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Hawk Killers: Rick Barry

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Richard Francis Dennis Barry III, better known as Rick Barry, is well-known as one of the great scorers in the history of the game. A career 24.8 point scorer, which would be much higher without his two underwhelming seasons as a Houston Rocket, Barry was known as a shooter with great range and a sweet stroke. He was best known for his underhand free throw, which helped him connect on 89 percent of his free shots over his 14-year career. He also was an underrated passer, averaging 4.9 assists for his career, including his historic 74-75 season, in which he averaged 6.