With the NBA’s restart fast approaching, it’s time to catch up on where Mavericks’ players stand after what will be more than four months between basketball games. With that in mind, Mavs.com will supply a series on each player on the roster, what they did before the break, and what they must do if the Mavericks are to make a deep run in the playoffs. Next up is J.J. Barea.
The facts: When you get past Dirk Nowitzki, J.J. Barea is one of the most beloved and important parts of Mavericks’ history. He’s been with the team for 11 seasons over two stints and has been the ultimate Swiss Army Knife.