Aron Baynes facts for kids
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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 9 December 1986) is an Australian former professional basketball player. He played college basketball for Washington State University before starting his professional 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. Baynes also played for the Australian national team.
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Early Life and Basketball Start
Aron Baynes was born in New Zealand in 1986. When he was three, his family moved to Mareeba, Australia. He grew up playing rugby league in Queensland. At age 15, his older brother, Callum, introduced him to basketball. Aron then decided to focus on basketball.
He joined the Australian Institute of Sport in 2004. In 2006, he got a scholarship to play for Washington State University. During his time there, his team had two of their best seasons ever.
Playing Professional Basketball
Starting in Europe (2009–2013)
In 2009, Baynes signed a two-year deal with Lietuvos Rytas in Lithuania. He also played for the Los Angeles Lakers' Summer League team. After one season, he left the Lithuanian team.
In 2010, Baynes signed with EWE Baskets Oldenburg in Germany. He played 40 games there. In 2011, he moved to Ikaros Kallitheas in Greece. In 2012, he signed with Union Olimpija in Slovenia. He left this team in 2013 to try for an NBA contract.
NBA Journey: San Antonio Spurs (2013–2015)
On 23 January 2013, Baynes joined 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. He started his first NBA playoff game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Spurs made it to the 2013 NBA Finals but lost.
In 2014, Baynes helped the Spurs win the 2014 NBA Finals. They beat the Miami Heat 4–1. This was his first NBA championship. He re-signed with the Spurs in September 2014. In December 2014, he scored a career-high 16 points. In April 2015, he had two games where he scored 18 points.
Detroit Pistons (2015–2017)
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On 12 July 2015, Baynes signed with the Detroit Pistons. In March 2016, he scored a new career-high of 21 points. This helped his team win against the Brooklyn Nets.
In November 2016, Baynes scored 20 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder. In March 2017, he grabbed a career-high 17 rebounds. He also scored 13 points in that game.
Boston Celtics (2017–2019)
Baynes joined the Boston Celtics on 19 July 2017. In November 2017, he tied his career high with 21 points. This was in a win against the Los Angeles Lakers. In April 2018, he set a new career best with 26 points and 14 rebounds.
He re-signed with the Celtics in July 2018. In December 2018, he broke a bone in his left hand. He was out for several weeks but returned in January 2019.
Phoenix Suns (2019–2020)
On 6 July 2019, Baynes was traded to the Phoenix Suns. He became the team's starting center for a while. In October 2019, he had 24 points, 12 rebounds, and a career-high 7 assists.
In March 2020, Baynes had an amazing game. He scored 37 points and made nine three-pointers, both career highs. He also had 16 rebounds. He tied a team record for most three-pointers in a game.
In June 2020, Baynes tested positive for COVID-19. He recovered and later joined the team in the NBA Bubble. He then had a knee injury, which kept him from playing more games.
Toronto Raptors (2020–2021)
On 25 November 2020, the Toronto Raptors signed Baynes. In January 2021, he had eight points and a season-high 16 rebounds. He was waived by the Raptors in August 2021.
Brisbane Bullets (2022–2024)
Baynes suffered a serious spinal cord injury during the Tokyo Olympics. After recovering, he returned to basketball. In July 2022, he signed a two-year deal with the Brisbane Bullets in Australia. In October 2023, he faced a suspension for his actions during a game. He announced his retirement from basketball on 17 October 2024.
Playing for Australia
Baynes played for the Australian national team, known as the Boomers. He played in many big tournaments:
- The 2010 FIBA World Championship
- The 2012 Summer Olympics
- The 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup
- The 2016 Summer Olympics
- The 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup
He was also part of the team for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. However, a spinal cord injury during the tournament stopped him from playing. The Boomers went on to win the bronze medal.
Images for kids
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Baynes with the Detroit Pistons in 2016
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Baynes (left) and teammate Patty Mills in July 2014, with the NBA Championship trophy.
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Baynes guards John Wall in 2016
See Also
In Spanish: Aron Baynes para niños
