Jaime Jaquez Jr: First offseason, trade rumors, welcome to the league
Coming into your rookie year, you had to deal with months of Damian Lillard trade rumors. How was it dealing with that? Jaime Jaquez Jr.: Welcome to the NBA. That’s a part of the things you’re going to have to deal with. First offseason, trade rumors, welcome to the league. That’s the job you’re in. I tried to stay focused. I was in Miami and being professional. I’m here right now, so that’s what I’m going to focus on. Stay present and in the moment. Whatever happens will happen. Look on the bright side and enjoy it.
Source: Michael Scotto @ HoopsHype
Source: Michael Scotto @ HoopsHype
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Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. ranks first in steals per game (1.1) and fifth in points (11.2) among NBA rookies. He discussed dealing with the Damian Lillard trade rumors, Heat culture, NBA Draft narratives on four-year college players, and more.
👉🏼 hoopshype.com/lists/jaime-ja… pic.twitter.com/NZNLUD7EJw – 2:21 PM
Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. ranks first in steals per game (1.1) and fifth in points (11.2) among NBA rookies. He discussed dealing with the Damian Lillard trade rumors, Heat culture, NBA Draft narratives on four-year college players, and more.
👉🏼 hoopshype.com/lists/jaime-ja… pic.twitter.com/NZNLUD7EJw – 2:21 PM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
Nov. 26 RPR ROY:
TIER 1
1. Chet Holmgren: 7.2
TIER 2
2. Victor Wembanyama: 5.7
TIER 3
3. Ausar Thompson: 4
4. Jordan Hawkins: 3
5. Jaime Jaquez Jr.: 2.7
TIER 4
6. Dereck Lively II: 1.5
7. Marcus Sasser: 1.4
8. Brandon Miller: 1.1
9. Cason Wallace: 1
10. Bilal Coulibaly: 0.8 pic.twitter.com/RUelpMJixj – 10:05 AM
Nov. 26 RPR ROY:
TIER 1
1. Chet Holmgren: 7.2
TIER 2
2. Victor Wembanyama: 5.7
TIER 3
3. Ausar Thompson: 4
4. Jordan Hawkins: 3
5. Jaime Jaquez Jr.: 2.7
TIER 4
6. Dereck Lively II: 1.5
7. Marcus Sasser: 1.4
8. Brandon Miller: 1.1
9. Cason Wallace: 1
10. Bilal Coulibaly: 0.8 pic.twitter.com/RUelpMJixj – 10:05 AM
Evan Barnes @evan_b
Nets 63, Heat 53 at the break. 2nd time the Nets have led by double digits at halftime.
Johnson 12 pts
Bridges 11 pts
Dinwiddie 5 pts, 5 asts
Rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr leads the Heat with 10 pts – 7:10 PM
Nets 63, Heat 53 at the break. 2nd time the Nets have led by double digits at halftime.
Johnson 12 pts
Bridges 11 pts
Dinwiddie 5 pts, 5 asts
Rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr leads the Heat with 10 pts – 7:10 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat tonight starting Thomas Bryant, Haywood Highsmith, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Josh Richardson and Kyle Lowry. – 5:31 PM
Heat tonight starting Thomas Bryant, Haywood Highsmith, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Josh Richardson and Kyle Lowry. – 5:31 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Short-handed Heat starting Kyle Lowry, Josh Richardson, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Haywood Highsmith and Thomas Bryant tonight vs. Nets. – 5:31 PM
Short-handed Heat starting Kyle Lowry, Josh Richardson, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Haywood Highsmith and Thomas Bryant tonight vs. Nets. – 5:31 PM
Marc Berman @NYPost_Berman
Miami Heat make NBA Finals and then draft Jaime Jaquez in first round. Knicks eliminated in second round by Heat and don’t have a player from the 2022 or 2023 draft on roster. Heat by 21 – 9:32 PM
Miami Heat make NBA Finals and then draft Jaime Jaquez in first round. Knicks eliminated in second round by Heat and don’t have a player from the 2022 or 2023 draft on roster. Heat by 21 – 9:32 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
I walk away from every game wanting to do a Jaime Jaquez thread
Just continue to see stuff that pops – 9:32 PM
I walk away from every game wanting to do a Jaime Jaquez thread
Just continue to see stuff that pops – 9:32 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Jaime Jaquez is just always one pass away man
Always in the right slot off-ball – 8:39 PM
Jaime Jaquez is just always one pass away man
Always in the right slot off-ball – 8:39 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Jaime Jaquez Jr.s’ patience in the post isn’t normal for a rookie. – 8:12 PM
Jaime Jaquez Jr.s’ patience in the post isn’t normal for a rookie. – 8:12 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
ASK IRA: Is Jaime Jaquez Jr. simply the right fit at the right moment for the Heat? sun-sentinel.com/2023/11/24/ask… From earlier. – 5:06 PM
ASK IRA: Is Jaime Jaquez Jr. simply the right fit at the right moment for the Heat? sun-sentinel.com/2023/11/24/ask… From earlier. – 5:06 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
ASK IRA: Is Jaime Jaquez Jr. simply the right fit at the right moment for the Heat? sun-sentinel.com/2023/11/24/ask… Today’s mailbag. – 12:07 PM
ASK IRA: Is Jaime Jaquez Jr. simply the right fit at the right moment for the Heat? sun-sentinel.com/2023/11/24/ask… Today’s mailbag. – 12:07 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Is Jaime Jaquez Jr. simply the right fit at the right moment for the Heat? Latest “Ask Ira” at sun-sentinel.com/2023/11/24/ask… Plus: Herro thoughts; development for others. – 8:18 AM
Is Jaime Jaquez Jr. simply the right fit at the right moment for the Heat? Latest “Ask Ira” at sun-sentinel.com/2023/11/24/ask… Plus: Herro thoughts; development for others. – 8:18 AM
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What’s it been like now that those rumors have passed and you’ve been in Miami? Jaime Jaquez Jr.: It’s been great. I love Miami. This is where I wanted to be. I’m very happy that I’m here and helping contribute. That’s the biggest thing. I’m able to contribute and feel like I’m helping us win. -via HoopsHype / November 26, 2023
What are realistic goals for the Heat? Jaime Jaquez Jr.: We’re here to win. We’re trying to get back to the NBA Finals. I think we have a great team this year. We just need to stay healthy. I don’t think that’s unrealistic to get back to the Finals and say our goal is to win it. That’s why you play this game. You don’t play it to get second place. -via HoopsHype / November 26, 2023
What do you think of the stigma that four-year college guys have a lower ceiling compared to younger prospects? Jaime Jaquez Jr.: Speaking for myself, I don’t think I’ve hit my maximum potential yet. People can think that. I’m just going to keep playing my game. Basketball is basketball. I think everyone can grow no matter how far they are. There’s always so much to learn. I think that’s very close-minded to think that. You can have your development in the pros or college. It’s just about timing. I learned a lot of things in college. I feel like guys who went to the league very early didn’t have the chance to. Rookies get into the league early, and sometimes they don’t play right away. It’s the same in college as well, but it’s an opportunity to learn, develop, and really try to earn a spot. I think that’s really important and is something that gets overlooked. I went through a process and four years at a program of really learning and developing within that program. I think that can help a lot of guys, especially in their transition to the NBA. -via HoopsHype / November 26, 2023