Matt Barnes is No Damn Phony: VICE Sports Meets

A trip home to Sacramento for Matt Barnes means confronting ghosts of his troublesome past: a drug dealing father, being threatened by the KKK for protecting his sister, and living near dangerous gang members, among many other things. It’s not a pleasant trip down memory lane, but in this VICE Sports exclusive Barnes explains why all the hardships he experienced in his youth helped him grow as a man and become one of the most valuable role players in the NBA.
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[@millionbill7587]

His wife tried to make us hate him but this man is a real good father and genuine

[@Chozen.78]

Million Bill Fucc That BITCH!!!

[@02139atm]

On dawgs blood

[@millionbill7587]

He needs the east African love tell him to pull up we will treat him like a king 😂

[@kevinzhu6417]

his wife really did him dirty and tried to humiliate him.

[@_Solid438]

Million Bill you don’t have no business hating him no ways you never knows what’s goes on behind close doors

[@RELopez-mk4ic]

Barnes gets judged by many people....you can tell he is a good man and a great father. He does not kiss ass and he plays very hard! Best wishes Matt!

[@ogeefabo6257]

R.E. Lopez has

[@RONJAE212003]

Nobody judges Barnes. Maybe ignorant kids did but as adults nobody does that shit anymore.

[@pretty_taurus11-11]

R.E. Lopez Agreed!!

[@chhansen9813]

LMMFAO! Really, I can tell? You didnt know EVERYONE on the planet has a minimum two sides to them, ESPECIALLY on flippin camera? LOL

[@michaelbonhomme3219]

Everybody who tries to bully in BASKETBALL gets judged lol. It’s not the same as Hockey where you can knuckle up. Basketball players are the genetic jackpots when it comes to athletic potential. In school, basketball players usually get the best women, get the most love from the audience, and probably have the best return on investment work and talent wise… Long story short, nobody cheers for Goliath, and nobody wants to hear the complaints or someone doing better than them🤣 Compound that with being a bully in a “softer iteration of the league” and you get the negative blowback of being a Patrick Beverly, a Morris Brother, or a Matt Barnes Each are probably great guys, but Playing the Heel means taking what comes with it

[@forrestdevine9858]

“Me and my sister were half so we counted for 1” 😂😂😂

[@danielcano2462]

no such thing as half your the seed of your father

[@esmabarnes1068]

@@danielcano2462 who said so? What culture? The entire world does not apply that! This is judeochristian way of thinking life.

[@Roses78]

There’s no such thing as half you are who your father is not mother. You don’t plant an apple seed and it grows dirt, your father determines line. Every monarchy in history has been established by the father and its biblical.

[@psalmsurfer1]

okay Hotep lmfaoooooooooo

[@psalmsurfer1]

noone wants to be you stfu

[@zannellerichardson4201]

His babies look just like him when he was a kid. He has strong genes.

[@dehjhunaeday5743]

Yup and he looks like his dad

[@marcosjuarez1490]

And a BBC I bet.

[@honeys.9579]

Adorable.

[@pretty_taurus11-11]

Zannelle Richardson Yes agree!!

[@isaacverhelst3983]

Genes coming through like the Kool-aid man

[@GamingCentralTV1]

Wasn't expecting Barnes to sound like that cool dude.

[@caron1873]

So what? Every Nba player has a background of some sorts.....Still Doesn't change my opinion on that wigger

[@jassnaj7443]

+Bharles Carkley he cant be a wigger if hes black you fucking dumbass

[@caron1873]

Jass Naj He over exaggerates his "gangsta" character. So that, I consider him a wigger

[@duhwolfismybytch983]

Bharles Carkley he born in the rough streets of silicon valley than went to fair oaks where 80% population is white he is a snowflake straight up

[@kevinseveneleven]

chris-paul gemignani he didn't live in fair oaks

[@davis101ify]

R.I.P. Matt Barnes' Mom

[@idreesknocks9178]

I knew he went to a white school once he said, "they threw that word around like a Frisbee" lmfaoo

[@mylightshinesbright8665]

@@michelecoatta181 damn guilty much? STFU

[@lscarver5]

@@michelecoatta181Matt Barnes was telling what his personal experience was when he and his siblings went to a school that had some students who were racists and bullies. As far as I can see, Matt didn't "whine" about his early life. He recounted what he went through and rose up to become a successful athlete and attentive father. Kudos to him.

