By Arnaldo Fernandez
25 Oct 2023, 10:54 PM EDT
The Mexican national team Jaime Jaquez Jr. made his debut in the NBA and wearing the colors of the The Miami Heat scored their first points against the Detroit Pistons, and also had an acceptable performance in what was their first game in the best basketball in the world, in which they looked solid and quite confident.
The forward and former UCLA player managed to score six points, had two rebounds and two assists, in addition to achieving two steals during the 13 minutes. who remained on the court with the Miami quintet, it is also notable that he hit 100% of his shots with three out of three to complete the six.
The Miami Heat ended up winning against a tough Detroit Piston, with a close score 103-102and thus begin a new season on the right foot.
Bam Adebayo, Jimmy Butler, Kyle Lowry, Tyler Herro and Kevin Love were the starting five for the Miami Heatchosen by Erik Spoelstra, who will have Jáquez Jr. as the sixth man for the rookie and selected Aztec throughout the season.
It is important to remember that Jaime Jáquez Jr. was selected by the Miami Heat as the 18th pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, becoming only the second time in history in which a Mexican team was chosen in the first round of a Draft.
The forward spent four years with the UCLA Bruins of the NCAAThere he had an outstanding average of 17.8, he played a total of 134 games at the collegiate level, and he also played in two consecutive NCAA All-Star Games.
What’s next for the Miami Heat
Jaime Jáquez Jr.’s adventure in the best basketball in the world is just beginning and it will be next Friday when he will have the opportunity to continue demonstrating for his team and for coach Erik Spoelstra. The Miami quintet started with a victory and is among the teams with a positive record in the Eastern Conference of the NBA.
There are many expectations with the Mexican-American and it is hoped that he can establish himself in the best basketball in the world and also return to a call-up with the Mexican national team, an honor that he does not hide in wanting to live again in his career.
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