Matt Barnes : (5) " I always wanted to do NBA Cares but they didn’t want me to represent the league. I just did Matt Cares instead. I went to Africa by myself to do camps and clinics. " - Matt Barnes " The NBA never wanted to use me to market their work even though I have a huge following and lots of fans. I was the bad guy to them. " - Matt Barnes " Every one of us has the ability to raise awareness, volunteer, educate our friends and family, and give back to our communities. " - Matt Barnes " I grew up in the ’80s in an era that was tough. The Pistons, Celtics, Knicks, Charles Oakley, Anthony Mason. It wasn’t dirty. It was just men playing basketball. " - Matt Barnes " It’s us against the world when you step out on that court. " - Matt Barnes