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Ranking the 15 best UNC basketball NBA careers ever

By Nick Delahanty

2 Jun 1997: Guard Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls speaks to reporters during a press conference at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel /Allsport
2 Jun 1997: Guard Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls speaks to reporters during a press conference at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel /Allsport /
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Sacramento Kings power forward Harrison Barnes. (Photo Credit- Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports) /

No. 12: Harrison Barnes

Career Stats: 14.2 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 1.8 APG, 0.7 SPG, 0.2 BPG, 45.5 FG%, 37.8 3PT%

Harrison Barnes is the only active player to make our top 15 list, as the former Tar Heel could potentially move up the list before his career comes to an end.

The former first-round pick just recently wrapped up his tenth season in the NBA, as the 30-year-old is preparing to hit the free agent market. His resume should be very enticing to plenty of teams, as he’s a veteran player who still brings a lot to the table.

Barnes’ journey started with the Golden State Warriors, as he helped guide the franchise to an NBA title in 2015. He ended up signing with the Dallas Mavericks and spent three seasons with the organization before being traded to his most recent stop, the Sacramento Kings.

The former Tar Heel has played a major role in helping the organization rebuild, as they are now in a position to be strong playoff contenders over the next few seasons. Along with his on-court production, Barnes has been a veteran leader for the group, as he’s helped the team’s young talent grow both on and off the basketball court.

With a few more successful seasons in the future, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see Barnes challenge for a top 10 spot on this list.

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