What's in a number? Feb 11, 2008
2 Rick Barry wanted 24 when he played with the Rockets, but Moses Malone already had it Barry dealt with it: he wore No 2 at home and No 4 on the road. 3 Mets pitcher Sid Fernandez wore No 50 because he was from Hawaii, the 50th state. (SunOnline)
N.O.'s Stojakovic set for 3-point contest Feb 7, 2008
NBA legends Rick Barry and Lenny Wilkens will be honorary captains. Tickets for Jam Session start at $12 and are available at 800-4NBA-TIX, Ticketmaster. (Nola.com -- Sports)
When dinosaurs roamed, and Bedard trade started Feb 7, 2008
He was signed by the Golden State Warriors, who evidently couldn't come to terms with Rick Barry. As the Mariners-Orioles blockbuster deal was heating up and then chilling and then consigned to the eternally lukewarm climes of purgatory, Washington Redskins receiver Art Monk - the NFL's version of longtime daytime Emmy bridesmaid Susan Lucci - was selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Powell, Benson named All-Stars Feb 6, 2008
Hall of Famers Lenny Wilkens and Rick Barry will serve as honorary captains, Wilkens for the Blue team, Barry for the Red team. . (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
White Squirrel Prep Classic features a full slate of games Dec 18, 2007
McGrady buried three half-court shots, including one Rick Barry free-throw style, leading to a loud ovation at the Dungeon. McGrady won the 50/50 drawing as well. (Olney Daily Mail, IL)
ACC Basketball Timeline: December 17-27 Dec 18, 2007
December 21, 1962Sophomore Rick Barry and senior Mike McCoy lead Miami to a 71-69 victory over No. 2 Duke - the highest ranked opponent the Hurricane program has ever beaten at home. It would be Duke's last defeat before the Final Four as Art Heyman, Jeff Mullins and company would follow the Miami loss with 21 straight wins. (Theacc.com)
Nash a sure thing at free-throw line Dec 15, 2007
4) and Rick Barry (90) for best foul-line accuracy in NBA history. His goal each season is simply to hit 90 percent. (AZCentral -- Sports)
UM Sports Hall of Fame to Induct Class of 2008 Dec 7, 2007
As a sophomore Wittman teamed with Rick Barry to lead the Hurricanes to a then NCAA record scoring average of 98. 4 points per game. (Hurricanesports.com)
Warriors ride Davis to win over Wizards Nov 24, 2007
Rick Barry, Nate Thurmond and current Warriors broadcaster Jim Barnett helped that squad beat the Bucks, Hawks, 76ers and Knicks before losing to the Bulls. "We're happy that we came out with a victory," said Davis, who most recent triple-double came in last season's finale at Portland on April 18. (Modesto Bee, CA)
COLLEGE BASKETBALL EXPERIENCE ENHANCED BY NATIONAL BASKETBALL RETIRED PLAYERS ASSOCIATION Nov 7, 2007
The NBRPA Board of Directors includes Legends Rick Barry; Junior Bridgeman; Emmette Bryant; Mark Eaton; Len Elmore; Tom Hoover; Maurice Lucas; Earl Monroe; Jeff Mullins; Tom "Satch" Sanders; Danny Schayes and Buck Williams. More information is available at www. (Nabc.com)
Kaiser Permanente and Golden State Warriors Team Up to Fight Childhood Obesity Nov 3, 2007
The team moved to the Bay Area prior to the 1962-63 season and captured the NBA title in 1975, when Hall-of-Famer Rick Barry and Coach Al Attles led the team to a stunning upset of the Washington Bullets in the Championship Series. In recent years, the Warriors have solidified their stand as one of the Bay Area's prime attractions, having established all-time single-season attendance records at ORACLE Arena four of the last five seasons. (PR Newswire)
Garnett, Allen too much for T-Wolves Oct 11, 2007
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba also was in the crowd, and Celtics great Bill Russell also drew a huge cheer when he was introduced at center court during the second quarter along with Rick Barry and B.J. Armstrong. Seems only appropriate that theres an NBA team here, Allen said of the celebrities. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Celtics win in a breather Oct 7, 2007
The crowd was littered with celebrities such as filmmaker Spike Lee (who sported a Yankees cap), ex-Celtic K.C. Jones, ex-NBA stars Spencer Haywood, Rick Barry, and Micheal Ray Richardson, and Rome's mayor. "I had a lot of energy," Allen said. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Fresh Betting Fool Sep 14, 2007
My boyhood (age 9-13) heroes (in no particular order) were: Mays and McCovey, Jim Plunkett, Gene Washington, John Brockington, Randy Gradishar, Jack Nicklaus and Rick Barry ... But outside of Rick Barry's staggering ego and his hair transplant commercials, my heroes have very little in the ol' Skeleton Closet. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
New Kid On The Block Jul 16, 2007
