Bryce Harrison Jordan Barnes (born May 30, 1992) is an American professional basketball player for the National Basketball Association’s Sacramento Kings (NBA). He played collegiate basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels before being taken seventh overall by the Golden State Warriors in the first round of the 2012 NBA draft.
Quick Facts
| Known as | Harrison Barnes |
| Nickname | The Black Falcon / The Senator |
| Birth Date | May 30, 1992 |
| Birth Place | Ames, Iowa |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Ames (Ames, Iowa) and North Carolina (2010–2012) |
| Father’s Name | Ronnie Harris |
| Mother’s Name | Shirley Barnes |
| Siblings | Jourdan-Ashle Barnes (sister) |
| Age | 30 years old |
| Height | 6 feet 8 inches |
| Weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Profession | Basketball Player |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife | Brittany Johnson |
| Children | 1 (daughter) |
| Net Worth | $23 million |
Harrison Barnes Biography
Harrison Jordan Bryce Barnes was born on May 30, 1992, in Ames, Iowa, to Ronnie Harris and Shirley Barnes. Because of his height as a teenager, he was well regarded by his classmates. Over time, his structural advantage served as a foundation for him to develop his basketball abilities.
Barnes, who was raised by a pious mother, headed a Bible club in high school. His scholastic brilliance earned him 9 advanced placement courses before finishing high school. Barnes and his sister stayed in homeless shelters until moving to a more comfortable apartment in a government housing project area when his mother got a job. His mother battled to pay his basketball costs, feed him, and run a tiny organization to provide the jobless with clothes using her little earnings.
Harrison Barnes Height, Weight, Body measurement
Harrison Barnes is 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 m) tall, one inch taller than the average NBA player. Similarly, he weighs 225 lb (102 kg). When Harrison is not playing on the field, he is usually always the tallest guy in the room, with an average height of 1.79 meters for an American male.
Career
- Harrison Barnes attended Ames High School in Ames, Iowa, where he played high school basketball. Barnes was widely regarded as the top high school recruit in 2010. During his junior season, Barnes and teammate Doug McDermott led Ames High School to a 26-0 record and an Iowa 4A State Championship.
- They led Ames to a 27-0 record and a second-straight 4A championship in his senior year. Barnes averaged 27.1 points per game, 10.4 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 4.0 steals.
- Barnes took part in the McDonald’s All-American Game in 2010. With a team-high 18 points, he led the West to victory and was voted Co-MVP with Jared Sullinger.
- He was also named Co-MVP of the Jordan Brand Classic in 2010 with Kyrie Irving. Barnes received the Morgan Wootten Player of the Year Award in 2010, which is given to the best player in the country.
- Barnes was courted by about every major basketball team in the nation. He picked the University of North Carolina over other big institutions such as Duke, Kansas, and UCLA.
- Barnes entered his rookie season as a preseason All-American. On December 11, 2010, he recorded his first double-double. Barnes established a rookie record with 40 points in the ACC tournament.
- Despite being a lottery selection in the 2011 NBA Draft, Barnes chose to return for his second season. Barnes declared for the 2012 NBA Draft after his second season.
- Barnes was selected seventh overall by the Golden State Warriors in the 2012 NBA Draft. Barnes placed sixth in the NBA Rookie of the Year voting and was chosen to the NBA All-Rookie first team in 2012-2013. Barnes took part in the NBA Rising Stars Challenge during his second NBA season.
- Barnes was a vital part of the Warriors’ drive to the NBA championship in his third season. Before he hurt his ankle and missed 16 games in his fourth season, the Warriors were 17-0. Barnes signed a four-year contract with the Dallas Mavericks after the season.
- Barnes led the Mavericks in scoring throughout the first two seasons of his career. Barnes was moved to the Sacramento Kings in the midst of a game on February 6, 2019, during his third season with the Mavericks. He was swapped for Zach Randolph and Justin Jackson.
Harrison Barnes’s Net Worth
According to CelebrityNetWorth, Harison Barnes’ net worth is estimated to be $23 million as of April 2023. Even if it pales in comparison to LeBron James, it is still nothing to sneeze at. According to Spotrac’s financial statistics, Barnes will have earned more than $127 million in compensation by the conclusion of the 2020-21 season.
Brand Endorsement
Barnes is sponsored by Harman International, Hy-Vee, PepsiCo, and United Sports Brands. Barnes is said to make an estimated $1.5 million per year from sponsorships alone.
Harrison Barnes Wife, Marriage, Children
Harrison Barnes married Brittany Johnson, with whom he had been in a long-term relationship. After being engaged in August 2016 while on vacation in Costa Rica, the pair married in July 2017 in Newport, Rhode Island, during a star-studded wedding at Oceanside. Mrs. Barnes grew up in San Francisco. She earned a B.S. in English and Literature from Spellman College and a B.S. in Global Studies and African-American Studies from the University of North Carolina. To say they aren’t into the flash and glamour that many NBA fans and players associated with the league would be an understatement, especially for Brittany.
Awards & Achievement
- NBA champion (2015)
- NBA All-Rookie First Team (2013)
- First-team All-ACC (2012)
- Second-team All-American – NABC (2012)
- ACC Rookie of the Year (2011)
- No. 40 honored by North Carolina Tar Heels
- Mr. Basketball USA (2010)
- McDonald’s All-American Game Co-MVP (2010)
- First-team Parade All-American (2010)
- Second-team Parade All-American (2009)
Interesting Facts
- Barnes received the Morgan Wootten Player of the Year Award on March 10, 2010. Harrison Barnes achieved nine advanced placement classes before graduating from high school.
- Barnes competed on the AAU circuit with All Iowa Attack and Howard Pulley Panthers (MN).
- Barnes contacted North Carolina coach Roy Williams over Skype on November 13, 2009, to announce his decision to join the Tar Heels.
- Harrison Barnes is the eighth player in school history to be named ACC Rookie of the Year.
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