""He's certainly ready from all the hard work he's done behind the scenes and the [Sioux Falls Skyforce] games," he said at shootaround of their game against Golden State. "The times he's been given an opportunity, he's played well, so that makes us all think, because we trust him now in those minutes, that he's earning more. That'll start even on this road trip. As we're healthier, he's earned more minutes for sure.""
"Jakucionis is averaging 4.2 points, 1.5 rebounds and 2.1 assists on 45.7 percent shooting from 3-point range. Once again, his numbers may not jump off the page. But the rookie's playmaking, defense and spot-up shooting have all stood out over his last 15 games. There are still strides that Jakucionis must make in terms of his ballhandling, decision-making, finishing and ability to create separation. He's far from an elite athlete."
Miami Heat are 8-8 over their last 16 games, and rookie Kasparas Jakucionis has emerged as a bright spot. He played just 54 combined seconds across the team's first 26 games before gradually earning a larger role and starting due to injuries on Dec. 19 and again in a recent win over Oklahoma City. Jakucionis averages 4.2 points, 1.5 rebounds and 2.1 assists while shooting 45.7 percent from three. His playmaking, defense and spot-up shooting have stood out over his last 15 games. He must improve ballhandling, decision-making, finishing and creating separation. At 6-foot-5 he contributes the little things and has become one of the team's better perimeter defenders.
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