Rick Barry

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This year will mark the 22nd time the Warriors have a lottery pick in the NBA Draft since 1985 (the first year of the NBA Draft Lottery). Past Warriors lottery picks have included Warrior greats like Stephen Curry (7th overall, 2009), Klay Thompson (11th, 2011) and Chris Mullin (7th, 1985).

But how many times has the Warriors franchise had the second overall pick thanks to the NBA Draft Lottery?

It was 55 years ago, back in 1965, when the Warriors last had the second selection in the draft, which was well before the first NBA Draft Lottery. In fact, the 1965 draft was the only time in the Warriors’ 71-year franchise history the team has held the second pick in an NBA Draft.

And how did that second overall pick turn out for the Warriors? Pretty well if you ask us.

With the second overall pick of the 1965 draft, the Warriors selected none other than Hall of Fame forward Rick Barry.

Barry had two separate stints with the Warriors between 1965-67 and 1972-78, playing in the ABA between those stints.

In his first season, Barry averaged 25.7 points and 10.6 rebounds to claim the 1965-66 Rookie of the Year award. The following season, he led the league with 35.6 points per game. In his eight seasons with the Dubs, Barry averaged 25.6 points, 7.3 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 2.3 steals per game.

His crowning achievement was leading the Warriors to their first title on the West Coast in the 1974-75 season. Between the NBA and ABA, Barry was a 12-time All-Star including the 1966-67 All-Star Game MVP, six-time All-NBA Team honoree and four-time All-ABA Team honoree, among other accomplishments.

Barry amassed 25,279 points scored between both leagues, making him the fourth-leading scorer in league history at the time of his retirement, trailing John Havlicek (26,395), Oscar Robertson (26,710), and Wilt Chamberlain (31,419). He currently sits tied with Reggie Miller for 24th on the all-time scorers list. Additionally, he holds the honor of being the only player to ever lead the NCAA, NBA and ABA in scoring.

And he did it all with his signature underhanded free throws.

Barry was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1987. He was named one of the 50 Greatest Players in National Basketball Association History in 1996 by a panel of media members, along with former and current players general managers.

Barry’s No. 24 hangs in the rafters of Chase Center, never to be worn by another Warrior again.

Not a bad career resume for the only second overall pick the Warriors have ever had. Now the question remains: what will come of the team’s 2020 first round draft pick?

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Dear Oakland ... Love, Rick Barry

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The back-to-back NBA Champion Golden State Warriors, along with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&amp;E) and Good Tidings Foundation, will dedicate “Rick Barry Court” at Edgewood Center for Children and Families in San Francisco on Thursday, October 25, it was announced today. Barry, who was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 1987, will be in attendance for the court dedication ceremony, which will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the Edgewood Center for Children and Families, located at 1801 Vicente St., and will be followed by a basketball clinic, hosted by Warriors Basketball Camp, from 10:30 to 12:00 p.m.

“Rick’s dedication to the Warriors franchise and the Bay Area community has had a lasting legacy,” said Rick Welts, Warriors President &amp; CEO. “I’m thrilled that, in partnership with PG&amp;E and Good Tidings Foundation, the basketball court at Edgewood will reflect his impact in the region.”

The playground and basketball courts were refurbished in partnership with the Warriors, PG&amp;E and the Good Tidings Foundation as part of the Makin’ Hoops program, which has restored more than 75 basketball courts in the Bay Area. The renovation work included an acrylic resurfacing of the 37,000 square-foot playground, restriping of the track, fresh paint on the kickball field, a fresh coat of paint on the Warriors-branded court, and the addition of two new NBA backboards, complete with new nets at each end of the court. The courts will feature new “Rick Barry Court” signage in honor of the Golden State Warriors legend, who is known for his unorthodox and iconic underhand free-throw shooting technique.

“We are very grateful to our partners at the Warriors Foundation, PG &amp; E, and Good Tidings Foundation who have paved the way to build a great outdoor space for our clients to explore and grow through sports and physical activity,” said Edgewood CEO Lynn Dolce.

The oldest children’s charity in the Western United States, Edgewood is a leading community-based organization that provides behavioral health, family support and educational services. Edgewood touches the lives of thousands of at-risk children, youth and families facing life-challenging mental health conditions often exacerbated by challenging family dynamics, limited social and economic resources, trauma, abuse or neglect.

