Vin Baker's 2000 Olympic gold medal up for auction

If you've ever wanted to own an Olympic gold medal but are lacking in athleticism, competitive fire, will power, and so on, Vin Baker has you covered.

The four-time NBA All-Star has decided to put his gold medal from the 2000 Olympic Games up for auction. Here are the lot details, courtesy of Grey Flannel Auctions:

The 2000 Olympic gold medal offered here was presented to Vin Baker on September 30, 2000 after he and the United States Men’s basketball team went undefeated (8-0) in Sydney. The gold-plated silver medal weighs 6.85 oz, is 5mm thick and measures 68mm across. It is attached to a 39” turquoise-blue ribbon embroidered with “SYDNEY 2000” in silver. The medal features a design by Australian designer Wojciech Pietranik; it depicts Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, seated above the stadium and chariot along with “XXVII OLYMPIAD SYDNEY 2000”. This translates to “Games of the 27th Olympiad Sydney 2000”. The artist’s initials “WP” appear at the bottom of the design in relief. The verso of the medal features the Olympic rings along with an image of the Sydney Opera House and an Olympic torch. “BASKETBALL” and “MEN” have been engraved along the perimeter. The medal is in MINT condition and comes in a white leather case. Accompanied by two LOAs from Vin Baker.

The minimum bid for the medal is $35,000, and any interested parties have until Aug. 20 to try and land the reward for the United States winning their third consecutive Olympic basketball tournament.

It's unclear why Baker is selling the medal at this time, but he has gone through financial struggles in the recent past. He has since used those struggles, and his battle with alcohol addiction, to try and help youth in Harlem.