NBA Players Born on March 28

With over 5,000 players in NBA history, at least one player was born on every day of the calendar year – including three leap-day ballers. Our day-by-day breakdown of the players born on each day of the year continues.

Below are the most notable NBA players born on March 28.

Rick Barry (1944)

There aren’t many families as prominent as the Barrys in NBA history, with Rick sending three sons to the NBA. That might be his favorite accomplishment on a personal level, but this superstar carved out a Hall of Fame career.

It all started when Barry was selected fourth overall in the 1965 NBA Draft, winning Rookie of the Year in a remarkable debut season. He followed that up with an even better sophomore season, leading the NBA with 35.6 points per game. Barry also led the league in scoring in 1969 and made 12 straight All-Star appearances to start his career. He finished Top 5 in MVP voting six times while leading the league in free-throw shooting seven times.

Key Takeaways

• Rick Barry was a dominant scorer, leading the NBA in points per game in 1969.
• He was a 12-time All-Star and a six-time Top 5 MVP finisher.
• The Barry family has a strong legacy in the NBA, with Rick’s sons also playing professionally.