Jim Barnett has been a staple on Golden State Warriors broadcasts for 35 years. But before that, he logged 11 NBA seasons as a player for seven teams (1966-1977). From filling in for Bill Russell, to figuring out broadcasting on the fly, to calling the Dubs’ darkest days and their finest hours, Barnett’s got some…
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Meet Jim Barnett: Across Six Decades as an NBA Player & Broadcaster – Part 1
Jim Barnett has been a staple on Golden State Warriors broadcasts for 35 years. But before that, he logged 11 NBA seasons as a player for seven teams (1966-1977). From guarding Oscar Robertson and Jerry West to being coached by teammate Bill Russell, to being strong-armed by Red Auerbach and playing a supporting role alongside…