Harrison Barnes trade keeps getting better and better for the Spurs

Harrison Barnes | Scott Wachter-Imagn ImagesNearly 100 games into his career with the San Antonio Spurs, few would have expected that veteran Harrison Barnes would play such a huge role with the team. After all, he was acquired by the Spurs in a salary dump in a three-team trade with the Sacramento Kings and the Chicago Bulls.

The Spurs happened to have the cap space at the time and were likely far more interested in the Kings' unprotected 2031 pick swap, than Barnes.

However, Barnes has become an increasingly valuable player, with his sharpshooting being a major plus.

Through his first 97 games with the team, in a little more than a season, he is shooting a ridiculous 43.9% from three on 4.6…