"Dragic only had glowing remarks when asked about the Jakucionis. "I went to practice, shared my story. We need to give him time. I was at practice and gave him some pointers. I'm hoping to work with him. I see the talent. We need to get him to play at a higher pace...I think he's a huge talent.""
"Kasparas Jakucionis needs time But, as Dragic notes, Jakucionis is going to need time to develop. Thankfully, that's what Miami has the luxury of right now. Heading into what is being described as a "gap" year, the Heat aren't putting a ton of pressure on the shoulders of Jakucionis. In fact, there are other big issues that the Heat has to sort out themselves before they even begin to think about Jakucionis' future with the team. This year, as the Heat sorts out the futures of Tyler Herro, Norman Powell, and Nikola Jovic, Jakucionis will be able to develop in the shadows."
Kasparas Jakucionis joins the Miami Heat as a promising young guard who will likely have a developmental, limited-impact rookie season. Goran Dragic visited practice, praised Jakucionis' talent, shared pointers, and intends to mentor him toward playing at a higher pace. The Heat view the upcoming season as a gap year and are prioritizing roster decisions for Tyler Herro, Norman Powell, and Nikola Jovic, which reduces immediate pressure on Jakucionis. Occasional minutes are expected, but he is not projected to compete for a starting spot this year. The organization emphasizes patience, gradual integration, and long-term skill development.
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