Dallas Mavericks: 2017-18 player grades for Harrison Barnes

DETROIT, MI - APRIL 6: Harrison Barnes #40 of the Dallas Mavericks handles the ball against the Detroit Pistons on April 6, 2018 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images) /

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Strengths

Barnes shot more 3-pointers than he has in any other season in 2017-18. He took 4.3 attempts per game from downtown as opposed to 2.8 per game last season, resulting in 111 more long range shots overall. He did this while still shooting 35.7 percent, a clip slightly better than last season.

After playing with marksmen Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson in Golden State, it’s surprising he didn’t start shooting more 3s at such a high volume earlier in his career.

As stated earlier, Barnes was an improved rebounder, albeit not by a big margin. He set a career-high in a season with eight double-doubles of the points-rebounds variety.

Barnes continued to showcase many of his other offensive skills. He is a skilled isolation player and continues to get to the rim with ease. Him being able to expose mismatches and score with skill in the low post is another underrated aspect of his game.

Barnes was a constant source of offense for Dallas, hitting tough shots when the team needed it. His one-on-one defense was also excellent. He held opponents to a career-low defensive field goal percentage at 44.1 percent.

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