"Kasparas Jakucionis may have made his NBA debut Monday night in the final minute of the Miami Heat's 140-123 blowout victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. But that is not the only basketball the team's rookie has played lately. The No. 20 overall pick has spent the last few weeks in the G-League with the Sioux Falls Skyforce, where he's shown the good, bad and ugly."
"Given his skillset, current role and rawness as a prospect what Kasparas Jakucionis needed more when he was reassigned to Sioux Falls was simple: Reps. There's growth for him to make with his foot speed, as a ballhandler, shooter and on-ball defender. And those were live-game reps he wasn't getting in the preseason - due to injury - nor during the regular season."
Kasparas Jakucionis made his NBA debut in the final minute of a 140-123 Miami Heat win over the Los Angeles Clippers. The No. 20 overall pick has spent recent weeks with the Sioux Falls Skyforce in the G-League, showing the good, bad and ugly. The 19-year-old currently sits behind a crowded guard rotation, which limits his regular-team minutes despite clear upside. Reassignment to Sioux Falls prioritized live-game reps after missed preseason time due to injury and scarce regular-season opportunities. Areas for improvement include foot speed, ballhandling, finishing at the rim, on-ball defense and consistent three-point shooting, while recent G-League numbers are encouraging.
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