Episode XII: Basketball Hall of Famer Rick Barry - a podcast by wheretheyat

The 12th edition of Whe're They At features 12-time NBA All-Star, NBA champion and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer, Rick Barry. Rick is the ONLY player to win scoring titles in the NCAA, NBA and ABA. He had one of the greatest runs in NBA playoff history leading the underdog 1974-75 Golden State Warriors the NBA title, winning Finals Most Valuable Player. He is also known for his underhanded free throw shot contributing him to shoot 90% in his career. He made the smooth transition from player to broadcaster as well. Rick is continuing to be an ambassador for the game as well as a gracious humanitarian. Host Nabaté Isles had the honor to speak with Rick on a plethora of topics including:                    

01:14: Part of Rick Barry's introduction features fellow Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer and his teammate on the 1974-75 Warriors NBA championship team, Jamaal Wilkes.                             

03:53: Expresses his disappointment of being misunderstood as person and teammate.                         

04:45: Doesn't understand why current athletes are not aware of the things they do in the age of social media.                  

05:49: The advantage of being a son of a basketball coach, growing up in Elizabeth, New Jersey.                     

06:57: Reflects on his memorable experiences with a legendary New York City athlete who he grew up admiring and became friends with him.                   

11:01: Reminisces on his time at the University of Miami and falling short in the prestigious (at the time) NIT tournament and not playing at the NCAA Tournament.                   

13:47: Should NCAA athletes be compensated?                     

15:18: On how he made an instant impact within his first two years in the NBA (2x 1st team All-NBA, averaging 35.6 points per game in his 2nd season to win the scoring title and set NBA Finals PPG record for a single series).                       

18:40: There is no greatest player in the history of the NBA, it's a 'team sport'.                       

20:17: Will we see a return of the overall dominance of centers?                    

21:15: The 2014-19 Golden State Warriors changed 'the way the game was looked at'.                     

22:55: His thoughts on Stephen Curry coming back this season.                      

25:12: Why he departed the NBA for the ABA?                 

27:58: How the ABA influenced today's NBA?                    

30:04: What he do if he was playing in the league today?                     

31:31: Doesn't understand how shooting his free throws underhanded was deemed 'embarrassing' when he was successful at it.                    

32:51: On top two NBA MVP candidates, Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James free throw struggles.                   

35:00: What made the 1974-75 Warriors championship team truly memorable?                    

39:59: On the lack of objectivity with voting for awards, especially when he should have won the regular season MVP award in the 1974-75 season.                 

41:48: Rick sets the record straight on the controversy surrounding his play and demeanor during Game 7 of the 1976 Western Conference Finals.                     

45:54: On referees looking to determine the outcome of the games too much.                 

47:28: Adamant thoughts on replay during NBA games.               

48:12: Nabaté shares a surprise greeting for Rick from former NBA player, coach, executive and Rick's Houston Rockets teammate, Mike Dunleavy, Sr.                   

48:54: Reflects on the last two years of his career with the 'talented' Houston Rockets (1978-80).                 

54:14: On being a trailblazing broadcaster as an athlete.                 

55:26: On his podcast, Warriors 24 and take on Kevin Durant leaving the Warriors.                 

57:29: Tough to see his Warriors go from 'the penthouse to the outhouse'.                

1:00:23: FAST BREAK segment of random questions for Rick.                  

1:03:12: On his youngest son, Canyon looking to help lead the USA to qualify for the Olympics 3×3 basketball tournament.                           

1:07:14: Provides updates on his other sons (Scooter, Jon, Brent and Drew, who all played professional basketball) and daughter (Shannon).                  

1:11:49: Former NBA head coach Del Harris shares a surprise written reflection on Rick.               

1:12:51: Not a fan of the isolation style of basketball by James Harden and the current Houston Rockets, but James is NOT a selfish player.                          

1:15:11: On his future appearances.             

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Musical selections are from Nabaté Isles' album, 'Eclectic Excursions', available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Amazon, Tidal, etc. Check out his website as well: www.nabateisles.com             

 

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