A 1.78-meter NBA draft pickout who became famous for defending James in the finals, won a championship and then signed multiple contracts, survived 14 seasons in the NBA, earned $40 million, and married two Miss Universes who are both beautiful and intelligent, transformed from an underdog shorty into a life winner with wealth and beauty. He is known as "The Mountain of Puerto Rico," Jose Juan Barea. Born on June 26, 1984, in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, into an upper-middle-class family, Barea's father was an engineer, and his mother was both a professor and a volleyball and tennis coach. His excellent parents provided him with a carefree upbringing but did not give him good athletic genes. He was not outstanding in height among his peers, nor was he exceptional in running and jumping abilities. He even suffered from lung collapse and was treated in the intensive care unit for 10 days. Is such a body really suitable for basketball? As the saying goes, "Passion can overcome a thousand difficulties." To strengthen his physique, his parents often took him to play tennis, volleyball, and basketball. Among many sports, he loved basketball the most. When his two younger brothers were playing with toys, he often practiced alone in the yard. Without professional guidance, he imitated the players on TV. Day after day, year after year of practice greatly improved his ball skills. After making a name for himself in elementary school competitions, he was noticed and trained by a professional coach. Due to his mediocre physical talent, he received no media attention during…