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Harrison Barnes

Harrison Barnes is a professional basketball player currently playing for the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA. He was drafted 7th overall in 2012 by the Golden State Warriors after playing college basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels. Barnes won an NBA championship with the Warriors in 2015. He also earned a gold medal as part of the U.S. Olympic team in 2016.

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1975: ACC Tournament Record

Harrison Barnes scored the most points as a freshman in the ACC tournament since Phil Ford scored 78 points in 1975.

May 30, 1992: Harrison Barnes Born

On May 30, 1992, Harrison Bryce Jordan Barnes was born. He later became a professional basketball player in the NBA.

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1995: Chicago Bulls Record

In 1995, the Chicago Bulls set a record of 72-10.

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: Commits to North Carolina

On November 13, 2009, Harrison Barnes announced his decision to join the North Carolina Tar Heels basketball team.

January 20, 2010: Selection to Junior National Select Team

On January 20, 2010, Harrison Barnes was selected to the 2010 Junior National Select Team, which played at the Nike Hoop Summit.

March 10, 2010: Morgan Wootten Player of the Year Award

On March 10, 2010, Harrison Barnes won the Morgan Wootten Player of the Year Award, recognizing him as the nation's top player.

November 1, 2010: Preseason All-American

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

December 11, 2010: First Career Double-Double

On December 11, 2010, Harrison Barnes recorded his first career double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds in a victory over Long Beach State University.

2010: Rated Number One Player

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

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 12, 2011: 40 points against Clemson

On March 12, 2011, Harrison Barnes scored 40 points against Clemson, setting a record for points by a freshman in an ACC Tournament game.

April 18, 2011: Returns to North Carolina

On April 18, 2011, Harrison Barnes announced he would return to North Carolina for his sophomore season.

March 29, 2012: Enters the NBA Draft

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

2012: NBA All-Rookie First Team

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

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 as the seventh overall pick.

2013: Playoff Performance

During the 2013 NBA Playoffs, Harrison Barnes scored 26 points and added 10 rebounds in game four of the second round.

April 16, 2014: Career-High 30 Points

On April 16, 2014, Harrison Barnes scored a career-high 30 points against the Denver Nuggets.

2014: Double-Double with Golden State

In the 2014-15 season Harrison Barnes achieved his previous double-double while with the Golden State Warriors.

March 18, 2015: Season-High 25 Points

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

2015: NBA Championship with Warriors

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

2015: NBA Championship

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

2015: First Sip of Alcohol After NBA Finals Win

In 2015, Harrison Barnes, a teetotaler, had his first sip of alcohol after winning the NBA Finals.

June 2016: Named to United States National 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: Gold Medal at the Olympics

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

2016: NBA Finals Loss

In 2016, the Warriors lost the NBA Finals to the Cleveland Cavaliers despite being up 3-1 in the series. Harrison Barnes struggled, shooting only 16% in the last three games.

July 29, 2017: Marriage to 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 Double-Double

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

January 10, 2018: Fourth Quarter Performance

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

2018: Missed Games Due to Injury

Harrison Barnes missed the first four games of the 2018-19 season because of a strained right hamstring.

February 6, 2019: Traded to Sacramento Kings

On February 6, 2019, Harrison Barnes was traded to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for Zach Randolph and Justin Jackson.

August 2019: Named to United States National Team for 2019 FIBA World Cup

In August 2019, Harrison Barnes was selected for the United States national team to participate in the 2019 FIBA World Cup. The team achieved a 6–2 record, ultimately securing seventh place in the tournament.

October 20, 2021: Career-High Three-Point Shots

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 Honors Barnes

On September 15, 2022, Harrison Barnes' high school alma mater honored him by naming the gymnasium and basketball court at the new high school after him, and also elected him to the school's Hall of Fame.

November 20, 2022: Win over the Detroit Pistons

On November 20, 2022, Harrison Barnes scored 27 points and grabbed nine rebounds during a 137–129 win over the Detroit Pistons.

July 8, 2024: Traded to San Antonio Spurs

On July 8, 2024, Harrison Barnes was traded to the San Antonio Spurs in a three-team trade.