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JJ Barea was born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico.
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Barea started his professional career at the age of 17 in 2001, playing in the National Superior Basketball League of Puerto Rico.
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Played Basketball for the College Northwestern.
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Entered the NBA Draft, but went undrafted.
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JJ Barea earned an official sopt on the Dallas Mavericks.
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He debuted as the team's second backup Point Guard.
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Leaves College to go to the NBA.
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Barea made his first career three point basket against the Golden State Warriors.
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He scored his first caeer block against Leandro Barbosa of the Pheonix Suns.
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Barea started his first NBA game against the Warriors. He played a career-high 31 minutes, recording 13 points and 10 rebounds, thus registering his first career double double.
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He helped the Dallas Mavericks beat the San Antonio Spurs in the 1st round of the playoffs.