Why is Harrison Barnes on the Olympic team?

Harrison Barnes was one of the final players selected to participate for Team USA Basketball in the 2016 Olympics in Rio. Many people are curious as to why Barnes was selected due to his poor performance in the NBA Finals, but should they be? Bonta Hill and Eddie Maisonet discuss whether Barnes' merits a selection to the Olympic Team and why so many care about the 12th man on a basketball team destined to win gold.

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