“As one of the top 50 players in the history of the NBA, Rick is a true ambassador for the league, the Bay Area, and the sport of basketball throughout the world,” said Stephanie Isaacson, director of Community Relations at PG&amp;E. “Rick brought a culture of professionalism and excellence to the Warriors that extends through today, and we hope that the youth who will benefit from this newly refurbished court will see his name and aspire to be the type of player, community member and leader that Rick is: one of the greatest of all time.”

Barry suited up for the Warriors twice during his 10-year NBA career, first from 1965-67, and again for six seasons, spanning 1972 through 1978. Part of the Warriors’ 1975 NBA Champion team, Barry was named the NBA Finals MVP and to the All-NBA First Team that season. An 8-time NBA All-Star, Barry’s number 24 jersey was retired by the Warriors on March 18, 1988.

Golden State will honor the 1975 Warriors NBA Champion team on Wednesday, October 24 at Oracle Arena, and Barry will be on hand for the festivities, which will include a 1975 NBA Championship replica ring giveaway for all fans in attendance at Oracle Arena. The team is set to take on the Washington Wizards at 7:30 p.m.

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Warriors to Dedicate 'Rick Barry Court' at the Edgewood Center for Children and Families in San Francisco

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The Warriors will give out Rick Barry Bobbleheads to the first 10,000 fans who enter Oracle Arena on Monday, March 23 for the team’s game against the Washington Wizards.

The Golden State Warriors announced today that the team will be giving out Rick Barry Bobbleheads to the first 10,000 fans who enter Oracle Arena on Monday, March 23 for the team’s game against the Washington Wizards, courtesy of adidas. In addition to Rick Barry Bobblehead Night, March 23 will serve as a celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the Warriors winning the 1975 NBA Championship.

At Monday’s game, several members of the 1975 NBA Championship team will be in attendance, including Head Coach Alvin Attles, Rick Barry, Butch Beard, Charles Dudley, George Johnson, Jeff Mullins, Clifford Ray, Jamaal Wilkes, Assistant Coach Joe Roberts and Athletic Trainer Dick D’Oliva. The late Franklin Mieulli, who owned the Warriors at the time, will be represented by his son, Peter, and the late Phil Smith will be represented by his children. Throughout the evening, the Warriors will pay tribute to the 40th Anniversary of the organization’s only West Coast championship team in a variety of ways, including in-arena videos and a special on-court recognition.

Earlier this season, the Warriors held Bobblehead nights for Andre Iguodala on October 21 against the Los Angeles Clippers, courtesy of Lucky Supermarkets, Stephen Curry on October 24 against the Denver Nuggets, courtesy of Comcast SportsNet Bay Area, Šarūnas Marčiulionis on December 4 against the New Orleans Pelicans, courtesy of The Clorox Company, Draymond Green on January 7 against the Indiana Pacers and Manute Bol Bobblehead Night, courtesy of Kingsford Capital on Tuesday, January 27.

The Warriors have sold out 114 consecutive games at Oracle Arena and currently have a Season Ticket Priority Wait List of over 9,700 members. For more information and to purchase tickets visit warriors.com or call 1-888-GSW-HOOP. Please be advised that tickets purchased through other third party sites are not verified by the Warriors. Resale tickets are currently available through warriors.com, and offer a safe and convenient way for fans to access all levels of tickets throughout the regular season and playoffs.

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Warriors To Host Rick Barry Bobblehead Night On Monday, March 23 Against Washington Wizards

The NBA Draft by its very nature is a risky endeavor. No matter how much film study, no matter how many times a scout sees a prospect play, there is always at least some uncertainty when selecting players who are teenagers or not too far removed from being one. But sometimes that risk pays off and the following is a reverse chronological look at some of the top draft picks in Warriors history.

Before we get started, let’s lay down a few ground rules. First, only players in the franchise’s West Coast history (since 1962) are eligible. So that rules out Hall of Famers Wilt Chamberlain, Paul Arizin, Tom Gola and others. Also, we’re ruling out anybody who played in the NBA this past season, as the stories of those players are still being told. So we’ll have to wait until Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and others retire before we consider adding them to this list.

