Former Dunk Champ On The Block
A couple weeks ago in Smack we mentioned that we didn’t even realize Brent Barry was still in the NBA, let alone the subject of trade rumors. But at the time the Grizzlies, Thunder and Clippers were all mentioned as being interested in getting “Bones” from the Rockets. We asked this question: Would Barry even bother with playing for a non-contender, or just retire? Today, word out of Houston is that that’s exactly what Barry is now considering.
NBA sources told FOX 26 Sports yesterday that Barry will not be back with the Rockets for the upcoming season and that he will either be traded or retire. And if he decides to hang them up, Houston will buy out the one year remaining on his contract.
So of all the teams out there, do you think Barry would fit with your squad? Of the teams that were apparently interested, I couldn’t see him in Memphis now that Iverson is there, Oklahoma City doesn’t really need an aging two-guard unless they’re looking for a locker room presence and the Clippers would probably only bring Barry back if he could reenact his dunk from the free throw line.
What do you think he’ll do? Get traded or retire?
Source: FOX 26 Sports
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September 18th, 2009 at 10:10 am
fan says:
Brent Berry…. how about a piece on this lockout?
September 18th, 2009 at 10:19 am
ALLDay says:
Bring him to da CAVS!!! He presents a better player than Parker coming off the bench.
September 18th, 2009 at 10:25 am
rangerjohn says:
i see him retiring or heading to boston to play with the new oldest team in the league since my spurs have no use for him.
September 18th, 2009 at 10:31 am
Matthew says:
@ ALLDay
Sorry bro but you dont know what your talking about……..Barry should retire……Parker is going to be huge for you guys this upcoming season……I like Barry but Parker should be getting as many minutes as possible if you want to win this year!
…I’m out like Brent Barry
September 18th, 2009 at 10:48 am
J.Tobias says:
Aron hit me up with your e-mail.
September 18th, 2009 at 11:54 am
Steve A says:
Brent Barry has been stealing checks for a few years now and shouldn’t even be in the league anymore. Oh to live in a world of guaranteed contracts…
September 18th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
Kermit the Washington says:
He don’t got much game left, but he’s always going to be good for a big 3 here and there…even when he’s fresh off the bench, coming in the game for the first time in 3 weeks.
September 18th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
dwight coward says:
Best solution is a tour of duty on the Warriors…he’s always wanted to play for GS.
September 18th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
Ian says:
He’s one of my fav players ever but he should retire.
September 18th, 2009 at 3:14 pm
doc says:
The reason for the dunk contest getting scrapped for a couple years.
September 18th, 2009 at 4:00 pm
sh!tfaced says:
kobe was the last champ before they scrapped the dunk contest… miner and rider were the true reasons…