We never looked back. But that situation was very memorable to me because it was a demonstration to me that no matter the situation, he was always going to believe in himself, he was always going to attack and play the same way.
After Barea was inserted in the starting lineup in the finals, the Mavericks swept the next three games to collect the trophy. Barea averaged By the time I got to the finals, my confidence was sky-high. And it worked out great. Barea returned to the Mavericks for the season and has been with them since. He is fifth in Mavs history with games played and seventh in 3-pointers made at Those are tangible impacts he has made.
He has assisted in food lines for the homeless, gathered coats and even helped pets in Puerto Rico. And he had a way of ingratiating himself to Maverick fans without even trying. All he did was work hard, hustle and leave every drop of sweat on the American Airlines Center court. Barea played a crucial role in beating Miami in the NBA Finals, getting the call to start Game 4 from coach Rick Carlisle as the Mavericks went on to win three straight games for the title.
Nelson remembered meeting Barea as a year-old looking to earn a college scholarship, which the Puerto Rico native did at Northeastern before making the Dallas roster as an undrafted free agent in This city saw me as a kid. This city saw me grow up. The Timberwolves bought him out after three years, and Barea returned to Dallas.
Q: How much have you gotten to keep in touch with Luka Doncic specifically? I know you guys have that mentor-brother kind of connection in his first two seasons. We had a great two years together. We had a lot of fun. I got Mavericks in six. I think [Kristaps Porzingis] is going to be a big part. We need KP to be on his A-game. Callie Caplan , Staff Writer.
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Was the U. The veteran guard picked up the left ankle sprain Monday against the Pacers and may not be able to play Wednesday. Seth Curry knee is also questionable, which could mean increased run for Jalen Brunson and Ryan Broekhoff. Barea won't return to Monday's game against the Pacers due to a left ankle sprain.
Barea exited Monday's contest during the first half after suffering the injury, and the team has since ruled him out for the remainder of the night. Jalen Brunson could pick up more minutes as a result. Barea scored 11 points FG, 3Pt, FT and added five rebounds and nine assists in 21 minutes during Friday's loss to Houston.
Barea drew his first start and also played in back-to-back games for the first time since Jan. He did a decent job filling in for Luka Doncic ankle , logging a team-high nine assists. He could be in line for a decent run of playing time if the year-old can keep it up while Doncic is out.
Barea started Friday's game, but Jalen Brunson will get the nod Saturday. In 11 games off the bench this season, Barea is averaging 9. Lillard abdominal tendinopathy out Sunday vs. Clippers vs. Rotowire Dec 10, See More See Less.
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