History of Harrison Barnes in Timeline

Harrison Barnes is an American professional basketball player currently with the San Antonio Spurs. Drafted 7th overall by the Golden State Warriors in 2012 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 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 Scored 78 Points in ACC Tournament

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 is an American professional basketball player.

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1995: Reference to 1995-96 Chicago Bulls Record

The Warriors went on to win an NBA record 73 games in 2016, eclipsing the 72–10 record set by the 1995–96 Chicago Bulls.

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: Committed to North Carolina

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

January 20, 2010: Selected to Junior National Select Team

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

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

On March 10, 2010, Harrison Barnes won the Morgan Wootten Player of the Year Award, which goes to the nation's top player.

November 1, 2010: Named Preseason All-American

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

December 11, 2010: Recorded First Career Double-Double

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

2010: Ranked as a top player

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

February 1, 2011: Set Career High Against Boston College

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

March 12, 2011: Scored 40 Points Against Clemson

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

April 18, 2011: Returned to North Carolina for Sophomore Season

On April 18, 2011, Harrison Barnes announced that he would return to North Carolina for his sophomore season despite being projected as a lottery pick for the 2011 NBA draft.

March 29, 2012: Announced Entry into 2012 NBA Draft

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

2012: Named to All-Rookie First Team

In 2012 Harrison Barnes was named to the 2012–13 All-Rookie first team. In game four of the second round of the 2013 NBA Playoffs on May 12, Barnes scored 26 points and added 10 rebounds.

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.

2013: Scored 26 Points in NBA Playoffs

In 2013 NBA Playoffs, on May 12, Harrison Barnes scored 26 points and added 10 rebounds. He was also named to the 2012–13 All-Rookie first team and placed sixth in NBA Rookie of the Year voting.

April 16, 2014: Scored Career High 30 Points

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

2014: Golden State Warriors' Championship Season

Harrison Barnes previously achieved a double-double in Golden State's championship season of 2014–15.

March 18, 2015: Scored Season High 25 Points

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

2015: Won NBA Championship

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

2015: Won NBA Championship with the 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 the 2015 NBA Finals

In 2015, Harrison Barnes won the NBA Finals. He also had his first sip of alcohol after winning.

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 and helped Team USA win the gold medal in Rio.

July 9, 2016: Signed with Dallas Mavericks

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

2016: Lost NBA Finals After Being Up 3-1

In 2016, Harrison Barnes and the Warriors lost the NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers after being up 3-1 in the series.

2016: Won Gold Medal at the Olympics

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: Scored Season High 31 Points

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

December 26, 2017: Tied 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: Scored 25 Points Against Charlotte Hornets

On January 10, 2018, Harrison Barnes had 25 points in the Mavericks' win over the Charlotte Hornets.

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 from the Dallas Mavericks.

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 compete in the 2019 FIBA World Cup. During the tournament, he averaged 11.6 points and 4.6 rebounds per game, contributing to Team USA's 6-2 record and seventh-place finish.

October 20, 2021: Scored 36 Points Against Portland Trail Blazers

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.