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JJ Barea
JJ Barea was born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. -
Professional Career
Barea started his professional career at the age of 17 in 2001, playing in the National Superior Basketball League of Puerto Rico. -
College
Played Basketball for the College Northwestern. -
NBA Draft
Entered the NBA Draft, but went undrafted. -
Dallas Mavericks
JJ Barea earned an official sopt on the Dallas Mavericks. -
Point Guard
He debuted as the team's second backup Point Guard. -
NBA
Leaves College to go to the NBA. -
3-pointer
Barea made his first career three point basket against the Golden State Warriors. -
Block
He scored his first caeer block against Leandro Barbosa of the Pheonix Suns. -
First Start
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. -
Playoffs
He helped the Dallas Mavericks beat the San Antonio Spurs in the 1st round of the playoffs.