Harrison Barnes is about to get paid.
On Monday, the former UNC forward was named to USA Basketball’s 12-man roster for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. And Friday marks the first day of NBA free agency — where Barnes could command a maximum contract averaging over $25 million per season.
But is he worth it?
At 6-foot-8 and 225 pounds, Barnes fits the mold of the quintessential NBA small forward — and at times he has played the part. Widely considered the top high school prospect in 2010, the Iowa native wowed with his polished offensive game and high basketball IQ, drawing interest as a future No.