[@denisshillingford5891]

@@mylightshinesbright8665 Bingo

[@mrgreenthumb2133]

@@mylightshinesbright8665 you a sensitive bitch.

[@running2536]

What about before he made the "frisbee" comment? He stated he went to a white school before he even mentioned a frisbee. 🤔

[@anthonywhite7945]

Seems like a real dude man and father. RIP to his mom

[@maedelelawhorn9738]

And aunt

[@Slim]

On the basketball court Barnes doesn't look too respectable, but after watching this video, full respect to him.

[@T668z]

Word.

[@Chris-ny6bi]

I totally agree. . This lil documentary definitely helped me understand him more. . Wish u the best Mr Barnes

[@nickstoli]

***** My sentiments exactly. And my bad for judging a guy on looks, not substance.

[@cbeHotboyred1614]

👍

[@chriswilliams4247]

***** You took the words right out of my mouth. It explains his loyalty to his teammates when shit goes down on the court but with his sneaky plays without you seeing interviews like this or knowing his story it leaves you with a bad impression. I think if he showed this side to him more so on the court people wouldn't have a bad taste in their mouth when it comes to him.

[@Sajwarsaleem]

Damn I have much more respect for Matt Barnes after watching this..

[@jairousparker2311]

I agree totally. He's a real human being. Best to him and his family.

[@beejme9time]

damn i have less... Real human being? Nice take

[@dwadeisthegoat2020]

Sajwar Saleem fr 💯

[@jonathanclarkston5444]

MUCH RESPECT TO MB

[@kevinwilbourn8740]

He got money y care to show ppl u street ...I'm from the street I try to make ppl think I'm balln ...u lames care for the wrong shit

[@darebel1377]

It's sad when you want to be a good father to your children and your baby mama makes it hard especially when you try to move on from them. I give Matt Barnes props for how he is still in his children's life. 💯💯🔥🔥✌✌

[@cleer2804]

Yea because u know what's going on...stop

[@woodsrdy51]

I like Barnes, what he stands for, he acts like the every day guy, who happens to be a Pro. I even think he brings a level of authenticity to the sports desk as well...May God continue t bless him and his family!

[@Yogi-bu2nk]

Amen!!!

[@earthchild04]

Matt Barnes is definitely one of the realest athletes in the NBA.

[@percn0witzki]

I have a new found respect for Matt Barnes

[@dannyocean7090]

Truly loved this. This could've been a 30 for 30 short...

[@jaibanks7151]

YES!

[@brewcrew6788]

No they produce 30 for 30 for ratings ..matt barns won't draw a dime

[@arielle452]

I could listen to this dude talk forever

[@dehjhunaeday5743]

Thats a cute name, Your daddy name Lamar your mama name danielle?🤔

[@MisterDillPickle]

He has podcast now which you should definitely check out

[@dennisjr77]

He’s got a smooth mellow voice. And he’s a good analyst too.

[@60ballkilla]

Sound like a doctor but he really a savage 😂

[@sleepinggiant575]

ur going too far

[@stevenlopez1255]

Always loved Matt never understood all the hate he gets. He's just one of those guys you hate to play against but would love to have on your team tremendous player and an even better human being

[@brooklynchayse3028]

Steven Lopez / i agree great point made 😆

[@rong805]

Enforcers don't always get the best reps from the outside looking in. They're just looked at as aggressive and like to start trouble.

[@patrickmcgee1401]

Damn Matt Barnes cool as hell.... He has every right to tune that kid up for spitting on his sister and calling he the N word

[@brooklynchayse3028]

Patrick McGee /😄😆😑

[@erikjames3523]

Going to an all-white school when you’re black you learn there a good white people and bad white people......who out numbers who, depends on what part of America you’re in...... when the (wh) kids pick on the (wh) kids who befriend you, you REALLY gain perspective!