" Can I see some ID? Lane Kiffin was born May 9, 1975 -- 16 days before Rick Barry and the Warriors won the last NBA championship in team history. It also means he's younger than ... 1 player on the Warriors' roster (Adonal Foyle) 2 players on the Sharks' roster 3 members of both the Backstreet Boys and the Spice Girls 5 of the main characters from the sitcom "Saved by the Bell" 6 players on the A's roster 6 players on the 49ers' roster 7 players on the Raiders' roster 14 players on the Giants'... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
’84 set standard for the NBA draft Jun 28, 2007
Bill Bradley became a senator, Jerry Sloan, Billy Cunningham and Bob Weiss became coaches, Rick Barry became very underhanded at the line, and Dick Van Arsdale and Tom Van Arsdale became linked in more ways than being born within moments of each other. Taking the twin thing all the way, they were picked 15th and 16th. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Sully Saturday: Writer, basket have seen better days Jun 23, 2007
During a recent appearance on ESPN Radio, former NBA star Rick Barry criticized LeBron James. There are some glaring fundamental weaknesses in James' game, said Barry, among them a flaw in his shooting form. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Kyle Visser Prepares For June 28 NBA Draft Jun 20, 2007
Rick Barry, Miami 1 SF. Billy Cunningham, UNC 1 Phl. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Here's a good outdoor job for golf lovers: Former PCL ump received $500 tip after one round Jun 19, 2007
Of course, not all bag-carrying, ball-seeking operations end that happily: "Mr. Rick Barry stiffed me.". Yep, Barry, the former NBA star, seemingly couldn't part with anything green after Sweeney caddied for Barry and a foursome at Joe Montana's golf tournament. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Fond memories of dad Jun 18, 2007
I sat next to my dad and watched Rick Barry drill a lot of 20-footers, scream at some refs, make some beautiful passes and shoot those weird underhand free throws. That is one of my favorite memories of time spent with my dad. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Finals lacked competition, viewers Jun 15, 2007
Likewise, Bill Walton and Rick Barry said how lucky they were to have sons follow so successfully in their footsteps ... Rick Barry acknowledged that the Finals did not show off the best of the NBA.. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
C.J. died as he played -- strong, with little fanfare Jun 3, 2007
And it was that spirit that took him to Oakland as part of a modest Warriors team that had been rendered inert by the departure of Rick Barry for the ABA. He was drafted in the sixth round of the 1971 draft (two rounds behind Pembroke Burrows, two rounds ahead of Artis Gilmore), but didn't play until 1973, and didn't become an impact player until 1974. He played without hesitation or a slower gear, and as a result his career was shorter than it might have been. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
CHARLES JOHNSON 1949-2007'One of the best' by bayA star as prep, collegian and NBA champ Jun 3, 2007
CHARLES JOHNSON 1949-2007 / 'One of the best' by bay / A star as prep, collegian and NBA champ. But after seeing him (last Sunday), he's in a better place. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
SHNS sports sked for Friday, June 1, 2007 Jun 3, 2007
BARRY (Davidson, Sacramento Bee) -- Former NBA great Rick Barry finally finds his niche on the radio. 400. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Kerasotis: I told you so Jun 1, 2007
30-day news archives. "Then he added, "I haven't lost him, he's still my coach. (Florida Today)
Byrd delivers a striking performance May 31, 2007
The man comes in here with his 1936 windup (it's like seeing Rick Barry come back to shoot underhanded free throws), not having walked a man since April 26, and throws first-pitch strikes to 25 of the 27 batters he faces. He leaves the game after six innings (plus three singles to start the seventh), and now he's gone 43 innings without going ball four. (Boston Globe)
Duncan perfects bank shot May 13, 2007
"That's like saying how come poor free-throw shooters don't shoot under their legs like (Rick Barry). Or how come big men don't shoot the skyhook like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar," Rose said. "That's just Tim's trademark thing.". (AZCentral -- Sports)
A golden moment May 8, 2007
Each possessed an intense, sharpshooting star (Rick Barry then, Baron Davis now) and a deep supporting cast of energized role players. The coach of each team (Al Attles then, Don Nelson now) was a former player with strategic guile and an ability to compel professional athletes to submerge their egos for a common cause. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
