ORIGINAL ABA LEGEND · HALL CLASS 1987

Rick Barry

4× All-ABA · 4× ABA All-Star · 1969 Oaks title roster

POSITION FABA CLUBS 3HALL CLASS 1987

Rick Barry, original ABA Hall of Fame legend — THE LEGEND FILERICK BARRY

1,020CAREER GAMES

24.8POINTS / GAME

6.7REBOUNDS / GAME

4.9ASSISTS / GAME

Combined ABA + NBA regular-season career statistics. Values are shown to one decimal place.

THE BIOGRAPHY

THE PLAYER.
THE MOMENT.
THE LEGACY.

One of basketball’s most exacting scorers brought immediate credibility to the young league. His shooting craft, passing and competitive edge helped turn Oakland into a champion and made every possession feel consequential.

SIGNATURE ABA STORY

Barry returned from injury during Oakland’s 1968–69 championship season, giving the Oaks the star power and precision that defined their breakthrough.

WHY THE GAME REMEMBERS HIM

A fearless scorer and complete offensive creator whose underhand free throw and uncompromising approach remain instantly recognizable.

THE ABA JOURNEY

CLUBS &
COLORS.

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CAREER FILE

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4× All-ABA · 4× ABA All-Star · 1969 Oaks title roster

NAISMITH HALL · 1987

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HISTORY,
WITH RECEIPTS.

This positive player story is grounded in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee archive and Basketball-Reference’s combined professional career record.

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