Knicks legend and two-time NBA champion Dick Barnett died on Sunday on the age of 88.
Barnett performed 9 seasons in New York from 1965-66 to 1973-74. Throughout that point, the capturing guard helped the Knicks seize two titles in 1970 and 1973 — the group's solely two championships in franchise historical past.
Following the information of Barnett's dying, the Knicks issued a press release:
"We’re terribly saddened to listen to concerning the passing of Knicks legend Dr. Richard Barnett. All through his illustrious profession, Dick Barnett embodied every part it meant to be a New York Knick, each on-and-off-the-court. He left a constructive influence on everybody he encountered and this group is extremely lucky to have him be such an integral a part of its historical past. His jersey will perpetually grasp within the rafters of Madison Sq. Backyard, and his play all through his profession will perpetually be part of Knicks followers recollections. Our ideas are together with his household, buddies and teammates on this tough time."
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— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) April 27, 2025
In 9 seasons in New York, Barnett averaged 15.6 factors and a couple of.9 assists throughout 604 video games. He was named an All-Star throughout the 1967-68 season — his lone choice.
In 1990, the Knicks retired his jersey quantity 12.
Barnett spent 14 years within the NBA, enjoying for the Syracuse Nationals and Los Angeles Lakers earlier than becoming a member of New York, and was enshrined within the Naismith Memorial Basketball Corridor of Fame in 2024.
