Harrison Barnes facts for kids
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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 | 225 lb (102 kg) | |||||||||||||
| Career information | ||||||||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||||||
| Career history | ||||||||||||||
| 2012–2016 | Golden State Warriors | |||||||||||||
| 2016–2019 | Dallas Mavericks | |||||||||||||
| 2019–2024 | Sacramento Kings | |||||||||||||
| 2024–present | San Antonio Spurs | |||||||||||||
| Career highlights and awards | ||||||||||||||
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Harrison Bryce Jordan Barnes (born May 30, 1992) is an American professional basketball player for the San Antonio Spurs in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He plays the small forward and power forward positions.
Barnes played college basketball for the famous North Carolina Tar Heels. He was then chosen by the Golden State Warriors in the 2012 NBA draft. With the Warriors, he won an NBA championship in 2015. Barnes also won a gold medal with the U.S. Olympic team in 2016.
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High School Career
Harrison Barnes was a basketball superstar in high school. Many experts rated him as the best high school player in the country in 2010.
During his junior year, he and his teammate Doug McDermott led Ames High School to a perfect 26–0 season and an Iowa state championship. The next year, they did it again, finishing 27–0 and winning a second straight championship. This made their team the first in Iowa's top division to have two undefeated seasons in a row.
Barnes was his high school's all-time leading scorer with 1,787 points. He received many awards, including being named co-MVP of the 2010 McDonald's All-American Game, a showcase for the best high school players.
Choosing a College
| Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
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| Harrison Barnes SF |
Ames, IA | Ames HS | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | 240 lb (110 kg) | Nov 13, 2007 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 1 |
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Top colleges like Duke, Kansas, and UCLA wanted Barnes to play for them. After visiting several schools, he announced his decision on November 13, 2009. He chose to play for the North Carolina Tar Heels and their famous coach, Roy Williams.
College Career
Barnes made a big impact as soon as he joined the Tar Heels. In his first year, he was named the ACC Rookie of the Year. He was known for making important shots at the end of close games, including game-winning three-pointers against Miami and Florida State.
In an ACC tournament game against Clemson, he scored an amazing 40 points. This set a record for the most points scored by a freshman in an ACC tournament game.
After his successful first year, many thought Barnes would leave for the 2011 NBA draft. However, he decided to return to North Carolina for his second season. He continued to be a top player, leading his team to the Elite 8 of the NCAA tournament.
Professional Career
Golden State Warriors (2012–2016)
Rookie Success
In 2012, Barnes entered the 2012 NBA draft and was picked 7th overall by the Golden State Warriors. He immediately became a starter and had a great first season. He was so good that he was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team, which honors the best first-year players in the league.
Becoming a Champion
In the 2014–15 season, under new coach Steve Kerr, Barnes was a key part of the starting lineup. He helped the Warriors have an amazing season. In the playoffs, he played a huge role in helping the team reach the NBA Finals for the first time in 40 years.
The Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers to win the 2015 NBA championship, giving Barnes his first championship ring.
Record-Breaking Season
The next season, Barnes and the Warriors made history. They won 73 games, breaking the record for the most wins in a single NBA season. The team made it back to the 2016 NBA Finals but lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a close seven-game series.
Dallas Mavericks (2016–2019)
In July 2016, Barnes signed a large contract with the Dallas Mavericks. With the Mavericks, he became the team's main scorer. In his first season, he averaged a career-best 19.2 points per game.
He continued to be a top player for Dallas for two more seasons. He scored a career-high 34 points in a game against the Milwaukee Bucks and hit a game-winning shot against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Sacramento Kings (2019–2024)
In February 2019, Barnes was traded to the Sacramento Kings. He continued to be a reliable scorer and leader for his new team.
On October 20, 2021, Barnes had an incredible game, scoring 36 points with a career-high eight three-pointers. A week later, he hit another game-winning three-pointer to beat the Phoenix Suns. He was an important player for the Kings for over five seasons.
San Antonio Spurs (2024–present)
On July 8, 2024, Barnes was traded to the San Antonio Spurs. He started all 82 games for the Spurs during the 2024–25 NBA season, where he averaged 12.3 points per game.
National Team Career
Barnes has represented the United States in international competitions. In 2016, he was part of the U.S. Olympic team that competed in Rio de Janeiro. He helped Team USA win the gold medal.
He also played for the national team at the 2019 FIBA World Cup. He was one of the team's top scorers, averaging 11.6 points per game.
Career Statistics
| Legend | |||||
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| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
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 |
| 2024–25 | San Antonio | 82* | 82* | 27.2 | .508 | .433 | .809 | 3.8 | 1.7 | .5 | .2 | 12.3 |
| Career | 993 | 932 | 31.3 | .460 | .385 | .810 | 4.8 | 1.8 | .7 | .2 | 13.9 | |
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 |
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| 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 | |
Personal Life
Barnes is known for his discipline and focus. On July 29, 2017, he married Brittany Johnson.
In 2022, his high school in Ames, Iowa, honored him for his successful career and his support of the community. They named the new gymnasium and basketball court after him and added him to the school's Hall of Fame.
See also
In Spanish: Harrison Barnes para niños
