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Matt Barnes

Matt Barnes

Bio
Height/Weight: 6' 7"/226 lbs
Born: Santa Clara, California
College: UCLA
Draft: 2002 2nd round (17th pick) by the
Memphis Grizzlies
  • ClutchPoints | Kentucky Basketball News

    Matt Barnes, DeMarcus Cousins reveal politics played into John Calipari's Kentucky basketball exit

    It was a big surprise to see John Calipari leave the Kentucky basketball program earlier this month. Calipari had been the head coach of the Wildcats for 15 years, and after losing to 14 seed Oakland in the NCAA Tournament, he decided to leave to be the new head coach at Arkansas. Not many people expected Calipari to leave on his own, and former Kentucky star DeMarcus Cousins and former NBA player Matt Barnes think that politics played a role into his departure. There are obviously a lot of politics that go into college basketball, but DeMarcus Cousins and Matt Barnes are suggesting that real, American politics played into John Calipari's Kentucky basketball departure.

  • Sports Illustrated UCLA Bruins News, Analysis and More

    UCLA Basketball: Bruin-Turned-NBA Journeyman Unpacks Legendary Wooden Center Workouts

    UCLA Basketball: Bruin-Turned-NBA Journeyman Unpacks Legendary Wooden Center Workouts Author: Alex Kirschenbaum Apr 13, 2024 In this story: UCLA Kobe Bryant Magic Johnson Shaquille O'Neal UCLA has long been a hallowed basketball destination . The men's hoops program is the winningest in all of college basketball history with 11 championships, and is located in one of the premiere offseason destinations, just a few miles away from the most legendary team in the NBA. Accordingly, UCLA has emerged as a go-to spot during the offseason for legends of the game (past, future and present) to put in reps. As former Bruins star wing Matt Barnes told current Los Angeles Clippers All-Star forward Paul George

  • ClutchPoints | Philadelphia 76ers News

    76ers great Allen Iverson gets attention-catching admission from NBA champion

    Philadelphia 76ers great Allen Iverson left his mark on the game in his 14 NBA seasons. Now NBA champion Matt Barnes , appearing on Paul George's 'Podcast P' show, says that the 76ers legend's legacy is unique: “I've got to play with Kobe [Bryant], Shaq, Steph [Curry], [and Kevin Durant]. I've never seen anybody love a person more than people loved Allen Iverson… People are just mesmerized by this dude.” — Matt Barnes 🙌 (via @PodcastPShow / YT) pic.twitter.com/IgoW0I3bD4 — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) April 6, 2024 Said Barnes, “I've got to play with Kobe [Bryant], Shaq, Steph [Curry], [and Kevin Durant]. I've never seen anybody love a person more than people loved Allen Iverson… People are