Brent Barry on All-Star Weekend and dunk contest memories

Brent Barry has been around the NBA his entire life, being born to a Hall of Famer, experiencing a 14-year playing career, and then moving into a role as TV analyst and color commentator for NBATV and Turner Sports.

Barry joins Fastbreak Breakfast to share the highlights of his All-Star weekend in New Orleans, plus his memories of winning the dunk contest in 1996. He also talks about his time in the league, running into Michael Jordan in two separate instances 30 years apart, and his breakfast routine.

Also covered:

Does being a former dunk champion carry any special privileges? Should there be an exclusive club for past All-Star event winners to be able to convene privately?
As a rookie, how did Barry even end up in the dunk contest?
Did the NBA actually keep him from performing a choreographed dunk routine set to rap music?
Would his playing skills have been better utilized in today’s game with the emphasis on 3-point shooting?
How was the winning culture of the San Antonio Spurs evident to him and what did he take from his time there?
Did he ever get to see Tim Duncan, dungeon master?
Does he feel a brotherly duty to defend Jon from criticism and the #FireJonBarry crowd?
As a surfer and beach volleyball enthusiast, has he branched out into other alternative sports such as ultimate frisbee or team handball?

This episode is also available for download on iTunes or Soundcloud.

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Brent Barry on All-Star Weekend and dunk contest memories

By Keith Parish | Feb 21, 2017

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