"In a six-game stretch during the first two weeks of March, Jakucionis averaged 24 minutes per game. Since then, though, he's averaging just 13 minutes per game. Over the last few games, specifically, Spo has drifted away from Jakucionis more than ever, and it's absolutely difficult to understand."
"During a 14-game stretch from February 8 through March 12, Jakucionis was averaging 10 points, four rebounds, and three assists on 54 percent shooting from the field and 48 percent shooting from 3-point range in 22 minutes per game. The Heat went 11-3 during that stretch."
"Especially if this season was always considered a 'gap' year, the development of their young players should be of the utmost importance. That means Jakucionis' minutes should be increasing, not falling off a cliff."
Kasparas Jakucionis has been a standout for the Miami Heat this season, but recent decisions to limit his playing time have raised concerns. After averaging 24 minutes per game in early March, his minutes have dropped to 13, with two recent games as a DNP-CD. This shift is puzzling, especially given his impressive performance during a 14-game stretch where he averaged 10 points, four rebounds, and three assists. The Heat's focus on developing young players makes this demotion even more questionable.
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