Dick Barnett
Dick Barnett
Richard "Dick" Barnett (born October 2, 1936 in Gary, Indiana) is a former pro basketball player. He spent 14 seasons in the NBA (1959-74), but is mostly known for his 9 seasons with the New York Knicks. He was a part of the famous 1970 Knicks team, that won the NBA championship against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Barnett's most recognizable playing feature was the way he kicked both legs back as he took his jump shot.
He is currently teaching Sports Management at St. John's University in New York.
Playeing with Syracuse, L. A. Lakers and New York Knicks... A starting forward for Roosevelt's 1955 state finalists, playing alongside Mr. Basketball Wilson Eison... scored 18 points in each game in finals, losing at night to Oscar Robertson and Crispus Attucks... 4-year NAIA All-American at Tennessee State and member of 3 NAIA national championship teams...14 years in NBA with Syracuse, Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks... With backcourt mate Walt Frazier, led Knicks to league crowns in 1970 and 1973...15.8 career scoring average, with a distinctive 'question mark' jump shot. The Knicks retired his jersey #12 in 1990. He earned his doctorate in education at Fordham.
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