"Jaime Jaquez Jr. may completely change the way the Miami Heat approaches their future with the leap that he's made this season. If Jaquez Jr. can continue to play at this level all season long, it's going to be difficult for the Heat not to consider him a foundational piece of the future. Heading into the start of the season, the Heat were hoping (and almost expecting) to see one or two of their young players to take big jumps in their development."
"With Tyler Herro out of the lineup, Jaquez Jr. has quickly become one of the most important players on the Heat's roster. His versatility on both ends of the floor, Jaquez Jr. is the team's third-leading scorer, third-best rebounder, and second-best playmaker. Jaquez Jr. is still struggling with his 3-point shot, but it's hard not to be impressed with 18 points, seven rebounds, and five assists per game on 53 percent shooting from the field."
Jaime Jaquez Jr. has made a significant leap, averaging 18 points, seven rebounds and five assists per game while shooting 53 percent from the field. His versatility has made him the Heat's third-leading scorer, third-best rebounder and second-best playmaker with Tyler Herro out of the lineup. He still struggles with his three-point shot but has become one of the most important players on the roster. The rise raises the possibility that he becomes a player the team seeks to re-sign, which would complicate contract and extension decisions for larger names. The sample remains small after 13 games, and sustained production is required.
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