Rick Barry
Warriors Champion (1975) · 1975
Barry's strong Scoring (88) and strong Stamina (85) define this era.
Trophy Case
1975
Beat the Bullets 4-0 — scored 36 in the clincher
1975
Averaged 30 PPG shooting granny-style free throws
1967
Won at 35.6 PPG — also an ABA scoring champion
1966, 1967, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978
8 selections — NBA + ABA All-Star in both leagues
1966
Averaged 25.7 PPG as a rookie — immediate scoring machine
1966, 1967, 1974, 1975, 1976
5 selections spanning ABA and NBA eras
Signature Moments
1975 Finals MVP — Sweeping the Bullets
Barry led the Warriors to a stunning sweep of the favored Bullets in the 1975 Finals, averaging 29.5 points per game. He was Finals MVP.
He swept the heavily favored Bullets. Four games. Done.
The Granny Shot — 90% Free Throws
Barry shot free throws underhanded and made 89.3% for his career. Every study showed it was more accurate. Barry didn't care about looking cool — he cared about making shots.
He shot granny style and was the best free-throw shooter alive. Pride cost every other player points.
Career Numbers
Assists Per Game
4.9
Career Points
NBA only — ABA+NBA: 25,279
18,395
Free Throw %
Underhanded free throw — 90% career
.900
Points Per Game
Career average (NBA) across 794 games
23.2
Rebounds Per Game
6.5
Season Stats · Warriors Champion (1975)
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