Kasparas Jakucionis scored 24 points in the Miami Heat's 105-98 loss to the Atlanta Hawks during the Las Vegas Summer League. Despite his scoring success, he expressed disappointment over not contributing defensively or in rebounding. Jakucionis, a recent 19-year-old draftee, improved from previous games where he struggled with shooting. This performance signals potential growth as noted by Heat's coaching staff, highlighting that his early scoring came predominantly in the first half, contributing to his overall development as a player.
"I mean, basketball is a lot more than just shooting. It felt good, yeah. But eventually we still lost. I didn't do a great job on the other side like rebounding, getting out on transition defense."
"It was good to see him get his feet underneath him. He looked more himself. Hopefully we can continue to grow with that."
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