The highest draft pick in Nets history was Rick Barry, selected in the 1969 draft. He was selected as the first pick in the first round of the Nets 'draft, becoming the first player with the highest pick in team history.
Barry is a shooting guard. His Nets career lasted eight seasons, during which he showed excellent shooting ability and scoring skills. He averaged 26.4 points per game in his first season with the Nets, and averaged 30.6 points and 29.4 points in the following two seasons.
As the highest draft pick in Nets history, Barry has had a great career success. He joined the Washington Bullets (now the Washington Wizards) in 1975, where he continued to perform well. He earned an All-Star spot for two consecutive seasons and led the Bullets to the Finals in 1975-1976.
Barry also played for the Golden State Warriors in his later career, becoming an all-around guard. He won the MVP of the All-Star Game in 1974 and has been selected to the All-Star lineup many times. His numbers are excellent, scoring a total of 25279 career points.
As the highest draft pick in the history of the Nets, Barry set a high benchmark for the team. Not only is he an excellent scorer, he is also a defender who can control the pace of the game and organize offense. His outstanding performance and contributions to basketball have given him an important place in the history of the Nets.