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“Other than a couple of times, it just felt like so much of what he was doing was in the flow of how we’re trying to play. That certainly highlights some of his downhill ability.” Spoelstra went on to highlight how this year has looked different for Jaquez Jr., who seems more comfortable in those moments. “The difference this year is that he’s keeping them a bit more honest. If you don’t, he’s a handful in a one-on-one.” Jaime Jaquez Jr. establishing himself as an important piece for the Heat Jaquez has opened the season by averaging 18.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game — solid numbers that show how much he’s grown. Now in his third year in the league, Jaquez is starting to look like the player Miami hoped he would become when they selected him in the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft. Spoelstra has pushed Jaquez hard over the past year, but that approach seems to be paying off, helping him find his footing early this season. The Heat are already seeing good returns from their young players, with several stepping into bigger roles and contributing more than expected early on.
