Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is detailed information about Jim Barnett, a former NBA player and current broadcaster:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: James Franklin Barnett
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on July 7, 1944
  • Hometown: Greenville, South Carolina, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 4 inches (193 cm)
  • Weight: 170 pounds (77 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 5 inches
  • Shoe Size: 6 feet 3 inches
  • Number: Wore jersey numbers 11, 15, 20, and 33
  • Position: Shooting Guard / Small Forward
  • High School: Ramona High School in Riverside, California
  • College: University of Oregon (1962–1966)
  • NBA Draft: Selected in the 1st round (8th overall pick) in the 1966 NBA Draft by the Boston Celtics
  • Teams Played For:
    • Boston Celtics (1966–1967)
    • San Diego Rockets (1967–1970)
    • Portland Trail Blazers (1970–1971)
    • Golden State Warriors (1971–1974)
    • New Orleans Jazz (1974–1975)
    • New York Knicks (1975–1976)
    • Philadelphia 76ers (1976–1977)
  • Championship Rings: None in the NBA
  • Kids: Not publicly available
  • Siblings: Not publicly available

Player Archetype / Play Style

Jim Barnett’s player archetype was that of a scoring wing and secondary playmaking guard, a feisty perimeter player who could handle the ball, create shots, and give teams steady offensive production without needing to dominate possessions. Offensively, he functioned as a combo guard-slash-small forward who could score from the backcourt or wing, move the ball, and chip in as a facilitator, while defensively he was trusted enough to take difficult backcourt assignments, with the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame noting that one of his most praised strengths was guarding the opponent’s top scoring threat in the backcourt. Physically, Barnett had solid size for a guard at 6-foot-4 and 170 pounds, and his style leaned more toward competitiveness, skill, and versatility than overwhelming power. Overall, his play style blended shot creation, perimeter scoring, passing feel, and hard-nosed defensive effort, making him the kind of multi-role wing guard who could fill several functions across an offense. (NBA)

Fun Facts

  • Jim Barnett became a television analyst for the Golden State Warriors after his NBA career ended.
  • Barnett has been a prominent voice for Warriors basketball for over four decades.

Sources:

NBA.com — Jim Barnett | Guard | Golden State Warriors
Oregon Sports Hall of Fame — JIM BARNETT
Sporting News — The Baseline: Story time with (not really) retiring Warriors broadcaster Jim Barnett