Steve Kerr gave nondrinker Harrison Barnes shot after Warriors won

Posted Jul 16, 2015
Harrison Barnes can thank Steve Kerr for helping achieve a number of firsts in his life. Most notably, Barnes' first NBA championship and his first sip of alcohol. Barnes has abstained from drinking for his entire adult life, but after the Golden State Warriors won the championship, his very first drink came courtesy of Kerr. (CBS Sports)

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