raptors. In Australia, he played for the Brisbane Bullets from 2022 to 2024. Baynes also played for the Australian national team, known as the Boomers.
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Aron Baynes' Early Life and Basketball Start
Baynes was born in Gisborne, New Zealand in 1986. His family moved to Mareeba, Queensland, when he was three years old. He grew up playing rugby league until he was 15. His older brother, Callum, then introduced him to basketball. Baynes decided to focus on basketball and stopped playing rugby league. After high school, he joined the Australian Institute of Sport in 2004–05. He then accepted a scholarship to play for Washington State University in 2006. During his time there, Washington State tied their school record for wins twice.
Aron Baynes' Professional Basketball Journey
Playing in Europe (2009–2013)
On May 29, 2009, Baynes signed a two-year deal with Lietuvos Rytas in Lithuania. In July 2009, he played for the Los Angeles Lakers' Summer League team. After the 2009–10 season, he left Lietuvos Rytas.
On July 15, 2010, Baynes signed a two-year deal with EWE Baskets Oldenburg in Germany. He averaged 6.8 points and 3.7 rebounds per game in 40 games. He left Oldenburg on June 29, 2011.
On August 24, 2011, Baynes signed a one-year deal with Ikaros Kallitheas in Greece.
On August 1, 2012, Baynes signed a one-year deal with Union Olimpija in Slovenia. He played his last game for Olimpija on January 5, 2013, as he left to pursue an NBA contract.
Joining the San Antonio Spurs (2013–2015)
On January 23, 2013, Baynes signed with the San Antonio Spurs. In his second NBA game, he scored seven points and grabbed nine rebounds. During the 2012–13 season, he also played for the Austin Toros in the NBA G League. He started his first NBA playoff game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Spurs reached the 2013 NBA Finals but lost to the Miami Heat.
On December 1, 2013, Baynes was sent to the Austin Toros but was quickly called back. On May 6, 2014, he scored a playoff career-high 10 points. He also had seven rebounds in a win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Baynes helped the Spurs defeat the Miami Heat 4–1 in the 2014 NBA Finals. This was his first NBA championship.
On September 26, 2014, Baynes re-signed with the Spurs. On December 20, 2014, he scored a career-high 16 points. He had back-to-back 18-point games in April 2015.
Playing for the Detroit Pistons (2015–2017)
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On July 12, 2015, Baynes signed with the Detroit Pistons. On March 19, 2016, he scored a career-high 21 points against the Brooklyn Nets.
On November 14, 2016, Baynes scored 20 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder. On March 19, 2017, he grabbed a career-high 17 rebounds. He also scored 13 points in a win over the Phoenix Suns.
Time with the Boston Celtics (2017–2019)
On July 19, 2017, Baynes signed with the Boston Celtics. On November 8, 2017, he matched his career high with 21 points against the Los Angeles Lakers. In the Celtics' last regular season game on April 11, 2018, Baynes scored a career-best 26 points. He also had 14 rebounds in a win over the Brooklyn Nets.
On July 7, 2018, Baynes re-signed with the Celtics. On December 19, 2018, he broke a bone in his left hand. He was out for four to six weeks but returned on January 16, 2019. In February, he was sidelined again with a foot injury.
Moving to the Phoenix Suns (2019–2020)
On July 6, 2019, Baynes was traded to the Phoenix Suns. He became the team's starting center when another player was suspended. On October 30, Baynes had 24 points, 12 rebounds, and a career-high 7 assists. On March 6, 2020, Baynes scored 37 points and made nine three-pointers, both career-highs. He also had 16 rebounds in a win over the Portland Trail Blazers. He tied a team record for most three-pointers in a game.
In June 2020, the Suns reported that two players tested positive for COVID-19. Baynes later shared that he was one of them. He joined the team in the 2020 NBA Bubble after testing negative. After recovering from the virus, Baynes was diagnosed with a knee injury. This kept him out for the rest of the season.
Playing for the Toronto Raptors (2020–2021)
On November 25, 2020, the Toronto Raptors signed Baynes. On January 31, 2021, Baynes had eight points and a season-high 16 rebounds. He was waived by the Raptors on August 4, 2021.
Return to Australia with Brisbane Bullets (2022–2024)
Baynes suffered a serious spinal cord injury during the Tokyo Olympics. After recovering, he returned to basketball. He signed a two-year deal with the Brisbane Bullets in Australia on July 28, 2022. On October 7, 2023, he received a five-game suspension for his behavior during a game. He was the highest-paid player in the 2023–24 NBL season. However, at 37 years old, he averaged only 13 minutes per game.
