Jaime Jaquez Jr

Jaime Jaquez Jr

#11 Small Forward
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2023-24 REGULAR SEASON STATS
11.9 PTS
3.8 REB
2.6 AST
.322 3P%
1.0 STLS

Personal Information

Full Name Jaime Jaquez Jr.
Position Small Forward
DOB (Age) 16-02-2001 (23 yrs)
Height 6 ft 7 in (2 m)
Weight 225 lbs (102 kgs)
Hometown Camarillo, CA
College University of California at Los Angeles
Draft 2023 - Rd: 1, Pick: 18 (MIA)
Debut 2023

Recent Games

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Date Opp Result Min PTS FG FG% 3PT 3P% FT FT% REB AST BLK
Sun 04/14
@ TOR TOR
W 118-103 32 18 6 - 12 0.50 0 - 4 0.00 6 - 7 0.86 4 5 2
Sat 04/13
@ TOR TOR
W 125-103 32 20 7 - 15 0.47 2 - 4 0.50 4 - 4 1.00 4 9 1
Wed 04/10
@ DAL DAL
L 92-111 18 6 2 - 4 0.50 2 - 2 1.00 0 - 0 0.00 2 1 0
Tue 04/09
@ ATL ATL
W 117-111 21 3 1 - 2 0.50 1 - 1 1.00 0 - 0 0.00 4 1 0
Sun 04/07
@ IND IND
L 115-117 12 3 1 - 2 0.50 0 - 0 0.00 1 - 1 1.00 3 1 0

Regular Season Stats

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Season Team GP GS Min PTS FG FG% 3PT 3P% FT FT% OFF DEF REB AST BLK
2023
MIA MIA
75 20 28.2 11.9 4.547 - 9.293 .489 0.867 - 2.693 .322 1.893 - 2.333 .811 1.1 2.7 3.8 2.6 0.3
Career 75 20 28.2 11.9 4.547 - 9.293 .489 0.867 - 2.693 .322 1.893 - 2.333 .811 1.1 2.7 3.8 2.6 0.3

Jaime Jaquez Jr News

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Jaime Jaquez Jr: A Brief Biography

Jaime Jaquez Jr
Jaime Jaquez Jr

Miami Heat rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr is making waves in the 2023/24 NBA season. He's a versatile player, able to handle both shooting guard and small forward positions. Miami Heat Coach Erik Spoelstra recognized Jaquez’s potential early on and started giving him more playing time as he consistently impressed. Jaquez put up some stellar performances in the pre-season and secured his spot in the Heat lineup.


Jaquez has been named the NBA's Rookie of the Month for the Eastern Conference in consecutive months at the start of the 2023/24 NBA season, as many fans and analysts are already saying that Jaime Jaquez Jr. is the future face of the Miami Heat franchise.


Personal Life

Jaime Jaquez Jr. was born in the city of Irvine, California, and grew up in Camarillo where he developed his elite basketball skills at Camarillo High School. Basketball culture runs deep in Jaquez's veins, a passion passed down through generations. His parents, Angela and Jaime Sr, actually met on the basketball court at Concordia University.


Jaquez's basketball lineage extends beyond his immediate family. He is the third generation from the Jaquez family to grace the college basketball courts. His paternal grandfather, Ezequiel, arrived in California from Mexico as a child, and later played at Ventura Community College and Northern Arizona University.


Jaime Jaquez Jr is affectionately called by a cool nickname - "Juan Wick," a clever nod to his Mexican heritage and iconic Hollywood movie character John Wick. Overall, Jaquez brings a unique flair to the NBA scene. Jaquez's story is a fusion of talent, heritage, and family legacy.


Contract

On July 1st, 2023, Jaime Jaquez Jr signed a four-year, $16,997,141 rookie scale contract with the Miami Heat. As per the standard rookie deal, the first two years of the contract are guaranteed and the last two years of the contract contain a team option.


Style of Play

Jaime Jaquez Jr. #11 of the Miami Heat looks on against the Houston Rockets during the first half at Kaseya Center on January 08, 2024 in Miami,...
Jaime Jaquez Jr

Jaime Jaquez Jr is amazing at playing both shooting guard and small forward positions. He's good at both lobs and is known for being a versatile two-way player. While he might not be the primary ball handler, Jaquez compensates with an exceptional off-the-ball IQ. He loves making quick cuts near the hoop, collects passes effectively, and finishes the plays with his soft touch around the bucket. His post-up plays do feel unorthodox at times, but they are effective. Also, he has a textbook jump shot.


Perhaps the most intriguing aspect of Jaquez's game is his maturity. Despite being a rookie, he plays with the poise and confidence of a seasoned veteran. His ability to stay calm under pressure and make smart decisions on the court has earned him many admirers. A true student of the game, Jaquez has quickly adapted to the Miami Heat system. Under the guidance of Coach Pop, he has absorbed the finer details of the “Heat Culture”.

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