Harrison Barnes a finalist for U.S. Olympics team
Posted Jan 22, 2016
Harrison Barnes, also known as “the Black Falcon,” has made quite the name for himself in the NBA. Since he entered the league in 2012, he has posterized numerous players and created some of the best highlight reels. Now, Barnes sets his sights on winning a gold medal for his country. This would look nice in his collection beside his 2015 NBA Championship ring.
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