Players considered for this list had to have been either drafted by the Warriors or acquired by the Dubs on the night of their draft, and played at least their first NBA game with the Warriors. So Anfernee Hardaway, drafted by the Warriors in 1993, is ineligible, but Chris Webber, who the Warriors acquired in a deal that sent Hardaway to Orlando, makes the cut. Draft position was taken into account, so the players listed below aren’t necessarily meant to be the best players drafted by the Warriors, just some of the top draft picks by the team. And as you’ll see, some of these players went on to enjoy greater successes on teams other than the Warriors.

Lastly, this is completely subjective and based on the opinions of warriors.com staff members. Let us know if you think other players should be added to this list in the comments below …

Gilbert Arenas – 2001 NBA Draft: 2nd Pick of 2nd Round (30th Pick Overall) 
Gilbert Arenas proved to be one of the top steals of the 2001 NBA Draft. Selected two picks after Tony Parker, Arenas started 30 games as a Warriors rookie and won the NBA’s Most Improved Player Award in 2003 with averages of 18.3 points and 6.3 assists. After two seasons with the Warriors, Arenas signed a free agent contract with the Wizards that Golden State could not match at the time due to NBA rules (The Gilbert Arenas Provision has since been adopted into the NBA’s collective bargaining agreement to help over-the-cap teams re-sign restricted free agents who were not selected in the first round). Arenas was selected as an All-Star for three straight seasons beginning in 2005, but he suffered a knee injury in April of 2007 and only played more than 35 games in one of his last five NBA seasons.

Chris Webber – 1993 NBA Draft: 1st Pick of 1st Round
Although not technically a Warriors draft pick, Chris Webber makes his way to this space because he was acquired by the Warriors on his draft night. The first selection in 1993, Webber earned Rookie of the Year honors and helped lead the Warriors to the NBA Playoffs. A superb passer and ball handler for a big man, Webber went on to be a five-time All-Star, averaging more than 20 points in nine-straight seasons with Washington and Sacramento. Although hampered by injuries late in his career, Webber still averaged 20.7 points, 9.8 rebounds and 4.2 assists over 15 NBA seasons.

Latrell Sprewell – 1992 NBA Draft: 24th Pick of 1st Round
Although his Warriors tenure ended in nightmare fashion, Latrell Sprewell turned in some quality seasons for the Warriors. Three of Sprewell’s four All-Star selections came while he was with the Warriors, and he and Shaquille O’Neal are the only players from the 1992 draft class to be selected to an All-NBA team. After his Warriors career ended with a near season-long suspension, Sprewell returned to the NBA in 1999 and helped lead the Knicks to the NBA Finals. A slashing guard with a smooth 3-point touch, Sprewell averaged 18.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 4.0 assists over 13 seasons with the Warriors, Knicks and Timberwolves.

Tim Hardaway – 1989 NBA Draft: 14th Pick of 1st Round
A Bay Area fan favorite for most of the 1990s, Tim Hardaway earned first-team All-Rookie honors in 1990 and was an All-Star in three of his six seasons with the Warriors. One of the best guards in franchise history, Hardaway was known for his crossover dribble ("UTEP Two-step"). He was part of the popular Run TMC trio with Chris Mullin and Mitch Richmond, often leading the break in the Warriors’ up-tempo attack. Hardaway averaged 17.7 points and 8.2 assists over 13 NBA seasons, including three more All-NBA selections with Miami in the late 1990s.

Mitch Richmond – 1988 NBA Draft: 5th Pick of 1st Round
The “M” in the Warriors’ popular Run TMC trio, Mitch Richmond certainly had a knack to score the basketball. Richmond’s smooth shooting stroke fit right in to the Warriors up-tempo attack and he averaged more than 22 points in each of his three seasons with the Warriors. Nicknamed ‘Rock’ for his tough play, Richmond was the the 1988-89 NBA Rookie of the Year. He was an NBA All-Star in six straight seasons, all while playing with the Sacramento Kings. Richmond will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame this summer along with the next player mentioned on this list.

