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It looks like former Golden State Warriors star Harrison Barnes may have a grudge against Draymond Green due to the Kevin Durant recruitment. During and episode of "The Draymond Green Podcast," Draymond mentions how he believes Barnes blames him for recruiting Kevin Durant, ultimately leading to Barnes leaving.
"Harrison Barnes, I think to this day don’t like me for KD coming here," Green said. "And the reality is, I didn’t tell [Warriors GM Bob Myers] to trade you to bring KD in. ... He took it very personally because of that story that came out that I cried to KD in the car. He took it very personally at me. This dude invites Steph, Klay, everybody to his wedding except me.
"I didn’t take it personally ’cause it is what it is. ... It sucks that you got traded but you went and made your money.”
Dray went on to explain how he spoke to Barnes directly about how Durant would make the Warriors better, but never intended for the Warriors to trade him.
Jump to the 43:29 mark below to here it straight from his mouth.
Barnes was a starting player during the 73-9 winning season for the Warriors that ultimately ended with losing the NBA Championship to Cleveland after blowing a 3-1 lead. Barnes shot 35% during that series yet some would say he was scapegoated. Either way, I think it's safe to say Warriors fans will always love and appreciate Barnes contribution during his time with the Warriors.