Dick Barnett

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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. Barnett played in the 1968 NBA All-Star Game and was a part of the famous 1970 Knicks team, that won the NBA championship against the Los Angeles Lakers. He scored 15,358 regular season points in his career.

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.

New York Knicks 1969-70 NBA Champions

Barnett | Bowman | Bradley | DeBusschere | Frazier | Hosket | May | Reed (Finals MVP) | Riordan | Russell | Stallworth | Warren | Coach Holzman

New York Knicks 1972-73 NBA Champions

Barnett | Bibby | Bradley | DeBusschere | Frazier | Gianelli | Jackson | Lucas | Meminger | Monroe | Reed (Finals MVP) | Wingo | Coach Holzman


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