How Harrison Barnes became the NBA's version of Forrest Gump

Posted Nov 16, 2025
They called him The Senator. Harrison Barnes was 20 years old when he arrived at Golden State in 2012, a wide-eyed, fresh-faced rookie new to the NBA and eager to establish his place among the best players in the world. He just didn't act like it. "He was a guy who was wise beyond his years," Warriors All-Star guard Stephen Curry said. "From Day 1." (MSN.com)

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