Harrison Barnes's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

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.

1995: Chicago Bulls Record

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

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.

2012: NBA All-Rookie First Team

In 2012, Harrison Barnes was named to the NBA 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 with Golden State

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

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.

2016: Gold Medal at the Olympics

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

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.

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.