Lithuanian guard Kasparas Jakucionis was selected 20th overall in the 2025 NBA Draft by the Miami Heat, despite experts ranking him within the top ten prospects. The Heat management did not expect Jakucionis to be available by their pick, and neither did Jakucionis himself, who declined a predraft workout fearing he wouldn't be a target for the team. The Heat believes in his potential and skill, hoping to develop him into a strong NBA player due to his size and basketball IQ.
"We tried to get him in [for a predraft workout], but he didn't think he would be there at 20." - Adam Simon, Heat vice president of basketball operations.
"We see tremendous potential with Kas... if you combine all those things with a work ethic, there's no reason why you can't mold him into a very good NBA player." - Adam Simon.
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