Just after turning 19, Lithuanian guard Kasparas Jakucionis was drafted by the Miami Heat, revealing how surreal it feels to officially join the NBA. Selected 20th overall, he prepares for summer league action and aims to showcase his versatile skill set. Standing at 6-foot-5 with a 6-foot-8 wingspan, he has potential as both a lead guard and secondary ball-handler. Jakucionis transitioned from Lithuania to Spain before moving to the U.S. for college basketball at Illinois, where he averaged 15 points, indicating his readiness for the NBA challenge ahead.
"It's a different feeling," Jakucionis said during his introductory press conference at Kaseya Center on Friday afternoon. "It's so hard to describe in words. It doesn't feel real yet."
"Just playing in summer league, try to get to know the game a little bit and just dive into the process," Jakucionis said of the experience ahead.
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