Last Updated on April 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is detailed information about Jon Barry:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Jonathan Harold Barry
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on July 25, 1969
  • Hometown: Oakland, California, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 meters)
  • Weight: 195 pounds (88 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 5 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 13 (US)
  • Number: Wore various numbers throughout his career, including 7, 20, and 31
  • Position: Shooting Guard / Point Guard
  • High School: De La Salle High School (Concord, California)
  • College:
    1. Paris Junior College (Paris, Texas)
    2. University of the Pacific
    3. Georgia Tech
      • Played his final two collegiate years at Georgia Tech.
  • NBA Draft:
    • 1992 NBA Draft:
      • Selected in the 1st round, 21st overall pick by the Boston Celtics.
  • Teams Played For:
    1. Milwaukee Bucks (1992–1993)
    2. Golden State Warriors (1993–1995)
    3. Atlanta Hawks (1996–1997)
    4. Los Angeles Lakers (1997–1998)
    5. Sacramento Kings (1998–2001)
    6. Detroit Pistons (2001–2003)
    7. Denver Nuggets (2003–2004)
    8. Houston Rockets (2004–2005)
  • Championship Rings:
    • None
      • Jon Barry did not win an NBA championship during his career.
  • Kids:
    • Jon Barry has two children, but specific details about their names are not widely available.
  • Siblings:
    • Jon Barry comes from a famous basketball family:
      1. Father: Rick Barry (NBA Hall of Famer)
      2. Brothers:
        • Brent Barry (Former NBA player and two-time NBA champion)
        • Drew Barry (Former NBA player)
        • Scooter Barry (Professional basketball player, primarily overseas)

Player Archetype / Play Style

Jon Barry’s player archetype was that of a bench shooting specialist and connective guard, the kind of role player who could steady a second unit with spacing, quick decisions, and competitive energy. Defensively, he was more of a positional team defender than a stopper, relying on anticipation and effort rather than size or burst to hold up on the perimeter. Offensively, Barry fit as an off-ball floor-spacer, secondary passer, and occasional ballhandler who kept the offense moving, hunted clean three-point looks, and could push the ball in the open court when the game sped up. At roughly 6-foot-4 to 6-foot-5 with a lean guard frame, his style was built less on overpowering athleticism and more on shooting touch, feel, and hustle, which made him a useful complementary piece off the bench for multiple teams. (Basketball Reference)

Fun Facts

  • Known as a reliable role player and sharpshooter during his career.
  • Contributed valuable minutes off the bench for several playoff teams.
  • Became a respected basketball analyst and broadcaster after retiring from the NBA.

Sources:

Deseret News — Kings’ scouting report by Tom Nissalke
ESPN The Magazine — Stack Exchange
Basketball-Reference — Jon Barry Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more