(R)Evolution, a new docuseries is all set to feature former NBA player Matt Barnes’ career. Initially teased in 2022, fans will finally get a glimpse at how the journey of an NBA bad boy to one of the most thriving entrepreneurs began for Barnes. The NBA champ also plays the role of the executive producer for the show. Speaking of the docuseries, Barnes shared how the transition has been smooth as he kept taking strides.
While some investments were his first step, he jumped onto taking a role behind the microphone. And then obviously, this followed his duty to be a more present father for his kids. “I felt like you know I played 15 years, happened to win a championship with the Warriors and I just felt like you know, there was other stuff that I wanted to do,” Barnes said, via Marc Lamont Hill on TheGrio.
Shedding more light on the other things that he wanted to do in life, he added, “One particularly me just being more present father and being able to do the small things with my kids.” The former Golden State Warriors player is known for his presence at Showtime Sports’ podcast All the Smoke Podcast. Before that, he made an appearance on ESPN’s The Jump and Get Up.
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In association with his All The Smoke podcast, Stephen Jackson, Barnes launched their first one-of-kind spirit brand Anillos Mezcal. And finally, he is about to share his experience in the series.
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Matt Barnes made millions, but is it the small things that truly define success after the NBA?
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What does Matt Barnes think about his new docuseries?
Created in association with renowned director, Joslyn Rose Lyons and 1091 Pictures, (R)Evolution is an 8-part series. It will feature the player’s father and his friends. Rapper Ice Cube and his All The Smoke Co-host Stephen Jackson are some of the names in the rumor mill.
“It’s important to tell athletes’ stories from our perspective. Being in the NBA for 14 years taught me firsthand why it’s so necessary for us to control our narrative,” Barnes said about the show as per Deadline.
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What’s your perspective on:
Matt Barnes made millions, but is it the small things that truly define success after the NBA?
Have an interesting take?
The podcaster played 14 seasons in the league. In 2017, he won the championship with the Golden State Warriors. Thanks to his numerous lucrative investments, his cannabis brand which is named Swish, and his analyst job in ESPN and NBC, he has a net worth of $15 million while he made a total of $35 million during his NBA days.
Apart from his business pursuits, Barnes is also associated with charity work. He founded the Athletes vs. Cancer, in honor of his mother whom he lost to Stage 4 lung cancer in 2007. He is associated with many more organizations that help people in need. Are you excited to watch the docuseries? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section.
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Matt Barnes made millions, but is it the small things that truly define success after the NBA?