Matt Barnes caught a lucky break. The inventor of dropkicks fought fascists and got kicked out of Notre Dame.

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Now he’s an NBA champion, Sign up for the During an episode of his All the Smoke podcast with fellow NBA vet Stephen Jackson, Barnes had something to say when guest Tracy McGrady said getting a ring via the 2013 San Antonio Spurs — for whom he played a total of 31 postseason minutes — would not have been satisfying.

Barnes also said he didn’t even hold onto the ring, which is apparently in the office of Warriors senior vice president of communications Raymond Ridder right now. The Warriors went 67-15 during the 2016-17 regular season before they won their second title in three years that post-season. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Furthermore, Barnes played for the Warriors in the “We Believe’ era, averaging 8.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in 149 games from 2007 to 2008. All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents.

In the playoffs, Barnes played just 61 minutes, mostly in garbage time with the Warriors who beat the Cavaliers in five games. Can Isaac Okoro really be the Warriors’ next Andre Iguodala? For reasons like that, the butterfly effect of things going right required to win a championship, franchises err well on the side of caution when deciding which contributors get rings. Matt Barnes doesn't consider himself an NBA champion because he didn't play enough during the Golden State Warriors' 2016-17 NBA Finals run. May 23, 2020 4:56 pm. Kurtenbach: Seeing through the Warriors’ NBA Draft smokescreens The ugly side of the debate reared its head a year ago when the Toronto Raptors opted to not give rings to three players the team traded away during the season, but did give one to Drake, for some reason.

On July 10, 2013, Barnes re-signed with the Clippers to a multi-year deal.
Matt Barnes recently revealed that he never accepted his 2017 Golden State Warriors Finals ring.

You played a big role on our team in ’17, especially when KD went down. Share this article 87 shares share tweet text email link Logan Newman. I don’t count that as a championship.”.

Worst ankle sprain of my life.

“I came in when KD went down, playing a consistent 20-25 minutes,” Barnes said on his ‘All the Smoke’ podcast earlier this year. I’m just gonna sit here and be a super vet and cheer these motherf---ers on, talk to people when they need to be talking to and just enjoy the ride.

Shortly after Kevin Durant hurt his knee during the Warriors' loss to the Washington Wizards in late February 2017, Golden State signed Matt Barnes.

By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. However, three years … The member of the 2006-07 "We Believe" Warriors made his debut a couple days later, and immediately became a part of the rotation. WARRIORS is a registered trademark of the Golden State Warriors LLC.

This site is neither endorsed, nor sponsored by, nor affiliated with Golden State Warriors or NBA Properties LLC. “The game KD comes back, I get hurt maybe a week before the playoffs and I’m out of it. I didn't get to guard LeBron [James] or Kawhi [Leonard] so I didn't count my [championship]," Barnes said.

Barnes spoke about the matter on his All the Smoke podcast. No one is going to ascribe the 2016-17 championship to Barnes, but — as Barnes mentions — he still did contribute to a championship team and his name will forever be on the roster for that team.

I’m not healthy until the end of the second round when they’re already 8-0.

I wasn’t in the mother fu—ing dog hole with these dudes.

Maybe the Warriors tucked it in a truck when they moved across the bay last summer, but they decided a year later it was ultimately time to get the championship piece to its rightful owner. Heck, on the way to the title in 2017, the Warriors even honored Barnes and the “We Believe” team before a game. #GodIsGood, A post shared by matt_barnes9 (@matt_barnes9) on Feb 28, 2017 at 10:33pm PST, Barnes on Instagram: Wish I could bring you two with me!! Welcome to Warriors Wire's European Union Experience.

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Matt Barnes wasn’t supposed to be a part of this championship-winning Golden State Warriors lineup. It took nine different teams and ultimately a lucky break, but it happened for the 14-year veteran.

“Because this thing’s so big, I didn’t want to sit in the stands with it, so they put it in a room.