[@mattthecat03]

he need to stop being racist

[@stoneftwgaming4177]

Patrick McGee agree 100%

[@insanemob8508]

Patrick McGee , Hell yea , I’m glad Matt gave him that work

[@Maxdouble07]

Matt Barnes was seen as a villain when he played but now I see him as real intelligent guy and a great father. 💯👏🏽✊🏽

[@smoothcriminal4038]

RIP to your mom and auntie

[@AD3Basketball]

Got damn, never knew this about Matt Barnes.

[@christophermosley5885]

great story!

[@gregoryingram7561]

+Christopher Mosley I agree, I look at him in a total different perspective now, I like him!

[@mooseemania7804]

+dieselshug i have so much respect for him now,

[@leslieloudermilk3876]

Don't believe the hype. Matt Barnes ain't about that life. He was one of the top football players in California except when he played some real hood dudes from the ghetto. He would fold up every year against the Grant Pacers because he was scared to death

[@kevinaikens4662]

leslie loudermilk

[@missayawk]

Matt's a bigger man than me....I NEVER wouldve went back!!!

[@FaithandNova]

I don't think I could have done it either

[@ingriddouglas6181]

💯

[@RONJAE212003]

His Mom knew she was gonna go and didn’t want him to see it. She was really protecting you even in her worst moment. It’s actually beautiful how she thought about him in her last moment

[@spfdff]

Did she protect him from criminal elements? She was fuckin an abusive drug dealer and never left the prick… instead choosing to allow this negative element to impact her children.

[@altonweaver7757]

Experienced that same moment in the death of my mom. I FULLY understand what his mom knew and did!!!

[@VANGUARDIANTV100]

He’s blessed with a beautiful family...that incident regarding his sister got me vexed asf...respect.

[@ronash5163]

Man, I always thought that Matt Barnes.... was P.Rican.....he's actually half Black, half White......WOW, I SWEAR, THAT I LEARN SOMETHING NEW, EVERY DAY !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@deedee-ew6so]

Ron Ash me too before this video I just knew he was a hot latino.

[@Tj956]

Ron Ash in actuality that's what alot of P.Ricians are. Mixed. there's not a race of them just mixed people of different racial backgrounds.

[@tripleblackgoddess3xswarth149]

+Troy Wilson so true.

[@primomx1]

Troy Wilson Puerto Ricans are just Caribbean Mexicans 😩

[@frankjames248]

Ron Ash THAT SHOWS YOU HOW STUPID YOU ARE !

[@thirdcoastsoles3775]

"Are you guys ready to go see where daddy went to highschool at?" I thought he was talking to the camera until I heard the kids LMAOOOO

[@culleeyy]

Thirdcoast Soles lmaooooooooooo I literally couldn’t hold it In when I saw that and then read this 😂

[@ladieJai19]

Lmfaooo

[@Coachghee]

S/O the coach still at the school after so many years

[@pault7135]

Love hearing his storytelling. He's calm, cool, intelligent, confident with an undercurrent of crazy....I wouldn't want to piss Matt off

[@TheMiracleOfTheValley]

Never knew this about Matt Barnes. Like Grandmother always says; ''Never let yourself be carried away by the cover''.

[@soundgenius9226]

Tell your grandmother im stealing that quote bro lol thanks for sharing blessings

[@mrgreenthumb2133]

@@soundgenius9226 hahah for real. Tf lmao

[@arthurdmiranda]

He's a good dude, there is a lot of racism in California which people don't know.

[@a1otero847]

It's everywhere

[@sonofaballer96]

+Alex Otero Not so much in south florida

[@terellhutcherson7950]

Makaveli The Don yes you right this is why black and white's would never get along in California

[@Renegade-jk4ux]

Makaveli The Don racism is all over this country and many parts of the world.

[@thebrazilianatlantis165]

"Yep faux liberalism" You're being a phony yourself, liberals are silly about a lot of things but it isn't them painting KKK and swastikas at schools

[@avasquez624]

I had a pleasure of meeting Matt Barnes in person when I open up my shoe store in North Hollywood California he was there for the grand open

[@lornaandrews8405]

Matt Barnes has an honesty and sincerity about him that is so beautiful. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@glogodace2691]

Dope AF documentary!! Respect 2 Matt!

