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What team drafted Harrison Barnes into the NBA?

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The Cleveland Cavaliers drafted Harrison Barnes with the 19th overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft. He was later traded to the Golden State Warriors on draft night.

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Draft Year2012
Draft Pick19th overall
Original TeamCleveland Cavaliers
Team He JoinedGolden State Warriors
CollegeUniversity of North Carolina

Draft Details

Harrison Barnes was selected 19th overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2012 NBA Draft. However, he did not play for Cleveland. The Cavaliers traded him to the Golden State Warriors on the same night, making Barnes part of the Warriors organization from the start of his NBA career.

College Career

Before entering the NBA, Barnes played college basketball at the University of North Carolina. He was a highly touted prospect and played an important role for the Tar Heels during his time there.

NBA Career with Golden State

As a member of the Warriors, Barnes became part of one of the most successful teams in NBA history. He played a key role in the team's development and success during the 2010s.

Sources

  1. nba.com (nba.com)
  2. basketball-reference.com (basketball-reference.com)
  3. espn.com (espn.com)