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What began Rick Barry's broadcasting career?
Rick Barry began broadcasting during the 1967–68 season broadcasting Oakland Oaks games because of contractual matters that kept him off the court.
Where did Ricky Barry broadcast?
Rick Barry's broadcasting career began with his own radio show in San Francisco and CBS while still an active player and then with TBS.
Was Rick Berry well liked in the NBA circles?
In an interview, Rick Barry lamented the failure of his broadcasting career as well as the fact that he'd left a reputation within NBA circles for being an unlikable person.
Are there any other interesting aspects about Rick Barry's broadcasting besides starting in 1967 with CBS and having a reputation for being unlikable?
While CBS as analyst during Game 5 of the 1981 NBA Finals, Rick Barry made a controversial comment when CBS displayed an old photo of African American colleague Bill Russell.
What did Rick Barry say about this colleage Bill Russell's old photo?
Rick Barry joked that it looks like some fool over there with that big watermelon grin.
How did the controversy about Rick Barry's comment about Bill Russell's photo turn out?
Rick Barry later apologized for the comment, claiming that he did not realize that a reference to watermelons would have racial overtones.

Question: What did he believe about Barry?
Self-contained rewrite: What did Bill Russell believe about Rick Barry?