Jaime Jaquez Jr., known as the 'Space Eater', is making waves in his NBA rookie season with the Miami Heat. His exceptional skills, including shot-blocking, buzzer-beater plays, and dunks, have earned him recognition as one of the best players in the 2023 draft class. Jaquez Jr., the highest-selected Mexican American player in the NBA, developed his fundamental skills and competitive spirit through pickup games in southern California. He is the sixth Mexican citizen in the NBA and is proud to represent his heritage. Keyonte George is also making an impact in his rookie season in Utah.
Jamal Murray joined Dillon Brooks for his pregame staredown 😅 (via @SportsVanessa) https://t.co/zOkv34irJE
Jamal Murray joined Dillon Brooks in his pregame stare 👀���� (via @SportsVanessa) https://t.co/nBPbl76D6K
Jaime Jaquez Jr. is so skilled. @MiamiHEAT | #HEATCulture https://t.co/Gq2ktI2wFh
That's an elite shot blocker right there 🔥 Jaime got UP https://t.co/tMFryuvqgW
Jaime Jaquez Jr. THROWS IT DOWN 🔨 https://t.co/RJuzoqr3Mm
JAIME COMING THROUGH 🔨 https://t.co/2iSCJiEpMx
Jaime Jaquez Jr. just in time! 🚨 (via @BallySportsFL) https://t.co/BN1kx5hjzZ
Jaime just raced past errrrrrrbody for the buzzer beater 🚨 https://t.co/3OQDfhm8Zc
🚨 JAQUEZ JR. AT THE BUZZER 🚨 @MiamiHEAT | #HEATCulture https://t.co/hghNNGcJkj
“I’m proud and happy to represent something bigger than myself, but I’m just a person doing what I love, and I’m glad other people see that as inspiring” Jaime Jaquez Jr. on his Mexican heritage 🔗: https://t.co/ZTN8qjJl58 https://t.co/ZTN8qjJl58
Jamie Jaquez Jr. is just the sixth player with Mexican citizenship to reach the Association, and as the highest-selected Mexican American ever, he’s already exceeding every metric 🔗: https://t.co/ZTN8qjJl58 https://t.co/ZTN8qjJl58
It was through pickup games in southern California that Jaime learned how to find ways to win & found his love of competing. Now he's making noise as a rookie with his fundamentals, footwork & more. @CoupNBA on how Jaquez Jr. has become The Space Eater - https://t.co/JmurHQc8RN https://t.co/zoGHqXGYKT
'Let's hoop, let's hoop, let's hoop.' Since playing against high-schoolers in fifth grade, Jaime Jaquez Jr. never stopped never stopping playing ball, and maybe that's why he's never felt like your normal rookie. https://t.co/FJtgnn7Y7O https://t.co/3oeAEr4pg2
NBA Rookie Rankings: Jaime Jaquez Jr. is heating up in Miami; Keyonte George is dropping dimes in Utah https://t.co/aZA00xyMxT
Jaime Jaquez Jr. is now statistically the best player in the 2023 draft class according to @hoopshype’s global rating (Via https://t.co/e7eQVXmZ7a) https://t.co/BSBQwicaP1
Jamal Murray goes to work to beat the shot clock 🥶 https://t.co/PVzIEuwvTD