Rick Barry Quotes

A collection of quotes by Rick Barry.

Rick Barry is a former professional basketball player who is widely regarded as one of the greatest small forwards of all time. He was born on March 28, 1944, in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Barry had an illustrious career, both in the NBA and in the American Basketball Association (ABA).

Barry played college basketball at the University of Miami, where he was named an All-American. He then entered the 1965 NBA Draft and was selected as the second overall pick by the San Francisco Warriors. During his time with the Warriors, he quickly established himself as a dominant scorer and an exceptional free-throw shooter. Barry was known for his unique underhand free-throw shooting style, which led to remarkable accuracy.

After the ABA-NBA merger in 1976, Barry played for the Houston Rockets and then joined the Golden State Warriors. In 1975, he led the Warriors to an NBA championship and was crowned the NBA Finals MVP. Throughout his career, Barry was an eight-time NBA All-Star, four-time ABA All-Star, and was named to multiple All-NBA teams.

Beyond his playing career, Barry had a lasting impact on the game of basketball. He was a highly intelligent and versatile player who excelled in various aspects of the game. His innovative free-throw shooting technique, intensity, and leadership skills were widely respected. Overall, Rick Barry's contributions to the sport have left an indelible mark on basketball history.

In life it wasn't what you know, but who you know. I had peo

In life it wasn't what you know, but who you know. I had people who were trying to buy teams and had they bought the teams, I would have gotten to coach because they wanted me to coach. But the people who have the teams hire their friends.

Rick Barry


People who don't know me have opinions about me. That's the

People who don't know me have opinions about me. That's the part that's very hurtful. Because how do you form an opinion about somebody if you've never met them or spent any time with them? So it's all based upon hearsay or things that they've read.

Rick Barry

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