Here’s what we know for sure:
Rick Barry (born March 28, 1944) is a Golden State Hall-of-Famer best known for his playing career and his dominance—especially in the 1960s and 1970s—as well as his ongoing pickleball success at age 80 .
The most recent credible reports show Barry playing pickleball at Chase Center’s Thrive City—not coaching basketball there .
Barry’s last NBA coaching stints were in the 1990s for minor pro teams—no NBA coaching roles in recent years .
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❌ The Coaching Rumor Debunked
The sites claiming he’s been appointed to the “Great Chase Center” coaching staff appear to be clickbait or fabricated. Searching across reputable NBA, Bay Area, and national outlets (ESPN, NBA.com, The Athletic, Associated Press, SFGate, Bay Area News Group) reveals no such announcement or confirmation.
Barry has commented in recent years on Warriors broadcasts and public gatherings, but there’s no evidence he’s taken on any formal coaching or staff role.
Rick Barry remains a celebrated Warriors legend and active competitor in the sport of pickleball, but he has not returned as a senior coach or staff member at Golden State. That rumored “return” appears to be false or speculative.
