History of Harrison Barnes in Timeline

Harrison Barnes is a professional basketball player currently playing for the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA. Drafted 7th overall in 2012 by the Golden State Warriors after playing college basketball at the University of North Carolina, Barnes won an NBA championship with the Warriors in 2015. He also won a gold medal representing the United States at the 2016 Summer Olympics.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1975: Phil Ford's ACC Tournament Record

In 1975, Phil Ford scored 78 points in the ACC tournament, setting a record that Harrison Barnes later surpassed as a freshman.

May 30, 1992: Harrison Barnes Born

On May 30, 1992, Harrison Bryce Jordan Barnes was born. He is an American professional basketball player.

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1995: Comparison to Chicago Bulls Record

The text mentions the 1995–96 Chicago Bulls, but no events directly related to Harrison Barnes happened on that date.

October 2008: Unofficial Visit to Kansas

In October 2008, Harrison Barnes took an unofficial visit to Kansas for Late Night in the Phog.

November 13, 2009: Commitment to North Carolina

On November 13, 2009, Harrison Barnes announced his decision to join the North Carolina Tar Heels, communicating his choice to coach Roy Williams via Skype.

January 20, 2010: Selection to Junior National Select Team

On January 20, 2010, it was announced that Harrison Barnes was selected to the 2010 Junior National Select Team and would play at the 2010 Nike Hoop Summit. He was also selected for the 2010 McDonald's All-American Game and the 2010 Jordan Brand Classic.

November 1, 2010: Preseason All-American

On November 1, 2010, Harrison Barnes was named a preseason All-American by the AP.

2010: Ranked as Top Player

In 2010, Harrison Barnes was rated as the number one player in the class of 2010 by Scout.com and in the ESPNU 100. He was rated as the number two player by Rivals.com.

February 1, 2011: Career High Against Boston College

On February 1, 2011, Harrison Barnes set a career high of 26 points against Boston College.

March 29, 2012: Enters NBA Draft

On March 29, 2012, Harrison Barnes announced that he was entering the 2012 NBA draft.

2012: Drafted by Golden State Warriors

In 2012, Harrison Barnes was selected by the Golden State Warriors in the first round of the NBA draft with the seventh overall pick.

2012: Harrison Barnes' Defensive Abilities

In 2012, Warriors coach Mark Jackson commented on Harrison Barnes' ability to defend all five positions on the basketball court.

2013: All-Rookie First Team

In 2013, Harrison Barnes was named to the 2012–13 All-Rookie first team by the NBA.

April 16, 2014: Career-High 30 Points

On April 16, 2014, Harrison Barnes scored a career-high 30 points against the Denver Nuggets in the final regular season game for the Golden State Warriors.

2014: Golden State Championship Season

The text refers to Harrison Barnes achieving a double double in Golden State's 2014-2015 championship season.

March 18, 2015: Season-High 25 Points

On March 18, 2015, Harrison Barnes scored a season-high 25 points in a 114–95 victory over the Atlanta Hawks.

2015: NBA Championship

In 2015, Harrison Barnes won an NBA championship with the Golden State Warriors.

2015: NBA Championship with Warriors

In 2015, Harrison Barnes won his first NBA championship with the Golden State Warriors after they defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals.

2015: Won 2015 NBA Finals and had first sip of alcohol

In 2015, Harrison Barnes won the NBA Finals and had his first sip of alcohol.

June 2016: Named to US Olympic Team

In June 2016, Harrison Barnes was named in the United States national team for the 2016 Summer Olympics.

July 9, 2016: Signs with Dallas Mavericks

On July 9, 2016, Harrison Barnes signed a four-year, $94 million contract with the Dallas Mavericks.

2016: NBA Finals Loss

In 2016, Harrison Barnes and the Golden State Warriors lost the NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers after leading the series 3-1, becoming the first team in NBA history to lose the championship series after being up 3–1.

2016: Olympic Gold Medal

In 2016, Harrison Barnes won a gold medal as a member of the U.S. Olympic team.

July 29, 2017: Married Brittany Johnson

On July 29, 2017, Harrison Barnes married Brittany Johnson at Rosecliff in Newport, Rhode Island.

November 7, 2017: Season-High 31 Points

On November 7, 2017, Harrison Barnes scored a season-high 31 points against the Washington Wizards.

December 26, 2017: Ties Career High with Double-Double

On December 26, 2017, Harrison Barnes tied his career high with his sixth double-double of the season, registering 16 points and 10 rebounds in a win over the Toronto Raptors.

January 10, 2018: Strong Fourth Quarter Performance

On January 10, 2018, Harrison Barnes scored 13 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter of the Mavericks' win over the Charlotte Hornets, adding 11 rebounds.

2018: Misses Games Due to Injury

In 2018, Harrison Barnes missed the first four games of the season due to a strained right hamstring.

February 6, 2019: Traded to Sacramento Kings

On February 6, 2019, Harrison Barnes was traded to the Sacramento Kings from the Dallas Mavericks.

August 2019: Named to United States national team for 2019 FIBA World Cup

In August 2019, Harrison Barnes was named to the United States national team for the 2019 FIBA World Cup, where he averaged 11.6 points and 4.6 rebounds per game.

October 20, 2021: Game-Leading 36 Points

On October 20, 2021, Harrison Barnes scored a game-leading 36 points, including a career-high eight three-point shots, during a win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

September 15, 2022: High school alma mater honors Harrison Barnes

On September 15, 2022, Barnes' high school alma mater honored him for his career and community support by naming the gymnasium and basketball court at the new high school after him and electing him to the school's Hall of Fame.