Spring Break
Former Beaver Barry avoids controversy
Played for Oregon State, drafted to NBA in 1995
Terry Horstman
Issue date: 5/30/08 Section: Sports
The Laker backcourt had been doing a great job on Tony Parker and Tim Duncan, but as great as he is, Barry was unable to carry the team by himself.
San Antonio got what it needed early, as Barry hit two three-pointers in the first half and the Spurs led by as many as 20. However, the Spurs' success was short-lived as the Lakers came roaring back behind Aleague MVP Kobe Bryant to take a one-point lead at the end of the third quarter.
Barry added one more fourth-quarter three and ended with 11 points, but it wasn't enough to top Kobe and the Lakers. The MVP was unstoppable, scoring 39 points in 43 minutes on 16-30 shooting from the field.
The Lakers advanced not only to 12-3 in the playoffs but also to the NBA finals. The Spurs and Oregon State standout Brent Barry were sent packing.
The loss ended Barry's 14th season in the league and the quest for his fourth championship. He was a vital part of San Antonio's success this year, and while he hasn't discussed retirement, once any player gets to the age of 36, retirement seems to be just around the corner.
Hopefully for Barry, Oregon State fans and especially the San Antonio Spurs, Brent will decide to lace them up one more time and make an attempt at that fourth championship in 2009.
Terry Horstman, sports writer
sports@dailybarometer.com
San Antonio got what it needed early, as Barry hit two three-pointers in the first half and the Spurs led by as many as 20. However, the Spurs' success was short-lived as the Lakers came roaring back behind Aleague MVP Kobe Bryant to take a one-point lead at the end of the third quarter.
Barry added one more fourth-quarter three and ended with 11 points, but it wasn't enough to top Kobe and the Lakers. The MVP was unstoppable, scoring 39 points in 43 minutes on 16-30 shooting from the field.
The Lakers advanced not only to 12-3 in the playoffs but also to the NBA finals. The Spurs and Oregon State standout Brent Barry were sent packing.
The loss ended Barry's 14th season in the league and the quest for his fourth championship. He was a vital part of San Antonio's success this year, and while he hasn't discussed retirement, once any player gets to the age of 36, retirement seems to be just around the corner.
Hopefully for Barry, Oregon State fans and especially the San Antonio Spurs, Brent will decide to lace them up one more time and make an attempt at that fourth championship in 2009.
Terry Horstman, sports writer
sports@dailybarometer.com
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