Dick Barnett Height, Weight, Wingspan, Shoe Size, Position, Draft, Age and more

Last Updated on December 22, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s the detailed information about Dick Barnett:

Full Name: Richard Barnett
Nationality: American
Age: Born October 2, 1936 (currently 88 years old)
Hometown: Gary, Indiana
Height: 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m)
Weight: 190 lbs (86 kg)
Wingspan: Not publicly disclosed
Shoe Size: Not publicly disclosed
Number: Wore jersey numbers #5, #12, #23, and #15 during his career
Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
High School: Roosevelt High School (Gary, Indiana)
College: Tennessee State University (1955–1959)
NBA Draft: 1959, Round 1, Pick 4 by the Syracuse Nationals
Teams Played For:
- Syracuse Nationals (1959–1961)
- Cleveland Pipers (1961–1962, ABL)
- Los Angeles Lakers (1962–1965)
- New York Knicks (1965–1974)
Championship Rings: 2 (1970, 1973 with the New York Knicks)
Kids: Information about children is not widely disclosed.
Siblings: Specific details about siblings are not publicly available.

Dick Barnett was a critical part of the New York Knicks’ championship teams in 1970 and 1973.
Known for his unorthodox jump shot, which he often released while kicking his legs backward, earning him the nickname “Fall Back Baby.”
Barnett was also a three-time NAIA champion at Tennessee State University and had his jersey retired by the university.
After his basketball career, he earned a doctorate in education and became a professor, focusing on the empowerment of young people through education.