Sometimes there are players that come to the NBA that just need to find the right system for them to thrive. Often times, those players never find that system. Some players can perform in every system.
But, in the case of J.J. Barea, he found the Dallas Mavericks early in his career and never looked back. The Mavs and Barea have had a mutualistic relationship since day 1 and it doesn’t appear to be going anywhere any time soon.
For most MFFLs, this is good news. Barea has become one of the players that fans adore watching, despite some cringe-worthy moments here and there.