Dana Barros Probably Would Have Fit into the Modern Game Pretty Well

December 17, 1994 - Speedy, elusive, hair-trigger stroke, peerless floater - Dana Barros had all the makings of a modern gunner, and he utilized those weapons to become an all-star in 1995, averaging 20.6 points and 5 assists en route to running away with the Most Improved Player award. While it's worth noting that Barros' .464 percent 3-point accuracy occurred on a slightly shortened line (the league moved the 3-point line in for a couple years in the mid-90's), it's also worth acknowledging that Barros had been virtually just as deadly on the former line, hence his pull-ups in the clip above often taking place steps behind the line.
Considering even Blake Griffin attempted over six 3-pointers per game in 2020, one may surmise that Barros' shooting talent may have been fully unleashed in the modern age (even at his peak, Barros never averaged more than 5.2 3-point attempts per game).
Barros once held the NBA record for most consecutive games with a 3-pointer (89). That mark has since been eclipsed by both Kyle Korver and Stephen Curry.
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[@AndreaBaixinho]

averaging 20+ at 5'11" is no joke!

[@_Maxten]

47% from 3 at 5a pg is no joke either

[@ejayfragante2720]

just imagine if there are pick and roll plays for him, he would've averaged 30.

[@Unholyfrost666]

Loved Dana Barros. Dad took me to a bunch of games during this error and he made it fun.

[@kingoftheverticaldiet1108]

guy was crazy efficient from three, just a killer all around, even at 5’9

[@Kxnzok_]

5’11

[@steppedon]

I know (or knew) Dana personally. 5'9" is being generous. He would have been the first to tell you that like Hollywood...the NBA loves giving out an inch here and there.

[@lousanto1054]

The last sixer to wear #3 before The Answer...

[@thebayareastandout]

From far away he looks like rookie low hair Iverson too

[@lousanto1054]

@@thebayareastandout yeah...scary.

[@Phillygoat1983]

Wonder if someone still had a Dana Barros number 3 jersey lol

[@Justth1nk41nce]

🤯

[@jacquesjames5743]

One of my top 5 NBA players Dana Barros

[@LJE3]

Eddie House Sr.

[@JD37]

Nick Van Exel too.

[@acnicodemus4734]

Oh no question, not even a question

[@blackwolfmane4532]

So underrated this guy was the 1st Iverson

[@saschasommer2089]

...... Against JOE D.... not Bad!

[@AndruhaUkraine]

AI demo version;)

[@andreasgr1740]

Barros was a good player and shot 41-42% for 3s.