Sarunas Marciulionis – 1987 NBA Draft: 13th Pick of 6th Round (127th Pick Overall) 
One of the first European players to find sustained success in the NBA, Sarunas Marciulionis helped pave the way for the internationalization of the NBA. Originally the Warriors’ sixth-round pick in the 1987 NBA Draft, the Lithuanian-born guard joined the club in 1989 and played four of his first seven NBA seasons with Golden State. At 6-foot-5 and 200 pounds, Marciulionis was a hardnosed player with a physically punishing style of play. He was the runner-up for the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year Award for the 1991-92 season in which he averaged 18.9 points and 3.4 assists while shooting 53.8 percent from the field, and averaged double figures in scoring in five out of his seven NBA seasons. Marciulionis, who also enjoyed great successes in international competition, will be inducted to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame this summer.

Chris Mullin – 1985 NBA Draft: 7th Pick of 1st Round
The one-time face of the Warriors, Chris Mullin was a five-time All-Star, four-time All-NBA selection and two-time Olympic Gold Medalist. The 2011 inductee to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame played 13 of his 16 NBA seasons with the Warriors and averaged 25-plus points for five straight years (1988-89 to 1992-93). One of six Warriors in franchise history to have his number retired, the smooth-shooting lefty was a cornerstone of the club’s popular Run TMC trio in the early 1990s.

Robert Parish – 1976 NBA Draft: 8th Pick of 1st Round
Long before LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh joined forces, there was another “Big Three” in the NBA. And although Robert Parish enjoyed most of his NBA success alongside Larry Bird and Kevin McHale in Boston, the nine-time NBA All-Star and winner of four NBA Championships enjoyed four very solid seasons with the Warriors. “The Chief” averaged 17.1 points, 11.5 rebounds and 2.2 blocks over his final two seasons by the Bay, and he went on to be inducted in Hall of Fame in 2003, seven years after he was named to the NBA’s 50th Anniversary All-Time Team.

Phil Smith – 1974 NBA Draft: 11th Pick of 2nd Round (29th Pick Overall) 
The Warriors got tremendous value out of their second round pick in 1974. As a rookie, San Francisco native Phil Smith contributed to the Warriors’ 1975 Championship season and he went on to average 15.1 points and 3.9 assists over nine NBA seasons. The 6-foot-4 shooting guard was a two-time All-Star and was also an All-NBA and All-Defensive Team selection in 1976.

Jamaal Wilkes – 1974 NBA Draft: 11th Pick of 1st Round 
The consummate team player, Jamaal Wilkes seemed to win wherever he went. He was a part of two championship teams at UCLA and was the 1975 Rookie of the Year during the Warriors’ Championship season. Wilkes was always one to do the “little things” to help teams win, earning Second Team All-Defensive recognition in both 1975-76 and 1976-77. Although the 6-foot-6 forward’s behind-the-head jumpshot was unconventional, it was quite reliable, and he averaged 17.7 points over 12 NBA seasons that featured three All-Star selections and four NBA titles. Wilkes was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2012.

Rick Barry – 1965 NBA Draft: 2nd Pick of 1st Round
In addition to being one of the best players in Warriors history, Rick Barry is one of the best players in basketball history. A 1987 inductee into the Basketball Hall of Fame, Barry was also named one of the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players of all time in 1996. He played eight seasons with the Warriors, averaging 25.6 points, 7.3 rebounds and 5.1 assists. After winning NBA Rookie of the Year honors in 1966, Barry led the Warriors to the NBA Finals in both 1967 and 1975. He earned MVP honors in the 1975 NBA Finals when the Warriors swept the heavily favored Washington Bullets for the franchise’s only championship in West Coast history.

Nate Thurmond – 1963 NBA Draft: 3rd Pick of 1st Round
One of the best big men in NBA history, Nate Thurmond was a seven-time All-Star and five-time All-Defensive Team selection. He ranks fifth all-time with a career average of 15.0 rebounds per game and he twice pulled down more than 20 boards a game for an entire season. He averaged 17.4 points and 16.9 rebounds over 11 seasons with the Warriors, two of which resulted in trips to the NBA Finals (1964 &amp; 1967).  Thurmond was elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1985 and named one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History in 1996.

Other Top Warriors Draft Picks: Larry Smith (1980: 24th pick), Purvis Short (1978: 5th pick), Gus Williams (1975: 20th pick); Clyde Lee (1966: 3rd pick).

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