How adapting to the modern NBA has been the key to Harrison Barnes' success with the Mavericks

Posted Dec 9, 2018
Harrison Barnes is a career 37 percent 3-point shooter. Even with a deplorable first two weeks shooting after returning from a hamstring problem, he's over 39 percent for the season. Part of Barnes' success has been simple: He's worked at it. He's always had a strong mid-range game. Now he's trying hard to add the inside and outside aspects -- partly out of necessity. (Dallas Morning News)

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