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Barnes with the Sacramento Kings in 2019
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| No. 40 – San Antonio Spurs | ||||||||||||||
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| Small forward / power forward | ||||||||||||||
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| Born | May 30, 1992 Ames, Iowa, U.S. |
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| High school | Ames (Ames, Iowa) | |||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) | |||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 228 lb (103 kg) | |||||||||||||
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| College | North Carolina (2010–2012) | |||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 2012 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7th overall | |||||||||||||
| Selected by the Golden State Warriors | ||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 2012–present | |||||||||||||
| League | NBA | |||||||||||||
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| 2012–2016 | Golden State Warriors | |||||||||||||
| 2016–2019 | Dallas Mavericks | |||||||||||||
| 2019–2024 | Sacramento Kings | |||||||||||||
| 2024–present | San Antonio Spurs | |||||||||||||
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Harrison Bryce Jordan Barnes (born May 30, 1992) is an American professional basketball player. He plays for the San Antonio Spurs in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Before joining the NBA, he played college basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels. The Golden State Warriors picked him seventh overall in the 2012 NBA draft. Barnes won an NBA championship with the Warriors in 2015. He also earned a gold medal with the U.S. Olympic team in 2016.
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High School Basketball Career
Harrison Barnes was a top-ranked high school player. He was seen as the number one player in his class by Scout.com and ESPNU. In his junior year, Barnes and his teammate Doug McDermott led Ames High School to an Iowa 4A state championship. They had a perfect 26–0 season.
In his senior year, Barnes and McDermott again led Ames to an undefeated season (27–0). They won a second straight Iowa 4A state championship. This made them the first big-school team in Iowa to go undefeated for two years in a row. During his senior year, he averaged 27.1 points and 10.4 rebounds. He was also named to the USA Today All-USA First Team. Barnes finished his high school career as Ames High School's all-time leading scorer with 1,787 points.
Barnes was chosen for the 2010 Junior National Select Team. He also played in the 2010 McDonald's All-American Game. He led the West team to a victory and was named co-MVP. On March 10, 2010, Barnes won the Morgan Wootten Player of the Year Award. This award goes to the best high school player in the country.
College Basketball Journey
Barnes started his college career strong at North Carolina. In his first game, he scored 21 points. He averaged 22 points and 6.5 rebounds in exhibition games. On November 1, 2010, he was named a preseason All-American.
Barnes showed he could perform well in important moments during his freshman year. He often scored key points in the final minutes of games. He helped the Tar Heels win close games against teams like Virginia Tech and Miami. He even hit a game-winning three-point shot against Florida State.
In his second season, Barnes continued to lead the team in scoring. He was the top scorer in 16 of their 38 games. He helped North Carolina win the ACC regular season title. They also reached the final of the ACC tournament and the Elite Eight in the NCAA tournament.
Barnes set a career high of 26 points in February 2011. He then scored 40 points in an ACC tournament game against Clemson. This set a record for points by a freshman in an ACC Tournament game. Barnes was named ACC Rookie of the Year. He scored the most points as a freshman in the ACC tournament since 1975.
Professional NBA Career
Golden State Warriors (2012–2016)
Becoming a Rookie Star
On March 29, 2012, Barnes decided to enter the 2012 NBA draft. The Golden State Warriors selected him as the 7th overall pick. Warriors coach Mark Jackson believed Barnes could defend all five positions on the court.
In the 2013 NBA Playoffs, Barnes scored 26 points and had 10 rebounds in a game. On May 14, the NBA named Barnes to the 2012–13 All-Rookie first team. This showed he was one of the best new players in the league.
Role as a Sixth Man
When Andre Iguodala joined the Warriors, Barnes started playing as a reserve player. He still played an important role for the team. Barnes scored a career-high 30 points against the Denver Nuggets in April 2014. The Warriors finished the regular season with a 51–31 record. They made it to the playoffs but lost in the first round.
Winning an NBA Championship
Under new coach Steve Kerr, Barnes returned to the starting lineup. He made a big impact right away. In March 2015, he scored a season-high 25 points against the Atlanta Hawks. In April, he hit a game-winning shot with less than a second left against the Phoenix Suns.
