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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Weaknesses

With LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Draymond Green and Blake Griffin all being skilled passers, it’s becoming more and more the norm for forwards to be facilitators for their teammates.

Barnes averaged a career-high 2.0 assists, which is still pretty underwhelming. His single-game season high was six assists. If the Mavericks want to make the playoffs, he will have to do a more consistent job of finding others for easy baskets.

Although the 6’8″ forward was reliable on offense, he scored 30 or more points on only four separate occasions. His field goal attempts and points per game, true shooting percentage and usage rate all took a slight dip as well.

Barnes’ efficiency isn’t considered poor, nor it did it decline dramatically, but he failed to capitalize on a situation in which he was “the man.” He didn’t assert himself as much as many fans would have liked to see.

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