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Dick Barnett Retired

Guard · New York Knicks · 6'2", 185 lb · Drafted 1959
2× NBA ChampionHall of FameNew York Knicks
NBANew York KnicksGuards
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In short

Dick Barnett is a retired guard and Basketball Hall of Famer, most associated with the New York Knicks. Fall-back-baby; a champion Knicks guard. Career averages: 15.8 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game.

Scoring map · Dick’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 33% · Top of key 3 13%
Rim — 33% of scoring, 27% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 6% of scoring, 5% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 11% of scoring, 11% of shotsTop of key 3 — 13% of scoring, 14% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 12% of scoring, 12% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 6% of scoring, 5% of shotsMid-range (L) — 5% of scoring, 7% of shotsPaint — 9% of scoring, 12% of shotsMid-range (R) — 5% of scoring, 7% of shots
  • Rim33%
  • Top of key 313%
  • Wing 3 (R)12%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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The Barnett Story — narrated
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Dick Barnett is a Basketball Hall of Famer. Fall-back-baby; a champion Knicks guard.

He averaged 15.8 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists and won 2 titles over his career.

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Career avg
15.8 ppg
Guard
Rebounds
2.9 rpg
career
Assists
2.8 apg
career
Titles
2× champion
New York Knicks
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Dick Barnett is a retired Hall of Fame guard, most associated with the New York Knicks.

Fall-back-baby; a champion Knicks guard.

He retired with career averages of 15.8 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game.

Sources: Career figures: documented sources. Role ratings: Balladex characterization.

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

Fall-back-baby; a champion Knicks guard.

PERSONALITY

The person

A Hall of Fame guard and New York Knicks name.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Hall of Fame guard
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
85/100
Scoring73
Playmaking49
Rebounding46
Perimeter D54
Rim protection28
Spacing56
Athleticism68
Clutch58
Hall of FameNew York Knicks
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

Dick Barnett is enshrined in the Hall of Fame. Fall-back-baby; a champion Knicks guard.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
15.8
per game
Career RPG
2.9
per game
Career APG
2.8
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyFall-back-baby; a champion Knicks guard.
Titles2× NBA champion.

Hardware

2×
NBA Champion
1×
NBA All-Star
HOF
Hall of Fame
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A Hall of Fame guard and New York Knicks name.

Dick Barnett's place in history is settled: Fall-back-baby; a champion Knicks guard.

Contract

Status
Retired · Hall of Fame
Bottom line

A Hall of Famer — 2× champion with the New York Knicks.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Dick Barnett's career averages?

Dick Barnett averaged 15.8 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game.

Is Dick Barnett in the Hall of Fame?

Yes — Dick Barnett is enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.