"Interestingly enough, the Heat's new scheme plays right into Jaquez Jr. Without being so reliant on ball screens, Jaquez Jr. is able to thrive in a role that he's much more comfortable in. Whether it's leading the break, attacking the basket, filling the line, or making off-ball cuts, Jaquez Jr. has consistently found a way to make his presence felt."
"I can't imagine Jaquez Jr. is going to keep up this amazing production and pace all throughout this season, but the start has been encouraging. For a player whose role on the team was not clear heading into the start of the season, it's great that Jaquez Jr. has emerged as arguably the most reliable player Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra has turned to off the bench."
"At this point, there's a strong argument to be made that Jaquez Jr. has, by default, embraced the role of the team's primary sixth man. Sure, that might change when Tyler Herro returns, when the Heat will likely move Norman Powell or Davion Mitchell to a bench role, but the team has to be pleased with what they've seen from Jaquez Jr. so far this season."
The Miami Heat's new offensive scheme has provided Jaime Jaquez Jr. an opportunity to revive his career after a sophomore slump. The scheme reduces reliance on ball screens, allowing Jaquez to excel in roles he prefers: leading the break, attacking the basket, filling the line, and making off-ball cuts. Through three games, he ranks third in scoring, third in rebounds, and second in assists while averaging 16 points, seven rebounds, and four assists on 71 percent shooting. He has become a reliable option off the bench and has effectively embraced a primary sixth-man role. Sustaining this production remains uncertain, but the start is encouraging.
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