For J.J. Barea, though, the future is so bright that he can move on to the next part of his career with satisfaction and a smile. “It is tough, but my career was amazing,” Barea said Sunday while working at the MGM Resorts Summer League in a yet-to-be-defined role with the Mavericks. “I don’t regret anything. I’m still playing in the pro league in Puerto Rico. But if I got to walk away from playing right now, I’ll be super-happy. I don’t regret anything and I’m ready for the next step, if you know what I mean. I’m super-happy with what I did and I’m looking forward to coaching in the future.” Key words there are “in the future.”
