Harrison Barnes thanks Sacramento after going to San Antonio Spurs in DeMar DeRozan trade
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Kings fans responded with love, support and appreciation when Harrison Barnes took to social media Sunday to thank them and the Sacramento community after being sent to the San Antonio Spurs in a sign-and-trade deal for DeMar DeRozan.
Barnes sent out a heartfelt message to the city he called home for nearly six seasons, saying he will always remember his time in Sacramento and the people who made it special.
“Thank you Sacramento!” Barnes tweeted. “It’s been an incredible journey with the Kings. Your support has meant the world to me. To Kings fans and all of SAC, this city will always hold a special place in my heart. Thank you for embracing me and making this city feel like home. Your passion and love for the game are unmatched. Grateful for the memories we made together! To my teammates, coaching staff, and the Kings organization you all have been more than colleagues — it’s been a family! I am grateful for the camaraderie and memories we’ve shared. I’ll always carry Sacramento in my heart. Thank you!
“So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you.”
Deuteronomy 31:6 NLT
Thank you Sacramento! It's been an incredible journey with the Kings. Your… pic.twitter.com/i4DG05VITt— Harrison Barnes (@hbarnes) July 8, 2024
Barnes starred at North Carolina before the Golden State Warriors selected him with the No. 7 pick in the 2012 NBA draft. He helped the Warriors win an NBA championship in 2015 and captured a gold medal with Team USA at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
The Kings acquired Barnes in the February 2019 trade that sent Zach Randolph and Justin Jackson to the Dallas Mavericks. Barnes played 399 games for Sacramento, averaging 14.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists. He started every game he played for the Kings and appeared in all 82 games each of the past two seasons.
Barnes was a class act and a consummate professional who helped mold young players such as Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox while continuing to do charitable work in the community. He suffered through tough times in Sacramento before helping the Kings win 48 games to secure the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference in 2022-23, ending the longest playoff drought in NBA history after 16 consecutive losing seasons.
