NBA champion Harrison Barnes purchases bank in Paton, Iowa

Default author avatarPATON, Iowa —

NBA champion Harrison Barnes made a big investment in Iowa.

Barnes put $25 million of his own money toward purchasing a bank in Paton on Tuesday.

Barnes played at Ames High School with former Creighton star Doug McDermott. The duo led the school to back-to-back titles.

Barnes is entering his 15th NBA season with the San Antonio Spurs.

He won the 2015 title with the Golden State Warriors.

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