Golden State Warrior rookie and former North Carolina Tar Heel Harrison Barnes is slowly coming into his own as a force in the NBA. Soon, everyone will be screaming his nickname, “The Black Falcon.” Check out the videos below, prior to his liftoff from rookie to superstar.
Jan 26, 2013; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes (40) drives for a dunk behind Milwaukee Bucks forward Ersan Ilyasova (7) during the first quarter at the BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Harrison Barnes’ dunk on Ersan Ilyasova
Harrison Barnes’ dunk on Aaron Gray
Harrison Barnes’ dunk on Nikola Pekovic
As a rookie Barnes is averaging 9.2 points per game on 44.5% shooting in 25.5 minutes with 4.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists per contest. Barnes had perhaps his best game as a pro on February 2nd with 21 points on 9-11 shooting in 39 minutes in a win over the Dallas Mavericks. Barnes will take part in NBA All-Star weekend in the Rising Stars Challenge along with fellow rookie Tyler Zeller.
Barnes was apart of a great Tar Heel draft class that saw four first round picks come out of Chapel Hill being drafted with former teammates Tyler Zeller, Kendall Marshall and John Henson.
Topics: Golden State Warriors, Harrison Barnes, North Carolina Tar Heels
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