With Tony Allen said to be questionable for game 1 of the Spurs vs. Grizzlies series, Barnes is likely to have more defensive responsibility.
He’ll probably be assigned to Kawhi Leonard, and while Allen would be a better matchup for the Grizzlies in this regard, Barnes’ pesky brand of defense can be a nuisance to the player he’s guarding.
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Where Barnes has severe shortcomings is on the offensive end. For a long-distance gunner, he’s really not a terrific shooter. In the past 3 seasons, he’s taken more than half of his shots from behind the 3 point line, and his percentage typically hovers in the low 30s.