Barnes, 40, said his championship ring is in the office of Raymond Ridder, the Golden State Warriors' vice president of communications.

Players Name: Matt Barnes: How Many Rings: 1: Drafted By: Memphis Grizzlies: Won Rings With: 2016-17 Golden State Warriors: Players College: UCLA: Players Birthday

Barnes was a role player for the “We Believe Warriors,” made famous by knocking off the No. And you brought Warriors fans a lot of thrills over the years, going back to the We Believe era,” Kerr said.

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After ‘The Jump’ host Rachel Nichols and former NBA star Chauncey Billups praised his play, Nichols asked Barnes to put on the ring for the rest of their show. Pick up your ring, Matt Barnes. Powered by Minute Media © 2020 All Rights Reserved.

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That team included Baron Davis, Jason Richardson, and Monta Ellis. You have some impact on the team in that you’re a respected, veteran player. New guidelines open California stadiums to limited fans, but Santa Clara Co. says no to 49ers Now, in the unlikeliest of times, Barnes is an NBA champion. The discourse on whether or not an ancillary player on a championship team really won a ring is well-established by now, and Barnes’ honesty is somewhat refreshing. He signed up to make money for a bad Sacramento Kings that didn’t sniff the playoffs. Yet he finished as a member of one of the greatest teams of all-time. So me being a vet knowing they’re not going to change the rotation, I’m not expecting them to change the rotation, I’m just going to sit here and be a super vet, cheer these mother fu—ers on, talk to people when they need to be talked to and just enjoy the ride.”.

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You were a great leader, fantastic to coach, one of the most competitive people I’ve ever been around.
“The best part about it was the twins got to enjoy the ride.”. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. I'm at a loss for words right now, next to the birth of my children this is the happiest day of my life!! I came in when KD went down, played consistent 20, 25 minutes a game. Indiana Pacers tab former Santa Cruz Warriors coach Nate Bjorkgren as coach, New guidelines open California stadiums to limited fans, but Santa Clara Co. says no to 49ers.

NBA veteran Matt Barnes capped off a 14-year career in the league with the achievement many veterans are desperate to experience before their playing days are over: an NBA championship with the 2016-17 Golden State Warriors. Barnes also said he didn’t even hold onto the ring, which is apparently in the office of Warriors senior vice president of communications Raymond Ridder right now. Copyright © 2020 United Press International, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Barnes averaged 10 points and five rebounds for the team, starting in 23 games. Barnes averaged 5.7 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game in 20 appearances for the Warriors during the regular season before he logged 61 minutes in 12 post-season games. "The game KD comes back, I get hurt maybe a week before the playoffs and I'm out of it.

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More than three years after winning the NBA title and more than two years after being honored with a special ring ceremony, Matt Barnes has his 2017 Warriors championship ring. The Spurs could be a dark horse destination for Giannis Antetokounmpo, In Ty Lue, the Clippers have a coach who is willing to grow.

NBA news and links delivered to your inbox each weekday, so you never miss out. If those players — Delon Wright, CJ Miles and Jonas Valanciunas — had not performed as well as they did earlier in the season, they might not be enough to land center Marc Gasol from the Memphis Grizzlies. You’re given the chance to take your championship ring, do you take it? More than three years after winning the NBA title and more than two years after being honored with a special ring ceremony, Matt Barnes has his …

Days earlier, Golden State promised to sign Jose Calderon with its final roster spot. Following their 2017 run to the NBA Finals, the Golden State Warriors presented Matt Barnes with his championship ring. Worst ankle sprain of my life, I’m not healthy until the end of the second round where they’re already 8-0.

And yet, Barnes doesn’t quite see it that way.

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Why Donald Trump releasing his full '60 Minutes' interview is a major media miscalculation, his All the Smoke podcast with fellow NBA vet Stephen Jackson, opted to not give rings to three players the team traded away during the season. But a chance came with Durant’s injury and Barnes being cut became a grand opportunity to play for the team coming off a 73-win season.

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