DENVER — J. J. Barea hasn’t gotten in a game yet this season. But the 14-year veteran guard is doing a number of other things to help the Dallas Mavericks.
“He’s doing great — I’m talking to him constantly,” coach Rick Carlisle said. “He’s been a great influence on the team even though he has not been playing, and he’s ready.”
Barea underwent surgery back on Jan. 14 to repair a ruptured right Achilles tendon. The injury occurred during a Jan. 11 game at Minnesota, and the rehabilitation process has been a serious undertaken.
“It’s something different,” Barea said.