[@richmuscle8316]

I'll ride with Matt Barnes! He is a real dude!

[@jjbing3]

Be careful, he drives with no hands...wtf.

[@brizwalker1437]

RICH MUSCLE Matt barnes ain't real were he from in sac he from the good area he ain't from no hood

[@donnymfdogg]

Briz Walker bruh just cause you not from the hood don't mean you aunt have no struggle.

[@Balal8281]

Briz Walker fuck the hood nobody cares about that shit, character is what makes the man

[@mawright04]

Briz Walker shut up lil nigga

[@lamarhasbrouck2230]

Knowing someone's story is critical and often eye-opening. I didn't even know I liked this guy until I learned his story. I have respect and a kinship with this brother because of his journey of overcoming. Goes to show, there are no mistakes or failures, just lessons.

[@d.frankadams2360]

Whoever is questioning his "Blackness," needs to leave that alone. The story is legit. You don't know what the next person has experienced. Listen to the story, receive the message.

[@d.frankadams2360]

@Yasmine M.P.R Yes ma'am. Anything one of the parents is a person of color, the dominant gene determines the race of the child. Biologically, we are superior.

[@kingjohn553]

Facts 💯!!!!

[@honeys.9579]

#Fin #thatpart #listen

[@eyebelieve3]

Who the fuck questions his roots? Seriously people are questioning his mother and father like that? Dam.

[@adamsanchez719]

Yasmine your shitty attitude is why black dudes don’t even like black women 2 much and would rather date a white women. Matt is blacker in his heart than many so called real black dudes

[@Famous1MB]

He's probably driving to see Derek Fisher??

[@lyhthegreat]

+JumpersKing87 lol he drove across the country to find him lol

[@aliramq1898]

+lyhthegreat trools like you are the problem look up the facts, he drove a 15min ride to check up on hes kids you fuckhead

[@barringtonmorris90]

😂

[@PredatorKingdom]

+JumpersKing87 W

[@mynameisnotimportant2854]

JumpersKing87 😂😂😂😂

[@realrobh]

This poor man been through so much and then got caught up with an unloyal sss female

[@mrtruthhurts2307]

Mwangamizi Ogun your so real f dat b

[@AllenHIGHverson]

Always happens like that

[@Lorien37207]

Story of my life

[@KhemistryIBMOR]

Yeah....but he chose the bitch.

[@chrisstephens9112]

@@KhemistryIBMOR Nah, he probably chose her representative. Her REAL self probably didn't come out until after the kid was born, and she basically had him at that point.

[@dannyocean7090]

To any true NBA fan "How the hell don't y'all know shit about Matt Barnes?" He's played on so many teams for Soo many years in the league (including maybe your hometowns) truly gifted athelete! And never took shit from anyone. Loved this dude since his college days at UCLA #GoBruins

[@EricJohnsonresign]

I have a huge respect for Matt Barnes and his struggles to where he's at now. He loves his boys #nuffsaid

[@zoraidacastro5403]

Wake up punks!!!🤣🤣🤣

[@brewcrew6788]

Derek fisher loves them too

[@Lonrain18]

derek fisher sumwhere watching this video in the dark praying matt barnes dont pop out the screen to kick his ass again.

[@demetrius4244]

👍

[@deerobinson8508]

Lonrain18 😂😂😂

[@bigkeezo]

Lonrain18 man for real lol

[@alexandriasimms4842]

Lonrain18 😂😂😂😂

[@Newstreetheat]

June Summer 😂😂😂😂 I’m fucking crying man

[@missayawk]

Matt is a REAL dude.If i had a team i would make sure a spot is reserved for him.A team ALWAYS needs a Matt Barnes on their team.Not afraid of anyone

[@jessicacammarata841]

I never knew his story. He has been through so much and really could have gone down the wrong path but chose to use his talents to better his life and his children's lives. So much respect for him.

