In the month of February, San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes averaged 10.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game while shooting 40.7 percent from three-point range. Yet, it wasn't his on-the-court play that earned Barnes a prestigious award.
On Wednesday, it was announced that Barnes won the NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award for the month of February. The award honors Bob Lanier, an NBA Hall of Famer, League Office executive and NBA Cares Ambassador for more than 30 years.
February is the second time of his career that Barnes was named a Community Assist Award winner, previously winning the 2019-2020 End of Season NBA Cares Community Assist Award.
Barnes and his wife, Brittany, made a $250,000 donation to AlamoPROMISE - a program that provides the cost of tuition and fees for eligible students in Bear County, eliminating financial barriers to higher education.
The donation will help support students at St. Phillip's college in San Antonio, a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) and Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). The AlamoPROMISE program has supported over 23,000 students with tuition and college expenses in it's five-year history.
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Barnes also played a key role in bringing a newly renovated basketball court and playground to life at Davis White Northeast Neighborhood Park as part of the Play ATX initiative in Austin, Texas.
Barnes received the David Robinson trophy during a ceremony prior to Wednesday night's contest against the New York Knicks. Additionally, the NBA will donate $10,000 to the San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum.
"Throughout my career I've had the privilege of experiencing the power of community and support," said Barnes. "Now, as part of the San Antonio community, my wife Brittany and I are honored to give back and help invest in the future of this incredible city. Partnering with AlamoPROMISE and St. Philip's College is my way of ensuring that young people here have the resources and opportunities to succeed. It's about creating lasting change, building bridges, and supporting the next generation of leaders. My wife and I are both deeply committed to being advocates for this community, and together, we're excited to make a meaningful impact and help open doors for local college students to chase their dreams."
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This story was originally published March 20, 2025 at 5:05 AM.