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Iowa's Own Barnes Heads to NBA Finals
4 Jun
Summary
- Harrison Barnes returns to the NBA Finals for the Spurs.
- He brings championship experience from his Golden State days.
- Barnes is a veteran presence on one of the league's youngest teams.
Basketball fans in Iowa will be watching the NBA Finals closely as former Ames High School star Harrison Barnes competes. Barnes is in his second season with the San Antonio Spurs and his fourteenth season overall in the NBA.
He serves as a veteran on a team comprised of many young players. Barnes brings significant NBA Finals experience, having previously won a championship with the Golden State Warriors and appearing in the Finals again. He has played in all 18 postseason games for the Spurs during their current playoff run, transitioning into a bench role.
KCCI sports director Scott Reister recently spoke with Barnes about his extensive career, his perspective heading into the Finals, and fond memories of his time in Ames.