[@sammy1995]

Excellent story. Always admired his toughness on the court and off the court as I just watched. All the vices were there for him to go rogue but he chose not to. He will be a good motivational speaker.

[@jeff050578]

Mo Cheeks was a terrible coach. Telling a young player there is no reason to practice on his shot. Not exactly the best way to develop a young player. No wonder every team he coached got worse.

[@dayportersalesforcewest9889]

Jeff K he was cheeks as a coach!!!

[@Kefiafusu]

he's alright in okc.

[@pauldupey7640]

Fr what a fucking bitch

[@jaleelel-shabazz6736]

Tracy Mc Grady: said the exact same thing about Mo Cheeks when he was the coach of the Raptors. Told Tracy he would not amount to anything in the NBA. Mo Cheeks is not H.O.F. he rode the coat tails of Dr.J, Charles Barkley, Lloyd Free, Bobby Jones, Darryl Dawkins, Andrew Toney, Moses Malone, etc.

[@letitburn7050]

Cheeks was actually a decent guard with 76ers. Surprised to hear that about him.

[@theodoreordon-yaussi2286]

I heard a story about Matt Barnes once when the NBA was on lockout back in 2011. Apparently he played a few pickup games at Kezar Stadium in SF. If you remember other players were playing in the Drew league while others played Internationally to keep their skills up. A player on the court was heckling Matt Barnes during one of these pick up games. When the refs weren't looking Barnes laid an elbow on the fool so hard he went to the ground and had to come out the game. Matt Barnes ain't no joke.

[@nameyourchannel2931]

Real recognize real and all these people commenting “I have new found respect” are unrecognizable

[@FaithandNova]

You have a lot of players whom you never really heard them speak before you judge them from their playing skills alone. Once you hear their story your opinion changes

[@DaRealDirtyyDan]

@@FaithandNova I feel like that's the point you shouldn't have to wait to hear someone talk to judge them just respect them from the start unless they do something to lose it

[@Chalk89]

This had me choke up - guy has come a long way and is being the type of role model his kids and others need. Keep it up MB.

[@HeavyProfessor]

A well-spoken professional athlete. Interesting story.

[@fredricksumpterjr]

HeavyProfessor A WELL SPOKEN PRO ATHLETE!! wooow

[@fredricksumpterjr]

@Great Lakes FUUUUUUUCK UUUUU

[@veriteinternational]

Typical school response..."Oh, Toby would never say that, his dad's a prominent Wizard in the Community". AmeriKKKa.

[@aryanyousefzadeh560]

veriteinternational lol

[@carboy101]

veriteinternational That's fucking funny.

[@neumaiu8076]

😂

[@OUrNit03]

The beautiful country we live in huh...it ain't right if it ain't white lol smh Amerikkka the beautiful.

[@scrappylocs_87]

veriteinternational LMFAO!!!!! For real

[@imcalibro24]

Growing up in Sacramento Matt was a huge influence on us kids I really appreciate him

[@steveshelton4994]

I see this brother in a whole new light... What a great story!

[@GAMEorTAG]

This changes my view of him.

[@kingmaxcool]

I know right

[@cjae3644]

GΛΜЕoгТΛG mines too Def I didn't know this bout M.B cool piece bout his life u never judge book by its cover is an understatement💪👍

[@mismak1695]

i aint know

[@Deadlygangsta]

I HAD NO IDEA MATT BARNES SOUNDED THIS INTELLIGENT......DON'T JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER!!!!

[@kibskibs498]

How can you sound intelligent? Just because he talks like a suburban white guy?

[@Deadlygangsta]

***** Exactly

[@kibskibs498]

Deadlygangsta that doesn't reflect intelligence at all.

[@Deadlygangsta]

***** You're misguided.

[@kibskibs498]

Deadlygangsta I think that may be you. I don't judge intelligence by someone's voice or dialect, I look at their actions.

[@stingbeestingbee9340]

Sorry for the loss of your mom Matt, so glad I watched this.

[@1978Trevino]

People trip when you say KKK in California, I'm from central Ca and we've seen their meetings.

[@corywilliams9007]

In the past or currently?

