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Mavericks: J.J. Barea leads story time with his children

The Dallas Mavericks have used J.J. Barea in a different role this season. Coach Rick Carlisle has made him the spark plug. The player he calls upon when the Mavs need a boost. Barea has delivered well in that role, but it has scaled back his playing time.

Maybe that is for the best. The 35-year-old is just over a year removed from having surgery on a torn Achilles. The goal was likely to keep him healthy for a needed moment in the playoffs. He is the only current Maverick with a championship ring.