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When did Rick Barry join the Nets?
After the Squires dealt Rick Barry to the New York Nets, he played in only 59 games in the 1970–71 season.
How did Rick Barry do as a Net?
In 1971 to 72 Rick Barry led the ABA in free throw percentage. Barry also became the ABA record holder for most consecutive free throws in one game with 23.
How many seasons did Rick Barry spend as a Net?
Rick Barry played with the Nets in the 1970 to 71 and 1971 to 72 seasons.
When did Rick Barry leave the Nets?
On October 6, 1972, the Nets released Barry and he returned to the Warriors.
Did Rick Barry win anything while with the Nets?
Is there any interesting information on Rick Barry, particularly about the situation behind his return to the Warriors?
On June 23, 1972, a United States District Court judge issued a preliminary injunction to prohibit Rick Barry from playing for any team other than the Golden State Warriors.

Question: Why was an injunction issued?
Self-contained rewrite: Why was an injunction issued to Rick Barry?