Open Thread: Harrison Barnes makes a $50,000 donation to the San Antonio MLK Commission

During halftime of Monday night’s Spurs game, Harrison Barnes made a surprise donation to the San Antonio MLK Commission.

His $50,000 contribution was the largest in the fund’s history.

Established in 1986, the Commission is a volunteer organization that helps assemble the annual MLK March. They host a variety of community events and programs encouraging awareness, acceptance, and appreciation of the teachings and philosophy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the legacy of the Civil Rights Movement.

Barnes spoke briefly about the donation in his postgame presser.

Since joining the San Antonio Spurs, Harrison and Brittany Barnes have made multiple charitable donations. Early in 2025, they donated $250,000 to AlamoPROMISE.

During the holiday season, Barnes went into multiple H-E-B stores and paid patrons grocery bills for some while distributing gift cards to others.

Up I-35 in Austin, Barnes has supported the Play ATX initiative refurbishing basketball courts at community centers.

Barnes was brought into the Spurs offering a veteran and champion presence in the locker room. He continues to make an impact on the floor. What he and his family have done off the court makes a difference in the lives of many in the local community.

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