On October 17, 2024, Baynes announced his retirement from basketball.
Aron Baynes' National Team Career
Baynes played for the Australian national team, the Boomers. He played in the 2010 FIBA World Championship and the Olympic Games in 2012 and 2016. He also played in the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup and the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Baynes was part of the team for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. However, a spinal cord injury kept him out of the second half of the tournament. The Boomers went on to win the bronze medal.
His injury at the Tokyo Olympics was very serious. As of January 2022, he was still recovering.
Aron Baynes' Career Statistics
NBA Regular Season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2012–13 | San Antonio | 16 | 0 | 8.8 | .500 | .000 | .583 | 2.0 | .3 | .1 | .4 | 2.7 |
2013–14 |
San Antonio | 53 | 4 | 9.3 | .436 | — | .905 | 2.7 | .6 | .0 | .1 | 3.0 |
| 2014–15 | San Antonio | 70 | 17 | 16.0 | .566 | .250 | .865 | 4.5 | .5 | .2 | .3 | 6.6 |
| 2015–16 | Detroit | 81 | 1 | 15.2 | .505 | .000 | .764 | 4.7 | .6 | .3 | .6 | 6.3 |
| 2016–17 | Detroit | 75 | 2 | 15.5 | .513 | — | .840 | 4.4 | .4 | .2 | .5 | 4.9 |
| 2017–18 | Boston | 81 | 67 | 18.3 | .471 | .143 | .756 | 5.4 | 1.1 | .3 | .6 | 6.0 |
| 2018–19 | Boston | 51 | 18 | 16.1 | .471 | .344 | .855 | 4.7 | 1.1 | .2 | .7 | 5.6 |
| 2019–20 | Phoenix | 42 | 28 | 22.2 | .480 | .351 | .747 | 5.6 | 1.6 | .2 | .5 | 11.5 |
| 2020–21 | Toronto | 53 | 31 | 18.5 | .441 | .262 | .707 | 5.2 | .9 | .3 | .4 | 6.1 |
| Career | 522 | 168 | 16.0 | .489 | .308 | .794 | 4.6 | .8 | .2 | .5 | 6.0 | |
NBA Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2013 | San Antonio | 4 | 1 | 5.8 | .571 | — | — | 1.3 | .0 | .0 | .0 | 2.0 |
| 2014 |
San Antonio | 14 | 0 | 7.2 | .500 | .000 | .800 | 2.2 | .0 | .2 | .0 | 2.3 |
| 2015 | San Antonio | 4 | 0 | 10.0 | .300 | — | 1.000 | 2.5 | .3 | .0 | .0 | 2.3 |
| 2016 | Detroit | 4 | 0 | 11.0 | .444 | — | .667 | 2.0 | .5 | .0 | .0 | 2.5 |
| 2018 | Boston | 19 | 12 | 20.5 | .506 | .478 | .722 | 6.2 | 1.0 | .2 | .6 | 6.0 |
| 2019 | Boston | 9 | 5 | 12.8 | .571 | .333 | .500 | 2.8 | .3 | .3 | .3 | 2.1 |
| Career | 54 | 18 | 13.2 | .497 | .433 | .750 | 3.6 | .5 | .2 | .3 | 3.6 | |
College Statistics
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2005–06 | Washington State | 28 | 12 | 16.5 | .429 | .000 | .641 | 4.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 5.2 |
| 2006–07 | Washington State | 26 | 7 | 16.4 | .495 | — | .646 | 3.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 5.2 |
| 2007–08 | Washington State | 35 | 34 | 24.0 | .600 | .000 | .660 | 6.0 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 10.4 |
| 2008–09 | Washington State | 33 | 33 | 28.8 | .580 | 1.000 | .774 | 7.5 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 12.7 |
| Career | 122 | 86 | 22.0 | .546 | .333 | .698 | 5.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 8.7 | |
EuroLeague Statistics
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG | PIR |
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| 2009–10 | Lietuvos Rytas | 10 | 8 | 13.3 | .511 | .000 | .643 | 3.0 | .2 | .4 | .9 | 5.5 | 3.0 |
| 2012–13 | Union Olimpija | 10 | 10 | 26.2 | .587 | .000 | .698 | 9.8 | .5 | .5 | .5 | 13.8 | 18.2 |
| Career | 20 | 18 | 19.8 | .562 | .000 | .684 | 6.4 | .4 | .5 | .7 | 9.7 | 10.6 | |
See also
In Spanish: Aron Baynes para niños
