Harrison Barnes named as finalist for NBA Sportsmanship Award

Apr 3, 2023, 11:14 AM

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 11: Harrison Barnes #40 of the Sacramento Kings brings the ball up th...

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The NBA announced on Monday that Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes has been named as one of the six finalists for the NBA Sportsmanship Award.

Barnes, who is in his fifth season with the Kings, has been a leader on the floor and in the locker room during his time in Sacramento. The 11-year veteran is widely viewed as one of the best team players in the NBA, and the league has recognized the 30-year-old for that reputation.

The finalists for the 2022-23 NBA Sportsmanship Award.

The annual honor recognizes the player who best represents the ideals of sportsmanship on the court. Current NBA players will select the winner from these six finalists (one finalist from each NBA division). pic.twitter.com/RNVloxlvA4

— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) April 3, 2023

It’s been a special week for Barnes, who was also recently nominated for the Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award, which includes 12 players that have been recognized for their on-and-off-court leadership, selfless play, and commitment and dedication to learn.

The NBA Sportsmanship Award recognizes “the player who best represents the ideals of sportsmanship on the court,” per the league. Current NBA players will select the winner from the six finalists–one from each division.

Barnes would become the first Sacramento King to win the award if selected.

Next Game

The Kings will hit the road for a back-to-back that will begin on Tuesday night in New Orleans against a Pelicans team looking to jump into the sixth spot in the Western Conference standings.

Be sure to get all of your Kings vs. Pelicans coverage right here on Sactown Sports 1140 beginning at 3:30 PM PST on Game Night with Scott Marsh and Henry ‘The High Flyer’ Turner before a 5:00 PM PST tip-off from downtown New Orleans.