In the 2015 NBA Playoffs, Barnes played a key role. He averaged 12.8 points per game and shot very well. On May 27, he scored 24 points to help the Warriors reach the NBA Finals. This was their first time in 40 years. Barnes won his first NBA championship with the Warriors. They defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in six games in the 2015 NBA Finals.
Setting an NBA Record
Barnes helped the Warriors start the 2015–16 season with a 17–0 record. He later missed some games due to an ankle injury. On April 7, Barnes scored 21 points against the San Antonio Spurs. This win made the Warriors the second team in NBA history to win 70 games in a season. The Warriors went on to win an NBA record 73 games. They broke the record set by the 1995–96 Chicago Bulls.
In the Western Conference Finals, Barnes helped the Warriors come back from a 3–1 deficit to win the series. They advanced to the 2016 NBA Finals. However, despite leading 3–1 in the Finals, the Warriors lost the series in seven games to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Dallas Mavericks (2016–2019)
Leading the Mavericks in Scoring
On July 9, 2016, Barnes signed a four-year contract with the Dallas Mavericks. He made his debut on October 26, scoring 19 points. Two days later, he scored a career-high 31 points. He then scored 34 points in an overtime win against the Milwaukee Bucks. Barnes scored 30 points or more seven times during the 2016–17 season. He led the Mavericks in scoring with a career-best 19.2 points per game.
More Strong Seasons
Barnes again led the Mavericks in scoring in the 2017–18 season. On November 7, 2017, he scored a season-high 31 points. He tied that mark later in November. Two days later, Barnes hit a game-winning shot at the buzzer to beat the Memphis Grizzlies. He led the Mavericks with 22 points in that game. On December 26, 2017, he had his sixth double-double of the season. He finished the season with eight double-doubles, a new personal best.
Barnes missed the first four games of the 2018–19 season due to a hamstring injury. In December, he scored a season-high 30 points against the Los Angeles Clippers. He also matched his career high with seven three-pointers in a game.
Sacramento Kings (2019–2024)
On February 6, 2019, Barnes was traded to the Sacramento Kings. He made his debut for the Kings two days later, scoring 12 points. Barnes signed a four-year contract extension with the Kings after the 2019 season.
On October 20, 2021, Barnes scored 36 points. He also made a career-high eight three-point shots in a win. On October 27, Barnes hit a game-winning fadeaway three-pointer. This secured a victory for the Kings against the Phoenix Suns. On November 20, 2022, Barnes scored 27 points and grabbed nine rebounds.
San Antonio Spurs (2024–present)
On July 8, 2024, Barnes was traded to the San Antonio Spurs. This trade involved three teams.
Career Statistics
NBA
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2012–13 | Golden State | 81 | 81 | 25.4 | .439 | .359 | .758 | 4.1 | 1.2 | .6 | .2 | 9.2 |
| 2013–14 | Golden State | 78 | 24 | 28.3 | .399 | .347 | .718 | 4.0 | 1.5 | .8 | .3 | 9.5 |
| 2014–15† | Golden State | 82 | 82* | 28.3 | .482 | .405 | .720 | 5.5 | 1.4 | .7 | .2 | 10.1 |
| 2015–16 | Golden State | 66 | 59 | 30.9 | .466 | .383 | .761 | 4.9 | 1.8 | .6 | .2 | 11.7 |
