Monday, May 9, 2011

Winner: JJ Barea



Following his career playoff high of 22 points is there anyone in the NBA whose stock has risen so high, so quickly?

Outside of Dallas Jose Juan Barea was known for being Hispanic and being short. A lot of energy, a lot of spunk - but more curiosity than impact player.

Now he is the beloved everyman who exposed the former two time defending Lakers front-line, a game changing player off of the bench, a tough as nails guy who got back up after taking two cheap shots from guys twice his size.

Oh and he dates a former Miss Universe.

Not bad for a guy who has had to suffer the indignity of security not letting him back into his own locker room because they didn't believe he was a professional basketball player.

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