F/C Robert Baker II during NBA 2K24 Summer League with the Orlando Magic in 2023. Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images

Magic Make Two Roster Moves Official

Originally posted on Orlando Magic on SI
By Mason Williams | Last updated 10/12/24

Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images

ORLANDO, Fla. –– The Orlando Magic signed free agent center Robert Baker II, the team announced Saturday. In a corresponding move, the team also waived guard Javonte Smart. Smart was reported to be on an Exhibit 10 contract with the Magic.

Baker II, 26, stands 6-11 and 205 pounds. Since going undrafted, Baker II has played in 87 NBA G League games spanning three teams, averaging 10.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.1 steals in 21.6 minutes a game for his career.

Baker II attended Harvard, where he appeared in 99 career games with the Crimson and is a two-time Ivy League champion.

He spent the 2022-23 G League season with the Magic's affiliate Osceola (formerly Lakeland), and played with the Magic in the NBA 2K24 Summer League that July.

Robert Baker II has been a bright spot for the Orlando Magic Summer League squad. The 7’0 wing has good mobility and rim presence on both ends of the floor. (@EzRobertB)

Averaged 10.1PPG and 6.1REB last year with the Lakeland Magic.

Highlights against the Pacers pic.twitter.com/yURCQGgBwi
— GREENLIGHT MEDIA (@atlgreenlight) July 12, 2023

In September, Osceola traded for Baker II's returning player rights and a second-round G League draft pick, dealing the returning player rights for Daeqwon Plowden.

Smart, who the Magic signed on September 19, appeared in one preseason game with the Magic. HE scored three points in 6:14 of action.

This article first appeared on Orlando Magic on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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