Brent Barry
Brent Barry
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Brent Michael Barry is a retired American professional basketball player who played in the NBA from 1995 to 2008.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on April 5, 1971. Still alive.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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American, Retired Professional Basketball Player (Point Guard/Shooting Guard)
Early Life and Background
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Brent Barry was born in Houma, Louisiana, to a family of modest means. His father, Larry Barry, played minor league baseball before becoming an insurance salesman. Brent's mother, Carol, worked as a school teacher. Growing up, he had two older brothers, Drew and Dean, who would later become significant figures in his basketball career.
Major Accomplishments
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Brent Barry's professional basketball journey began when he was drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers with the 15th overall pick in the 1995 NBA draft. During his 13-year NBA career, he played for several teams, including the Golden State Warriors, Seattle SuperSonics, San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets, and Dallas Mavericks.
Some of his notable achievements include:
Being a three-time NBA Three-Point Contest champion (2002, 2006, 2007)
Holding the record for most consecutive free throws made in an NBA game (13) until it was broken in 2018
* Scoring over 10,000 career points and making over 1,700 three-pointers
Notable Works or Actions
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While Barry's playing career may be his most notable accomplishment, he has also been involved in various charity initiatives. In 2007, he participated in the NBA's "Shooting Stars" competition during All-Star Weekend to raise funds for the Special Olympics.
Impact and Legacy
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Brent Barry's impact on basketball extends beyond his impressive playing career. He was known for his clutch shooting ability and was a valuable asset to several teams throughout his career. His legacy can be seen in the many young players he mentored during his time with the San Antonio Spurs, where he served as an assistant coach.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Brent Barry's reputation as one of the greatest three-point shooters in NBA history has made him a beloved figure among basketball enthusiasts. His impressive shooting statistics and numerous accolades have solidified his place among the all-time greats.
Quotes by Brent Barry
Good teams have a lot of guys who can come in and do that. It's a great time in the next couple weeks to start preparing yourself mentally and physically for what might happen in the playoffs and when those opportunities might come.
If you win 50 or more games, ... you should only have to play two exhibitions. Forty to 49, you play three; 30 to 39, you play five; and under 30 you play eight. That way, the teams that really need the work will play more games.
In the NBA playoffs, every game takes on a life of its own. You never know who is going to be the guy that steps up and gets something going.
It was one of those nights where our play wasn't all that sharp, but you have nights like that. We got contributions from other guys and the bench stepped up. We needed this win to help keep pace.
No, there's nobody that can do that. Marcel Marceau might have a chance, but that's about it.
This league is about having blood in the water, and making sure your sharks swim around that surface. That's what we expect to do Sunday.
This feels like what I used to do for a long time. It's good to see the ball going in, and being able to do the things you know you're capable of doing.