For a good time, root for Rockets over dreary Jazz May 5, 2007
Throw in Charles Johnson, one of the great leapers of any era, and there was a ton of youthful excitement surrounding the great Rick Barry. What must have bothered Dallas owner Mark Cuban well into the night: Defense was the great sticking point when a grumpy Nelson resigned in Dallas. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Historic victory May 4, 2007
You'll hear the names of Nate Thurmond, Al Attles and especially Rick Barry, a man of cross-bay heroics, the high-scoring sensation who led the Warriors to their last championship in 1975. What transpired in Oakland felt a lot like '75. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Golf Digest's athlete-golfer rankings May 4, 2007
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The greatest NBA upset -- if it happens May 1, 2007
The Warriors were given no chance because Rick Barry, having won the NBA scoring title at 35. 6 the previous year, had bailed to the ABA (bad move then, Rick, and a bad move now). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Davis has numbers and timing Apr 30, 2007
And if they put Baron Davis' name in the rafters, right now, alongside Rick Barry and Tom Meschery and the other legends of franchise lore, not a soul would complain. The Warriors are up 3-1 against the Dallas Mavericks because they have more heart, more passion and more confidence than the so-called best team in basketball. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Greg Cote's blog | Heat-Bulls G4 Apr 30, 2007
SHAQ suppress your ego and call Rick Barry ... Rick Barry was arrested by Miami undercover policeman trainee Shaquille O'Neal for carrying a hand made sign in South Beach that read. (The Miami Herald)
History in the making? It's already happened Apr 23, 2007
" One of Nelson's greatest strengths is his lightning-quick reactions to a player's mood. He didn't see much from Monta Ellis from the beginning. He saw someone who was tentative, not himself, appearing to be nervous in his first-ever playoff game. Nelson had Matt Barnes in the game early, and for 25 minutes overall, and even the most staunch Warriors fan had to be shocked at how boldly Barnes conducted himself. By the time Davis silenced the arena with his 19-point third quarter -- and if those... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Finally 4 Dantley: Coveted honor comes tonight Apr 11, 2007
"I mean, sometimes we compliment guys after they're gone, where they don't get to enjoy. So as long as A.D. is healthy and around to enjoy it, then I think that is good." "The bottom line is 'they did it,"' Hall of Famer Rick Barry said. "As they say, 'better late than never.' The best things in life are worth waiting for. And I think as you get things later in life, you appreciate them a lot more." And Dantley, others who know him well assure, truly does appreciate this honor. (Deseret News)
Tinkle leads team to Estes tourney title Apr 2, 2007
During his senior season, Estes averaged nearly 33 points per game, good enough for second in the nation just behind Miami's Rick Barry. Estes was a lock to play in the NBA, as the Los Angeles Lakers had him pegged as a top pick in the 1965 draft. (Missoulian, MT)
Good enough? Dantley — again — hopes for call from hoops hall Apr 1, 2007
"The guy led the league in scoring for, heaven's sakes, two years ... I mean, the guy was a scoring machine, and he had a great college career and a great pro career," Rick Barry said. "Go back and look at guys that are in there, and look at their overall career, and compare it to Adrian Dantley. How can he not be in?" "If you ever had to play against Adrian Dantley, you knew right away he's one of the best players you've ever faced. (You) could not guard the guy. No one could," added Clyde... (Deseret News)
Freeman & Lasme Selected To Play In Portsmouth Invitational Mar 29, 2007
Hundreds of NBA players have taken part in the P.I.T. following their college careers including the likes of Scottie Pippen, John Stockton, Ben Wallace, Dave Cowens and Rick Barry. Freeman and Lasme are UMass' first representatives since Charlton Clarke played in the 1999 event. (Umassathletics.com)
Previewing the Portsmouth tourney, where top college seniors will be on display. Mar 27, 2007
The PIT, as it is commonly known, has a rich history, boasting past participants like Hall of Famers Rick Barry, Earl "The Pearl" Monroe and Dave Cowens, as well as future Hall members like John Stockton and Scottie Pippen. In recent years, the shift of the NBA Draft's focus to underclassmen has forced the PIT to battle to stay relevant. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Kobe Bryant shot 23-for-39 from the field, including 8-for-12 from 3-point range. Mar 17, 2007
