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Dick Barnett was born on 2 October, 1936 in Gary, Indiana, U.S., is an American basketball player (born 1936). Discover Dick Barnett's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 87 years old?
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2 October, 1936 |
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Gary, Indiana, U.S. |
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United States
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Dick Barnett Height, Weight & Measurements
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Dick Barnett Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Dick Barnett worth at the age of 87 years old? Dick Barnett’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from United States. We have estimated Dick Barnett's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
Richard Barnett (born October 2, 1936) is an American former basketball player who was a shooting guard in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Syracuse Nationals, Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks.
He won two NBA championships with the Knicks.
Barnett was also a member of the Cleveland Pipers in the American Basketball League.
He played college basketball at Tennessee A&I College.
Barnett attended Theodore Roosevelt High School in a segregated society.
Although he struggled as a student at school, he became one of the best basketball players in the state of Indiana.
As a senior, he led his team to the state basketball championship, which was the first final where 2 predominant African American basketball squads faced each other.
The team lost to Crispus Attucks High School and their future NBA star Oscar Robertson.
He received All-state honors.
Barnett accepted a basketball scholarship from Tennessee A&I College, to play under legendary coach John McLendon.
As a freshman, he was given the nickname "Dick the Skull".
He was known for his trademark "question mark" jump shot, with an unusual technique of kicking his legs back as he released the ball with his left hand, taunting the defenders by saying, "Too late; Fall back baby".
He became a three-time Associated Press Little College All-American, helping the school to a 36-game winning streak and three consecutive NAIA national championship titles.
He received back-to-back championship MVP honors in 1958 and 1959.
Barnett graduated as the school's All-time scorer with 3,209 points for a 23.6 average in 136 games, while also recording 1,571 career rebounds for an 11.6 average, a career shooting percentage of 44.8 and 80.0 from the free throw line.
Barnett was selected by the Syracuse Nationals (now the Philadelphia 76ers) in the first round (4th overall) of the 1959 NBA draft.
As a rookie, he averaged 12.4 points per game.
In the 1960–61 season, he scored 16.9 points, which ranked seventh among the league's backcourt players.
In 1961, he signed with the Cleveland Pipers of the American Basketball League (ABL), which were owned by George Steinbrenner (the future owner of the New York Yankees) and coached by John McLendon.
He was a part of the 1961–62 ABL Championship team.
On December 21, 1961, the Nationals won a court order barring him from playing that season in the rival American Basketball League.
On September 7, 1962, the Syracuse Nationals sold his player rights to the Los Angeles Lakers, for $35,000, which at the time was the highest player-for-money transaction in league history.
He helped the team win the Western Division title after West missed 27 games with a leg injury.
Famous Laker announcer Chick Hearn nicknamed him "Fall Back Baby".
Off the court, he was also known for his sharp wit.
He averaged 16.8 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.7 assists during his 3 seasons with the team.
On October 14, 1965, he was traded to the New York Knicks in exchange for Bob Boozer and cash considerations.
In his first season, he led the team in scoring with a 23.1 average.
In 1968, he made his only All-Star appearance.
In 1970, he helped the Knicks beat the Lakers for the NBA title.
In 1986, he was inducted into the NAIA Hall of Fame.
In 1990, the school retired his No. 12 Jersey.
In 1993, he was inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame.
In 2005, he was inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame.
In 2007, he was inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame, along with his coach John McLendon.
In 2012, he was named to the NAIA 75th Anniversary All-Star Team.
In 2016, he was inducted into the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame.
In 2019 the 1957–59 Tennessee A&I Tigers men's basketball team was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