[@barbarasaunders2160]

So much is about the South East coast, since slavery, up until Civil rights, you never really hear about what was going on, on the West Coast of America. I think the whole state of Oregon banned Blacks from living there. The history of Black people in America, the good, the bad and the ugly is still being made. Big ups to Mr. Barnes!

[@jeffalbillar7625]

The Klan has always been in Orange County. In the 70's they used to call Anaheim klanaheim. There was in uproar a few years back about some school or something being named after a guy who was in the Klan. I forget the city but it was in Orange County.

[@jeffalbillar7625]

@@corywilliams9007 both

[@jeffalbillar7625]

@Willie Prescott III they've been here forever. They had a rally in Anaheim a few years back and the grand poobah or whatever their leader is called was stabbed.

[@3HUNNAAA]

rich af eating hot dogs you know he from the hood

[@DLTHADUDE]

I grew up with his little brother Jason, they didn't grow up in a hood but it's not far from the drama of the inner city, Matt is a real boi tho

[@Bountyville424]

rodney cowart rich af still eating peanut butter and jelly.

[@2KGrind09]

they probably organic .....cali folks live by that stuff

[@christopherjohnson979]

Sycronian Commander WHIPPING A CHEVY VAN AS WELL.FAMILY MAN AND SMART.

[@elguerokabron]

Christopher Johnson i noticed that too not in a Mercedes suv like other nba players, this guy is just an all around good modest person.

[@matthewjamal]

I didn't even flinch while watching this. Very compelling.

[@shinrips]

Much respect to Matt Barnes-the enforcer. I had friends who never liked his game. I used to say, "I'd much rather have him on my team than play against him." His toughness was out of this world. He never took shit off anyone and routinely guarded the other teams toughest offensive player. Him speaking so respectfully throughout the video shows his true character. Great teammate. Great man.

[@alexandercoffman8319]

I have already watched this segment twice, and it was worth every second and every minute too.

[@sersarsor]

i wanna see a movie about his dad

[@mahalkita7351]

sersarsor I dont

[@kings9724]

why

[@lscarver5]

There's ENOUGH movies about the kind of lifestyle that Matt Barnes father had. Someone needs to make a movie about his son rising ABOVE his childhood and becoming a success.

[@jalendawkins4076]

I have never heard him speak but I imagined him having a deep voice

[@TheMiracleOfTheValley]

+jalen dawkins Like Scottie Pippen?

[@jalendawkins4076]

Vince Toro Rodriguez what do u mean

[@TheMiracleOfTheValley]

+jalen dawkins Search videos of Scottie Pippen and you will see what I mean...

[@freddiec5565]

I thought he was Hispanic

[@bushidobrown9996]

+I Am Legend I also thought he was Hispanic. Majority of Hispanics are mixed blood so it makes sense.

[@holokai21]

Kudos to you for overcoming all the hard times you experienced .And came through a great Father for your Children.

[@ronaldbowman4998]

You can look at him, and tell he is a brother. I have so much respect for him now knowing what he has Ben through.

[@ebozion32]

Yeah, they want to honor him once he makes it to the NBA huh? Okay

[@mrtruthhurts2307]

I feel you on that phoney shit

[@anghoppi]

Ebony Owens true, but it’s always like that.

[@shannonkamal5401]

Duh!! Who gets honored that hasn’t accomplished something?

[@christopherturner8596]

If I was matt I wouldnt have did it.

[@gregoryanderson4310]

What I'm talking. Much love fam

[@Mxckery]

Thought he was Latino this whole time Learn something new everyday

[@mrmagnum14]

Cause your obviously a close minded idiot. Don't judge a book by its cover. Applies to people dumbass. Just cause you look like something don't mean shit

[@highvoltage47]

+John Blake damn chill tf out, thinking someone is Latino is not an insult

[@thuGGAFuu133]

+ted nguyen I'm Latino and I'm 6'4

[@lehairline5181]

+Ted Nguyen and Asians are small

[@thuGGAFuu133]

Le Hairline yao Ming

[@chillywillie6283]

Knowing the pain that people have endured always makes you respect than more and I have ten times more respect for Matt Barnes than I had before watching this.

