The NBA hasn't played a game in two months, and it's not yet clear if and when the season will resume.
But J.J. Barea has looked past the uncertainty with the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic and appreciated a few positive points.
He is finally feeling healthy a season after tearing his right Achilles tendon. He has strengthened his ankles after dealing with issues in the weeks before the NBA's suspension. And he's gotten to reflect on championship memories while spending his first stretch of time as a stay-at-home dad and husband.
In a recent phone interview with The Dallas Morning News, Barea reflected on his new daily normal, his opinion on the NBA's potential return _ including in an isolated setting _ how he envisioned the Mavericks' playoff chances before the hiatus and more.
Below are Barea's answers, lightly edited for length and clarity.
