Last Updated on September 13, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s the detailed profile of J.J. Barea:

  • Full Name: José Juan Barea Mora
  • Nationality: Puerto Rican
  • Age: Born June 26, 1984
  • Hometown: Mayagüez, Puerto Rico
  • Height: 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
  • Weight: 180 lbs (82 kg)
  • Wingspan: 5 ft 11 in
  • Shoe Size: Size 10 (US)
  • Number: #5, #11
  • Position: Point Guard
  • High School: Miami Christian School, Miami, Florida
  • College: Northeastern University (2002–2006)
  • NBA Draft: Undrafted in the 2006 NBA Draft
  • Teams Played For:
    • Dallas Mavericks (2006–2011, 2014–2020)
    • Minnesota Timberwolves (2011–2014)
    • Cangrejeros de Santurce (Puerto Rico, 2021)
    • Movistar Estudiantes (Spain, 2021)
  • Championship Rings: 1× NBA Champion with the Dallas Mavericks (2011)
  • Kids:
    • He has two children: a son named Sebastián José and a daughter named Paulina.
  • Siblings: He has two siblings, one older brother, Jaime Barea, and a younger sister.

J.J. Barea is best known for his role in helping the Dallas Mavericks win the 2011 NBA Championship, where he played a crucial role off the bench in the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat. His size never stopped him from being an effective playmaker and scorer. After his NBA career, Barea continued playing in Puerto Rico and Spain before transitioning into coaching and basketball development roles.