Matt Barnes American Basketball Player Born in 1980
Matt Barnes · basketball player · American
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Biography
Born on 9 March 1980 in Santa Clara, Matt Barnes is an American basketball player. He is listed with UCLA Bruins men's basketball (1998–2002) and Orlando Magic (2009–2010) among his teams.
Early life
He went on to study at University of California, Los Angeles and Del Campo High School.
Career
On the field, he is listed as a small forward. The earliest team listed is UCLA Bruins men's basketball, from 1998. His 13 listed teams include Orlando Magic, Chicago Bulls and Fayetteville Patriots. The longest stint listed is 4 years with UCLA Bruins men's basketball. At UCLA Bruins men's basketball (1998–2002), his team-mates on record include Baron Davis. Orlando Magic team-mates from the same years include Dwight Howard and Vince Carter. Matt Barnes has 2 screen credits too, including Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (2016) and Think like a Man (2012).
Teams
13 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1998–2002 | UCLA Bruins men's basketball | Small forward |
| 2009–2010 | Orlando Magic | Small forward |
| Chicago Bulls | Small forward | |
| Fayetteville Patriots | Small forward | |
| Golden State Warriors | Small forward | |
| Los Angeles Clippers | Small forward | |
| Los Angeles Lakers | Small forward | |
| Memphis Grizzlies | Small forward | |
| Motor City Cruise | Small forward | |
| New York Knicks | Small forward | |
| Philadelphia 76ers | Small forward | |
| Phoenix Suns | Small forward | |
| Sacramento Kings | Small forward |
Filmography
2 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows | Film | |
| 2012 | Think like a Man | Film |
Personal life
He studied at University of California, Los Angeles and Del Campo High School.
Matt Barnes on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 1.1M @matt_barnes9
- Engagement rate
- 1.55% above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 15,825
- Average comments
- 612 Based on the last 11 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Matt Barnes Photos
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Photo: BrokenSphere · CC BY-SA 3.0 -
Photo: Bridget Samuels · CC BY 2.0 -
Photo: Keith Allison from Owings Mills, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0
Frequently asked questions
How old is Matt Barnes?
Matt Barnes is 46 years old, born on 9 March 1980 in Santa Clara.
What is Matt Barnes known for?
Matt Barnes is a small forward who has played for UCLA Bruins men's basketball and Orlando Magic.
How tall is Matt Barnes?
Matt Barnes is 201 cm (6 ft 7 in) tall.
What is Matt Barnes’s nationality?
Matt Barnes is American, born in Santa Clara.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q555396), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Bridget Samuels from College Park, MD · CC BY 2.0
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