Jim Barnes highlighted as Celtics player from Arkansas
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026
The Boston Celtics have a rich history of acquiring talent, including players from Arkansas. Among them, Jim Barnes, selected first overall in the 1964 NBA Draft, joined the Celtics in 1968 after playing for several teams. During his time in Boston, Barnes averaged 5.6 points and 4.3 rebounds per game before being traded back to the Bullets in 1970. This examination forms part of a series that chronicles the origins of every player associated with the Celtics.
- •Jim Barnes played for the Celtics from 1968 to 1970.
- •Barnes was the first overall pick in the 1964 NBA Draft.
- •He averaged 5.6 points and 4.3 rebounds per game with Boston.
- •Barnes is part of a series documenting Celtics players' origins.
- •The Celtics have consistently sought talent from various states.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Every player from Arkansas to play for the Boston Celtics - Jim Barnes
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