Harrison Barnes's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 20, 2026

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Harrison Barnes. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Harrison Barnes is a professional basketball player currently playing for the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA. Drafted 7th overall by the Golden State Warriors in 2012, he played college basketball at the University of North Carolina. He achieved success early in his career, winning an NBA championship with the Warriors in 2015. Additionally, Barnes secured a gold medal as part of the U.S. Olympic basketball team in 2016.

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

1975: ACC Tournament Record

Since 1975, Harrison Barnes scored the most points as a freshman in the ACC tournament.

1995: Record Breaking Season by Chicago Bulls

In 1995, the Chicago Bulls set the NBA record of 72-10, later eclipsed by the Golden State Warriors in 2016.

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.

November 1, 2010: Preseason All-American

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

2010: Rated 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 number two 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.

2012: NBA All-Rookie

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

2013: NBA Playoffs and All-Rookie First Team

In 2013, Harrison Barnes scored 26 points with 10 rebounds in Game 4 of the NBA Playoffs semifinals. Two days later, he was named to the 2012–13 All-Rookie first team.

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 Season

In 2014, Harrison Barnes reached his sixth double-double of the season.

March 18, 2015: Season-High 25 Points

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

2015: NBA Championship with the Warriors

In 2015, Harrison Barnes secured his first NBA championship with the Warriors by defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in six games.

2015: First Sip of Alcohol After 2015 NBA Finals Win

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

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.

2016: Olympic Gold Medal

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

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 after registering 16 points and 10 rebounds in a win against the Toronto Raptors.

January 10, 2018: Fourth Quarter Performance Leads to Victory

On January 10, 2018, Harrison Barnes scored 13 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter, leading the Mavericks to victory against the Charlotte Hornets.

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, 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.