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New Mavericks wing Harrison Barnes explains why he's going to memorial for slain Dallas officers

The ambush attack on Dallas police has stirred up plenty of emotions across the country, and one of the newest Mavericks is no exception.

Free-agent acquisition Harrison Barnes said he plans to attend Tuesday's memorial service for the five Dallas police officers killed in Thursday's shooting "just to pay respects."

President Barack Obama in flying into town for the service, and he'll be joined by former President George W. Bush.

Harrison Barnes on why he's going to the memorial service today in Dallas: "Just to pay respects. It was obviously a very tragic thing.