Rick Barry
Inducted:
1987
Player Stats
Stats:
6 ft 7 in, 205 lb.
Born:
March 28, 1944
Elizabeth, New Jersey
Position:
Forward
College:
Miami
Rick Barry, one of basketball's all-time greats, secured his place in the basketball Hall of Fame with a remarkable career spanning both the NBA and ABA. Known for his signature underhand free throw technique, which made him one of the most accurate free throw shooters in history, Barry's contributions to professional basketball are legendary. A key figure for the Golden State Warriors, he led the team to an NBA championship in 1975, earning NBA Finals MVP honors for his outstanding performance. As a prolific scoring leader, Barry's career highlights include being one of the few players to dominate in both the NBA and ABA, showcasing his versatility and skill. His Hall of Fame induction celebrates his incredible basketball legacy, cementing him as one of the sport's greatest players. Rick Barry's achievements and impact on basketball history continue to inspire future generations of players. 🏀✨
Barry's Awards
- NBA champion (1975)
- NBA Finals MVP (1975)
- ABA champion (1969)
- 8× NBA All-Star (1966, 1967, 1973–1978)
- NBA All-Star Game MVP (1967)
- 5× All-NBA First Team (1966, 1967, 1974–1976)
- All-NBA Second Team (1973)
- 4× ABA All-Star (1969–1972)
- 4× All-ABA First Team (1969–1972)
- NBA Rookie of the Year (1966)
- NBA All-Rookie First Team (1966)
- NBA scoring champion (1967)
- NBA steals leader (1975)
- NBA anniversary team (50th, 75th)
- No. 24 retired by Golden State Warriors
- Consensus first-team All-American (1965)
- NCAA scoring champion (1965)
- No. 24 retired by Miami Hurricanes
NBA Teams
1965–1967 San Francisco Warriors
1968–1970 Oakland Oaks / Washington Caps
1970–1972 New York Nets
1972–1978 Golden State Warriors
1978–1980 Houston Rockets
NBA draft:
1965: 1st round, 2nd overall pick
Numbers Worn:
24, 2, 4
NBA Stats
Seasons:
14
Games Played:
1020
Points:
25,279 (24.8 ppg)
Rebounds:
6,863 (6.7 rpg)
Assists:
4,952 (4.9)
Blocks:
(0.5 bpg)
Steals:
2.0 (spg)
FG%
46.0
FT%
89.3