[@rosasoto4600]

I really admire his humble beginnings. Its really inspiring thanks for showing life story.

[@stephaniewhite2662]

his twins are the spitting image of him wow

[@BigBuBaybe]

"his dads a lawyer " fux that means racism is alive and well

[@AJ-is5ut]

ConkeyCrack ypu racist race baiting bitch made pussys are the worst, fuck outta here

[@jaylynturner9027]

ConkeyCrack you do know his dad is black right.

[@twentyfivetolife7976]

It’s not racism it’s classism

[@FaithandNova]

@Asserting Word they love saying that.

[@20FreeWill]

This was 22 ya

[@CMUBruin]

Matt Barnes always keeps it real. Great for people to see where he came from and how thoughtfully he speaks. If everyone that dislikes him for his play on the court saw this video, I'm sure a great deal would change their minds about him. Happy to see that he's having success after his playing career ended. I saw him once at a hotel pool with his young family when I was with mine. He wasn't well known at that point but I knew him at a glance because I followed UCLA basketball. We lost to Missouri in the NCAA tournament because the UCLA coach took Barnes out and they went on a run. Always wished him the best.

[@gjslaughter]

Deep story with tragedy and triumph and everything in between. Much respect.

[@nikosworkshop]

Matt Barns will always have a place in the heart of true GSW fans.

[@williamsmith4212]

Matt Barnes is just too real...some people can't hand that...I respect him so much more after watching this!!!

[@royalvibes4433]

william smith mad respect even before seeing this , but yes I completely agree with you bro. YOU NAILED IT . Barnes is a real one

[@azraelidris1080]

“Don’t worry Just come down in the morning” but that morning never comes, I know that feeling.

[@spoopbagoot4628]

Even though he wasn’t a star I always loved watching him play. One of my favorite players ever.

[@gypsygeorgegerarldine5506]

I'd say about 75% of NBA players grew up in rough neighborhoods.

[@KotorJr]

Nope

[@gypsygeorgegerarldine5506]

Barnes is from middle class. Went to an all white school. Rough neighborhood doesn't mean poverty.

[@gypsygeorgegerarldine5506]

Who's lying dopey? It's not a real stat. It's a meaningless youtube comment about Barnes' story not being all that different from many other NBA players. Didn't realize that the stat police were going to take an off-the-cuff post literally.

[@thomasharlovic7470]

+Gypsy George Gerarldine I might put it a little lower myself, but definitely over half, maybe 60%

[@Slim545]

+Xalpha23 not even those r the white and European players most black n Hispanic come from the hood

[@richardnunez3474]

Don't care about all the negative comments here. Nice piece vice! Matty ice built his success from the gutter and pain. I 😍 haters!

[@tajisimmons780]

+The Reaper 😭😭😭

[@richardnunez3474]

YO, I'm not too old for cute emojis. I'm 12 yrs old. Hahaha. I just look 40. Yikes!

[@wyattlaird]

+Richard Nunez man this dude went to an all white school he didn't go through shit

[@vasimajeddy6572]

Matt speaks so eloquently. I am truly amazed and quite a level headed individual. His boys are a spitting image of him.

[@paulz4667]

He graduated from UCLA :)

[@IAW_OPSEC]

Matt is really handsome fella and beautiful family. I didn’t know his life was that crazy

[@solidkingcobra]

damn you Vice Sports... humanizing players... I always thought he was an arrogant bastard on the court.

[@TitaniumSlayerNinjaCopper]

He is, lol. He's been arrested and always gets in fights with people

[@2clipp]

smh

[@ShadowLinkXCJ]

Madboot Ninja because u know everything that goes on in his life and why he is the way he is. right

[@TitaniumSlayerNinjaCopper]

ShadowLinkX damn you gonna excuse him because of his miserable life? i'd like to see you meet him and see if he actually is nice to you. threatening a cop, getting angry because he got blocked, and more. he is a successful basketball player and makes a lotta money, there shouldn't be a excuse

[@joshuajuarez6748]

Lol

[@RD-zj6vc]

"Basketball is my second best sport" = major humble brag.

