J.J. Barea's homeland is scarred, just like his heart, after a quick, efficient trip to the U.S. territory revealed the extensive damage done to hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico.
The Mavericks guard led a mercy mission that delivered literally tons of supplies to the island, which Barea had trouble recognizing at times.
"It was something I never knew I was going to do in my life," Barea said. "Seeing it live and finally seeing my parents and seeing my dad's face and mom's face and the way they looked, it's different.
"You go to Puerto Rico and fly in and look out the window and it's beautiful.