"They are very average": Hoops fans react to former NBA champ Matt Barnes' twin sons' performance at the Damien Classic 

Matt Barnes’ twin sons have caught fans’ attention. At the Damien Classic, playing for the Crespi Celts, the brothers’ teamwork helped set the tempo and boost their team’s performance in an 85-70 win over Campbell Hall.

Ballislife posted a picture of the Barnes twins with their father seated behind them on Instagram on Sunday.

“Barnes Twins were COOKIN 😮‍💨,” the caption read.

The post also featured clips showcasing the boys in action.

“The Barnes twins were HOOPIN in their win against Campbell Hall last night 🔥🔥. They advance to the championship game at @classicatdamien 🙌,” the caption read.

Under the post, hoops fans left mixed opinions about the brothers’ performance for Crespi (12-4) as well as former NBA player Matt Barnes.

A fan expressed his perspective on Isaiah and Carter Barnes’ skills:

“I seen them play & they are very average kid basketball players ....respectfully.”

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Other comments were less critical and more appreciative.

“All around game like pops,” a fan said.

“The future is now @matt_barnes9 It’s been fun watching your two soldiers get strong 💪🏾,” another fan expressed.

“They’re ALWAYS cooking!! 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽,” another comment read.

Some fans lightly poked fun at the extent of the resemblance between the twins.

“If I had a twin I’d only pass to him too,” a fan expressed.

ballislife via Instagram

“copy and paste 😂,” a user wrote.

Matt Barnes also commented on the post, sending his love for his sons with the “🤞🏽” emoji.

Coach Derek Fisher and Matt Barnes put aside differences for the twins

Isaiah and Carter Barnes are emerging as prospects in the Class of 2027. Helping them with their basketball journey is Crespi coach Derek Fisher, a five-time NBA champion.

Matt Barnes and Fisher were once at odds with each other because of a personal incident in 2015. After Fisher and Gloria Govan, Barnes' wife and the mother of the twins, got married in July 2021, Barnes said that they were past their differences, and what mattered the most to him was the comfort of his children.

“To me, it's about raising these twins the best we possibly can and co-parenting, so now he and I are cool," Barnes said. "We're on the same page. We communicate and see each other when we're at events. They’ve been to my house for the twins’ birthday. I’ve been to their place."

With Fisher’s guidance and Barnes’ support, Carter and Isaiah are growing into standout athletes.