[@koltonchappuis3630]

Yea, athletes think everybody buys into their bullshit.

[@Shakester71]

There are plenty of basketball players that were probably better football players than basketball. Remember Charlie Ward who won the Heisman but chose to play in the NBA? Thank god that Tony Gonzalez chose football instead of basketball. Then you have names like Nate Robinson, Matt Harpring and JR Smith who probably would have made better NFL players than NBA.

[@ndjk2821]

A lot of people (probably you as well) would do too.

[@blastanick9858]

If I got scholarship for football and basketball. I'd choose basketball because in the nba the contract is guaranteed

[@kevinseveneleven]

Reginald Dorsey he was a beast WR if he had chosen football his career would've been over 5 or 6 years ago tho. In his teens he got by at hoop on his size athletic ability and how hard he played. It took him 4yrs at ucla and a few more after to refine his skills on the court and contribute.

[@GS-to9oe]

“my sister, which is his mom” 😂😂😂😂😂 for a split second I thought Barnes went full Lannister

[@juniorways]

I still didn't get that coz all the kids look like him

[@darkcocoakiss]

I never understood how and why people thought Matt Barnes was such a bad guy. He always been thorough man and stood up for himself, his family, and his principals and didn’t let people hoe him and took advantage of him. Much respect to this man. Salute!

[@JyMaster1]

lmfaoooooo "What are you working on your shot?? You won't get to use that here"

[@shannonD68]

I'm glad I saw this. Matt seems OK. He's smart and passionate about his family and the road he took to success.

[@beeochg4]

He’s a chill ass dude. A real guy and a good father. He’s been thru a lot and has persevered

[@Mammamia717]

I met him in person at my work and he is a really nice guy. My work was understaffed, super busy and he was so chill and understanding.

[@patrickminchow5322]

"remember what we did at Chris Paul's house?" You dont hear thst every day... i lost it.

[@Jaceu]

Mad respect coming from Clippers, We miss you barnes stay healthy on grizzlies.

[@cosmo1578]

There was something I always liked about Matt Barnes and the presentation is a confirmation why I like him because he's been there on the other side of the track so to speak and I particularly loved him sticking up for his sister and fighting because I had to kick a few butts over my sister when we were growing up and he definitely knows the street side of life. I hope Matt and his family are alright because losing your mother leaves a huge empty space that I do not believe will ever completely go away.

[@JonasBaardsenChannel]

This man is a class act and a great rolemodel. Bounced around a little in the NBA and found his place and role where he could contribute, and now he is an exeptional interviewer and storyteller alongside Stephen Jackson on All the smoke. True inspiration

[@jamesboyd6908]

most humble dude I ever meet in my life I swear

[@artisfu9]

I really did not know Matt at all. I just knew he was tough and could play the game. He also could be an asshole at times. But now that I have seen where he comes from, I have a new found respect for him. He came from the gutter and made it out! He really went through Hell. God bless him. He knows the black plight better than many who claim to have had it hard.

[@ericolvera8199]

Why the hell ain’t this man go to the nfl... he could’ve been a top receiver

[@malaikabanza6094]

He is super tall and athletic and attractive..

[@giagonzalez489]

hes mentioned when he wasn't getting playing time early in his career he had workouts set up for nfl teams and if it really wasn't gonna work in NBA he'd play football.... also basketball is way cooler

[@shararose7170]

Struggles inner-city drama , domestic violence and family chronic medical issues are all things that plaued a part in and helped shape his perseverance, tenacity and determination which caused him to kick push through to success inspite of... Hats off to Matt Barnes!!!

[@Warriors-my3qu]

This video made me look at Matt Barnes in a whole different light.

[@hebrewrld]

Newly found respect for this man!

[@GuyronBarnes-og2co]

I'm surprised and honored to see this small glimpse of Matt Barnes's early life. Love and respect my brother...

[@CenterThePendulum]

Having spoken with this guy in a casual, non-NBA environment, super relatable and down to earth. Very happy to see him having such a robust second life as a media personality/commentator