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Summer still uneven for Kasparas Jakucionis as Heat fall to Pistons in Vegas

There likely won’t be many, if any days, this season when Kasparas Jakucionis will have the opportunity to be the leading man for the Miami Heat. Thursday at the Las Vegas NBA Summer League, was one that came practically by default. And again left questions about the guard out of Illinois taken at No. 20 last month by the Heat. With Kel’el Ware and Pelle Larsson having left summer league, and ...

Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/summer-still-uneven-kasparas-jakucionis-013200488.html

 

[Miami Heat]

Kasparas Jakucionis Takes on Lead Role for Miami Heat in NBA Summer League

With the Miami Heat sitting Pelle Larson and Kel'el Ware on Thursday night, former Illini Kasparas Jakucionis immediately became the focal point of the Heat's offense in the NBA Summer League outing against the Detroit Pistons. In one of his bright spots, Jakucionis showcased his dynamic ability as a lead guard – especially out of the pick-and-roll. On another positive note, Jakucionis continued to stay active defensively, as he has all summer, which has been a welcome surprise.

Source: https://www.si.com/college/illinois...jakucionis-lead-role-miami-heat-summer-league

 

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Did the Miami Heat Pass on Damian Lillard Because of Kasparas Jakucionis?

According to Sam Amico, a senior NBA writer, the Miami Heat had no interest in signing former superstar guard (and likely still-potent starter) Damian Lillard. Combine a concerning injury for any basketball player (one that used to be the death knell for careers) with Lillard's age (35), and it's hard to imagine him coming back as the player he once was. Or there's this: Perhaps the Heat already feel secure with the point guard they selected in the first round of last month's NBA Draft, No. 20 overall pick Kasparas Jakucionis.

Source: https://www.si.com/college/illinois...t-damian-lillard-kasparas-jakucionis-decision