When the Sacramento Kings were in search of solving their glaring hole at small forward last season, Vlade Divac traded Justin Jackson and Zach Randolph to the Dallas Mavericks for Harrison Barnes.
In the short time Barnes spent with the Kings, he proved he could be the long-term wing for the team. The general opinion was Harrison would take the $25 million on his player option to remain on the team next season. But instead, he now is a free agent looking for a long-term deal.
What Were Barnes’ Motives For Opting Out?
While Harrison’s numbers dipped while adjusting to the Kings, he still played well considering the role he had on the team.