The connection between the two veterans worked perfectly last night against Jazz. His first three baskets of the game, Harrison Barnes converted them on assists from Chris Paul.
Well started in his match, the 32-year-old finished with 25 points (8/13 on shots including 4/5 from distance) and 10 rebounds. His first double-double in a Spurs jersey comes two days after his previous season record of 20 units against the Thunder.
While the Spurs face absences, including Victor Wembanyama, the other summer recruit, less exposed than “CP3”, responds. “ He's similar to Chris in that they've been a calming presence. We trust them when they have the ball in hand and make decisions “, note Mitch Johnson.
To describe one as for the other, the technician speaks of players with “ invaluable for [les] young people » Spurs. “ Harrison is the ultimate professional. Whether it's taking care of his body off the field or what he does on the field, it's all professional and of a high standard », describes for example Keldon Johnson.
The only champion of the squad
The latter is impressed by his teammate’s routine: “ He does the same thing every game day. It helps me become a better professional being around someone as professional as Harrison. »
Harrison Barnes, who has the distinction of being the only member of the squad to win the title, with the Warriors in 2015, knows the importance of establishing good work habits. “ It's how you continue to improve every day and judge yourself on your standards rather than trying to get recognition from others “, he philosophizes.
Chris Paul, who despite his age and experience, says he also learns from him and above all appreciates working alongside a professional for whom the notion of routine is so important.
Mike Brown, his former coach in Sacramento, was also able to get an idea of the character. According to him, the most striking thing about Harrison Barnes is his “ constancy » at work, at any team meeting. “ And this consistency over more than 82 matches is difficult to find in this profession. Having a pro like HB who can do what he wants on the pitch is invaluable », Qualifies the Kings coach.
Spurs benefit from it today.
| Harrison Barnes | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2012-13 | GOS | 81 | 25 | 43.9 | 35.9 | 75.8 | 0.7 | 3.5 | 4.1 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 9.2 |
| 2013-14 | GOS | 78 | 28 | 39.9 | 34.7 | 71.8 | 0.8 | 3.1 | 4.0 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 9.5 |
| 2014-15 | GOS | 82 | 28 | 48.2 | 40.5 | 72.0 | 1.4 | 4.1 | 5.5 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 10.1 |
| 2015-16 | GOS | 66 | 31 | 46.6 | 38.3 | 76.1 | 1.2 | 3.8 | 4.9 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 11.7 |
| 2016-17 | DAL | 79 | 36 | 46.8 | 35.1 | 86.1 | 1.2 | 3.8 | 5.0 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 19.2 |
| 2017-18 | DAL | 77 | 34 | 44.5 | 35.7 | 82.7 | 1.0 | 5.1 | 6.1 | 2.0 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 18.9 |
| 2018-19 * | All Teams | 77 | 33 | 42.0 | 39.5 | 82.4 | 0.7 | 4.0 | 4.7 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 16.4 |
| 2018-19 * | DAL | 49 | 32 | 40.4 | 38.9 | 83.3 | 0.7 | 3.5 | 4.2 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 17.7 |
| 2018-19 * | BAG | 28 | 34 | 45.5 | 40.8 | 80.0 | 0.8 | 4.8 | 5.5 | 1.9 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 14.2 |
| 2019-20 | BAG | 72 | 35 | 46.0 | 38.1 | 80.1 | 1.1 | 3.9 | 4.9 | 2.2 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 14.5 |
| 2020-21 | BAG | 58 | 36 | 49.7 | 39.1 | 83.0 | 1.1 | 5.5 | 6.6 | 3.5 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 16.1 |
| 2021-22 | BAG | 77 | 34 | 46.9 | 39.4 | 82.6 | 1.1 | 4.5 | 5.6 | 2.4 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 16.4 |
| 2022-23 | BAG | 82 | 33 | 47.3 | 37.4 | 84.7 | 1.1 | 3.4 | 4.5 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 15.0 |
| 2023-24 | BAG | 82 | 29 | 47.4 | 38.7 | 80.1 | 0.8 | 2.2 | 3.0 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 12.2 |
| 2024-25 | SAN | 15 | 29 | 48.1 | 38.8 | 78.9 | 1.5 | 2.6 | 4.1 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 9.9 |
| Total | 926 | 32 | 45.7 | 37.9 | 81.0 | 1.0 | 3.8 | 4.9 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 14.0 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
