Matt Barnes Biography and Net Worth

• He is an American former professional basketball player
• He was drafted by the Phoenix Suns In the 2002 NBA draft
• He is currently a studio analyst for the Los Angeles Clippers

Matt Barnes is a former professional basketball player whose net worth in 2023 is estimated to be $15 million having garnered most of his wealth as a player in the NBA.

The former basketball player played basketball at the University of California, Berkeley where he was a two-time All-Pac-10 selection. The Phoenix Suns drafted him with the 25th overall pick in the 2002 NBA draft.

In his 15-year career, Barnes played for the Suns, Memphis Grizzlies, Los Angeles Clippers, New York Knicks, Dallas Mavericks, Sacramento Kings and Atlanta Hawks.

He was a two-time NBA All-Defensive Second Team selection and a two-time NBA champion where he won with the Clippers and the Warriors.

Barnes retired from playing basketball in 2018 and is currently a studio analyst for the Los Angeles Clippers.

Matt Barnes Biography

Net Worth

Matt Barnes’s net worth in 2023 is estimated to be $15 million, having earned it from his successful NBA career.

Barnes had a very successful NBA career where he played for fourteen seasons for several teams in America.

Matt Barnes. Photo/People

In addition to his NBA earnings, Barnes had some sponsorship deals that were also earning him a handsome amount of income adding to his net worth. He is also known to have investments in the cannabis industry that earn him lots of money.

Personal Life

Matt Barnes was born in Santa Clara, California on March 9 1980 to Henry Barnes and Ann Barnes. His father is African-American while his mother is white. Barnes has two siblings, a brother named Jason and a sister Dannielle.

He lost his mother a few years ago when she succumbed to lung cancer and  Barnes had a Mohawk in her honor.

His father Henry Barnes is a former professional basketball player who played in the Continental Basketball Association and the International Basketball Association.

Jason, his brother, is also a former professional basketball player who played in the CBA and NBA Development League while his sister Danniele is a nurse.

The player attended Del Campo High School in Fair Oaks, California where he was a standout athlete in both football and basketball, being named All-American, All-state, All-CIF, All-City, and All-league in each sport.

After High School, Barnes played college basketball at the University of California, Los Angeles where he was a two-year starter and helped the Bruins reach the NCAA Tournament where he was named All-Pac-10 Honorable Mention.

Barnes was married to Gloria Govan and they were blessed with three children though they divorced. He is currently engaged to Ansa Sims, a plus-size model and the daughter of legendary model Beverly Johnson and they have a son together.

The player had a successful career in the NBA and since his retirement, he has worked as a studio analyst for the Los Angeles Clippers and is also a businessman with several ventures.

Career

Matt Barnes is a former professional American basketball player who played in the NBA for fourteen seasons.

The Phoenix Suns drafted him with the 25th overall pick in the 2002 NBA draft. Since then, he played for several teams like the Suns, Memphis Grizzlies, Los Angeles Clippers, New York Knicks, Dallas Mavericks, Sacramento Kings and the Atlanta Hawks.

Matt Barnes. Photo/The New York Times

In his career, Matt was a two-time NBA All-Defensive Second Team selection and a two-time NBA champion, winning with the Clippers and the Warriors. Here are some of his career achievements:

• He was named the NBA Champion in 2011 and 2017
• He was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team for two consecutive years
• He was part of the NBA All-Star Game
• He was a two-time NBA All-Defensive Second Team selection

Luxury Collection

Matt is a wealthy man who is living life to the fullest with the best rides in the world. Some of the cars include a Ferrari 458 Italia, a Lamborghini Aventador, a Range Rover, a Mercedes Benz G-Class and a Rolls-Royce Wraith.

Barnes’ car collection is a clear indication that he has an impressive net worth to give him the best that life will ask for.

FAQs

How old is he?

43 years old

What is he doing after retirement?

He works as a studio analyst for the Los Angeles Clippers

Was he drafted in the NBA?

Yes

How long did he play in the NBA?

Fifteen seasons

Does he have children?

Yes.