| 2016–17 | Dallas | 79 | 79 | 35.5 | .468 | .351 | .861 | 5.0 | 1.5 | .8 | .2 | 19.2 |
| 2017–18 | Dallas | 77 | 77 | 34.2 | .445 | .357 | .827 | 6.1 | 2.0 | .6 | .2 | 18.9 |
| 2018–19 | Dallas | 49 | 49 | 32.3 | .404 | .389 | .833 | 4.2 | 1.3 | .7 | .2 | 17.7 |
| Sacramento | 28 | 28 | 33.9 | .455 | .408 | .800 | 5.5 | 1.9 | .6 | .1 | 14.3 | |
| 2019–20 | Sacramento | 72 | 72 | 34.5 | .460 | .381 | .801 | 4.9 | 2.2 | .6 | .2 | 14.5 |
| 2020–21 | Sacramento | 58 | 58 | 36.2 | .497 | .391 | .830 | 6.6 | 3.5 | .7 | .2 | 16.1 |
| 2021–22 | Sacramento | 77 | 77 | 33.6 | .469 | .394 | .826 | 5.6 | 2.4 | .7 | .2 | 16.4 |
| 2022–23 | Sacramento | 82 | 82 | 32.5 | .473 | .374 | .847 | 4.5 | 1.6 | .7 | .1 | 15.0 |
| 2023–24 | Sacramento | 82 | 82* | 29.0 | .474 | .387 | .801 | 3.0 | 1.2 | .7 | .1 | 12.2 |
| Career | 911 | 850 | 31.6 | .457 | .379 | .810 | 4.9 | 1.8 | .7 | .2 | 14.0 | |
Play-in
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2024 | Sacramento | 2 | 2 | 36.1 | .440 | .667 | .750 | 4.5 | 3.5 | .0 | .0 | 17.0 |
| Career | 2 | 2 | 36.1 | .440 | .667 | .750 | 4.5 | 3.5 | .0 | .0 | 17.0 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2013 | Golden State | 12 | 12 | 38.4 | .444 | .365 | .857 | 6.4 | 1.3 | .6 | .4 | 16.1 |
| 2014 | Golden State | 7 | 0 | 22.3 | .396 | .381 | .563 | 4.0 | 1.1 | .1 | .4 | 7.9 |
| 2015† | Golden State | 21* | 21* | 32.4 | .440 | .355 | .735 | 5.2 | 1.5 | .8 | .5 | 10.6 |
| 2016 | Golden State | 24 | 23 | 31.0 | .385 | .342 | .765 | 4.7 | 1.3 | .7 | .2 | 9.0 |
| 2023 | Sacramento | 7 | 7 | 28.1 | .417 | .240 | .731 | 3.4 | .7 | 1.1 | .3 | 10.7 |
| Career | 71 | 63 | 31.5 | .419 | .343 | .752 | 4.9 | 1.3 | .7 | .4 | 10.7 | |
College
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–11 | North Carolina | 37 | 36 | 29.4 | .423 | .344 | .750 | 5.8 | 1.4 | .7 | .4 | 15.7 |
| 2011–12 | North Carolina | 38 | 37 | 29.2 | .440 | .358 | .723 | 5.2 | 1.1 | 1.1 | .3 | 17.1 |
| Career | 75 | 73 | 29.3 | .431 | .349 | .734 | 5.5 | 1.3 | .9 | .4 | 16.4 | |
National Team Career
In June 2016, Barnes was chosen for the United States national team for the 2016 Summer Olympics. He helped Team USA win the gold medal in Rio. In four games, he averaged 4.3 points and 2.1 rebounds.
In August 2019, Barnes was part of the United States national team for the 2019 FIBA World Cup. He helped the team achieve a 6–2 record. They finished seventh in the tournament. Barnes averaged 11.6 points and 4.6 rebounds per game.
Awards and Honors
High school
- 2010 Morgan Wootten Player of the Year Award winner
- 2010 McDonald's All-American team selection
- 2010 Jordan Brand High School All-American team selection
- 2010 First-team Parade All-American
- 2010 Iowa Mr. Basketball
- 2009 Second-team Parade All-American
College
- 2010, 2011 Preseason All-American
- 2011 Second Team All-ACC
- 2011 All-ACC Freshman Team
- 2011 ACC Rookie of the Year
- 2012 Second Team All-American (NABC)
- 2012 First Team All-ACC
Professional
- 2015 NBA Champion
- 2013 NBA All-Rookie First Team
Personal Life
Barnes is a Christian. On July 29, 2017, he married Brittany Johnson.
On September 15, 2022, Barnes' high school honored him. They named the gymnasium and basketball court at the new high school after him. He was also elected to the school's Hall of Fame.
See also
In Spanish: Harrison Barnes para niños
