The Dallas Mavericks and J.J. Barea are entering their tenth season together. The Mavs signed Barea in 2006 after he went undrafted and he departed after securing the NBA title in 2011. JJ returned in 2014 and continues to be Dallas’ spark plug off the bench.
The Mavericks are expecting a similar role and production from J.J. Barea this season. Barea averaged career-highs in points (11.6) and assists (6.3) per game last season. He has shined the last three years in Rick Carlisle’s system. Barea just turned 34 in June, but do not expect to see him slowing down.