Harrison and Brittany Barnes focusing on change inside and outside of NBA bubble

Posted Aug 12, 2020
While the Sacramento Kings have been eliminated from playoff contention, Harrison Barnes is still playing for something. The eight-year veteran has been dedicating $25,000 to a different nonprofit and spotlighting each organization’s mission on social media. The nonprofits were created by families of victims of police brutality and gun violence. (The Undefeated)

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