Bryant's point total was the highest against the , one more than Rick Barry's previous record. He averaged 35 points in his previous six games against Portland, including a 50-point effort on April 14, 2006. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
NORM: Mystery shrouded in Stardust solved Mar 15, 2007
Former Louisville coach Denny Crum and former Arkansas coach Nolan Richardson sign at 2 p.m. today, and NBA Hall of Famer Rick Barry takes a shift at 2 p.m. Saturday. Comedy magician Nathan Burton has a new job on NBC's "America's Got Talent." A contestant last year, he's returning for the second season as a special guest and coach. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
Calhoun irked after Huskies throw game away Mar 1, 2007
With one more regular season game to go before the Big East tournament and very possibly a total of two games remaining in the season if they fail to qualify for the NIT the Huskies aren t likely to turn into Rick Barry from the free throw line. But whereas Calhoun has generally lamented his team s free throw shooting in the past, Wednesday night his lament turned into a blast furnace. (New Haven Register, CT)
Remembering Wayne Estes, an NBC Feature Feb 28, 2007
Late in the 1965 college basketball season, Wayne trailed only the University of Miami's Rick Barry as the nation's scoring leader. But Wayne never played a minute in the NBA and you probably have never heard of him. (Utahstateaggies.com)
Honesdale Biddy Basketball Association Hosts Annual Championship Weekend Feb 28, 2007
Then, doing his best Rick Barry impersonation, Walker swished an underhand trey. Temperton finished his night with six points. (Honesdale Wayne Independent, PA)
DJ Should Have Made Springfield While Still Alive Feb 24, 2007
From the mid-'70s to right now, I can only pinpoint a handful of players who would have instinctively known to cut toward the basket even as that steal was in the process of happening -- MJ, Magic, Frazier, Stockton, Reggie, Mullin, Rick Barry, Isiah (ironically, the one who threw the pass), Robert Horry, Dwyane Wade, Jason Kidd, Iverson, Nash, Kobe, and that's about it. Nobody else starts moving until after the steal happens. (Pepperdinesports.com)
ALL-STAR GAME SPOTLIGHT: 2003: Jordan brightest star Feb 18, 2007
Rick Barry, a Hall of Famer who was at the 2003 game, said he was glad to see it tighten up down the stretch. "What happened was the game got close and the competitiveness came out in the guys, and it made it a terrific game," he said. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
TV AND RADIO Feb 18, 2007
8 Steals by Rick Barry in the 1975 All-Star Game, a record. 18 All-Star appearances by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the most of any player. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
ALL-STAR NOTEBOOKWarriors' Ellis turns Rookie Challenge into dunk-a-thon Feb 17, 2007
Mullin and Lakers coach Phil Jackson were among the 15 finalists announced during a press conference Friday attended by Hall of Famers Gail Goodrich, Rick Barry, Earl "The Pearl" Monroe and Clyde Drexler ... Meanwhile, Hall of Famer and fellow Bay Area resident Rick Barry said he was "shocked" by the statements. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
NBA's greatest to duel -- virtually Feb 11, 2007
" What if it were possible to bring together the greatest players in NBA history -- all of them in their prime -- to battle it out in a one-on-one contest for the ages? Who would be crowned king? A big man or a small man? Kareem or Jordan? Wilt or Shaq? Bird or Magic? Some sports debates can never be settled, but fans can decide this one in the Review-Journal's virtual One-on-One Challenge. From Jerry West and Oscar Robertson to LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, 32 of the NBA's all-time best go head... (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Sports)
Q&A: Getting to Know... Maryland's Johnny Holliday Jan 27, 2007
On television, I did play-by-play with Hall-of-Famer Rick Barry. Then I did Stanford football on television as well. (Theacc.com)
MLS is welcoming David Beckham. But history tells us MLS should be worried. Jan 18, 2007
Rick Barry jumped to the American Basketball Association. It would go the same way as the United States Football League went after it attached its wagon to Hershel Walker. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
No. 20/16 Falcons Host UNLV in MWC Home Opener Jan 7, 2007
TV VERSUS. Tim Neverette (play-by-play) and Rick Barry (analyst) call the action. Live Stats www. (Airforcesports.com)
