Photo: All-Pro Reels / CC BY-SA 2.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Barton's story is the kind I root for, a Baltimore kid who clawed his way up from a tough city to the NBA. Earning Conference USA Player of the Year at Memphis in 2012 set the table, but it was his grind in Denver, evolving from bench piece to dependable starter, that defined him. Nicknamed Will the Thrill, he played with a flair that made him fun to watch, yet what I respect is the work ethic underneath the highlights. Now coaching in the G League, he is passing hard-won knowledge to the next wave. A genuine grinder's career.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Will Barton
- Name (Japanese)
- ウィル・バートン
- Reading
- うぃる・ばーとん
- Born
- January 6, 1991 (age 35)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Goat
- Origin
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States
- Height
- 196 cm
- Occupation
- basketball player
2. Background
- High school
- Lake Clifton Eastern High School
- University
- University of Memphis
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Will Barton born?
Born January 6, 1991 (age 35).
Where is Will Barton from?
Will Barton is from Baltimore, Maryland, United States.
What does Will Barton do?
Will Barton works as basketball player.
How tall is Will Barton?
Will Barton is 196 cm.
Basketball player — see all → · More people from United States →
7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.