Miami Heat's Jaime Jaquez Will Not Play Wednesday Against Brooklyn Nets
Injuries have caused Miami Heat rookie Jaime Jaquez to get off to a slow start in his NBA career.
Jaquez has dealt with a groin injury most of the preseason. He will not play in Wednesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. The latest setback comes a few months after he sustained a shoulder injury in the second game of the summer league.
Jaquez, the No. 18 pick in the draft, has impressed so far. He had 13 points and seven rebounds in his debut last week against the Charlotte Hornets.
“I think without giving the obvious comparison, he's watched a great deal of Kobe [Bryant] and Jimmy [Butler," Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said of Jaquez]. "I think it takes any unique person to be that observant and then have that kind of patience to be able to work on something. Particularly as a young player. You know, most young players are sped up and they're trying to do everything so fast. He has a patience to his game.”
The Heat feel Jaquez can contribute immediately because he played four years at UCLA. They believe he's more NBA ready than most rookies.
“He makes all the right plays," Butler said. "He plays like a vet. I think the experience in the NCAA Tournament, he's very, very smart.”
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