Jaime Jaquez Jr.’s Introductory Press Conference

[@tombot97]

He embodied the culture change at ucla from a soft lazy team to a blue collar unrelenting group that were never outworked. He is a leader and was never afraid of the big moments.

[@Steve_305]

But we haven't seen him play yet

[@pondturt]

Already sounds like a heat player. Lets goooo heat nation

[@mattmartinez1491]

Idk why people are mad about this pick, he’s going to be a fan favorite in a couple years. He’s going from great college coach in Mick Cronin to the best coach in the business in coach spo. Welcome to heat nation

[@j_lix]

Because they think he would still be available if they somehow traded down to 20 or later. But GS seems also very high on him.

[@nomanaleft8124]

Because we remember what he did to Han. Never forget.🕯 Also a lot of people don't watch college ball and have no idea who any of these players are (myself inclueded), so they base who they want to draft on things like mock drafts and see a guy like Whitmore, who some people think could've gone in the top 10, fall to us. Can't wait to see how he turns out. I got a good feeling about him.

[@Jaydamd]

cause cam has far more upside. Hopefully we don't regret taking a solid starter over a future allstar

[@brandonmatthews4223]

@@Jaydamdif cam lives up to his potential this could be a massive blunder

[@770WT]

Riley doesn't have a great record with draft picks .

[@xmen123ify]

His energy is out of the roof . His UCLA games were all great especially his senior year . He is going to bring electricity to the team . An awesome pick from Miami

[@soundsandsoul6421]

Lakers fan here, I'm proud of Jaime for making it to such a legendary franchise! Viva la raza

[@j.g.8540]

Gonna miss him at UCLA. Heat fans, you got yourself a bad motherf*cker. All heart with Kevin McHale footwork. God damn grinder and connector.

[@dominickraheem8459]

I’m definitely liking this pick I feel like jovic pick was excellent and this pick was excellent

[@treanthony9831]

I love that Miami is trying to build a superteam to through the draft. Having 5 Stars starting is something I would love to see.

[@No-Drinks-In-The-Car]

Well spoken young man, great media presence as well 💪

[@miamibeasy]

Just watching his highlights he plays a lot like Jimmy Butler. And he said his favorite player was Jimmy Butler LOL this kid is going to be fun to watch I can tell I can feel it too

[@kentymashmilo758]

And his name is jaimie, which is quite similar to jimmy.🤫🤫

[@joshsaavedra9488]

I just love this kid. Dude sounds and acts like Heat culture, got a swagger to him, and he's Mexican American. Now we just need Lillard. #HeatNation

[@wolfofsnow95]

I am over Dame. He wants to play drama queen and play both sides. I'm talking to Paul George in Los Angeles. With his health concerns being a risk, it will be cheaper to grab him and have him adjust to how Miami does things. Send Herro, Lowry, Robinson, Oladipo, and some picks to the Clippers. PG: Vincent SG: Butler SF: Jaquez Jr. PF: George C: Bam Depth: Love (Veteran's minimum) Drummond Powell Jovic

[@NN-ge2wf]

​@@wolfofsnow95That sounds like a horrendous deal for the heat.

[@wolfofsnow95]

@NN-ge2wf then just build the roster with reliable talent. Build and wait until next season for 2024 free agents.

[@770WT]

Heat culture is nothing but front office promoting a team than many stars to want avoid playing for. We were told years ago that all the major talent would love to come to Miami and play for Pat. The few that came left Dodge within a couple of years .

[@wolfofsnow95]

@wjm9054 the front office needs to change. Micky Arison is a cheap owner who does not want to pay luxury taxes. Damian Lillard talks about it, Mitchell, Kyrie, KD, and it goes on. We just did not show the aggression to go after those guys. I do wish the culture changed so we can be able to take risks.

[@timwong2436]

Have been watching him since high school. He has gotten stronger, faster and has a lot of basketball knowledge. He will work his a** off and definitely will help the Heat.

[@DanielTaura-ts7vl]

Bienvenido a Miami Florida, Jaime Jaquez.

[@yb3604]

Professional. Respect. Most hyped I've been about a prospect. Love his highlights and interviews. Miami seems great for him. Best of luck to him and to them.

[@CPsince95]

Ready to watch him this summer. Let’s Go Heat!!!!

[@djmojolosangeles8190]

Glad to see Miami take Jaime, I hope to see more Latinos be embraced in the NBA, as we are a huge Fan base especially in the big cities with minimal representation..SMH. I really hope things change going forward. This guy fits Heat culture, all CORAZON, hardworker, gamer, no complaining, and passion! This is coming from a Lakers fan who wishes that we could have drafted him! Best of Luck in your NBA Journey Latino Guerrero!

[@dscanes1907]

Glad I watched this. Seems like a great young man. Watched his videos from ucla. Welcome to Miami bro. Let’s get it.

[@magneto44]

I like this kid already, feels like he’s made for Miami

[@vamoneygroup]

Dude is buns. No offense to him.

[@superdiego32]

@@vamoneygroup seek god and ask him to raise your iq cause that is the worst lowest iq comment ive ever read in my life. how the fuck he has no offense to him yet he got drafted no dude there is literally no way your brain told you to say that and you fell for it

[@jayvzrd3349]

Agreed

[@scaloop]

aged nicely@@vamoneygroup

[@frankiev-tech4630]

Hell yeah Keanu Reeves is the ONE going help us win it all!

[@carloswoozie4281]

😂😭

[@KevinJ930]

More like Jesus Christ.

[@frankiev-tech4630]

@@KevinJ930 haha you know he looks more like John Wick to me now 🤣

[@rambus019]

I think he is more like Adam Driver

[@Ayaka_Kam1sato]

​@@frankiev-tech4630Juan Wick

[@HotspurFC-cu6ny]

This kids gonna be LETHAL during the regular season LETS GO HEAT

[@waymanquinn3084]

Miami has done well, this young man is a player!

[@kinggodsin]

He looks like a musician or an artist.

[@jamaicansole1]

we got juan wick!!!

[@kendrickjenkins96]

Fire nickname lmao

[@thespaceram2879]

Jaime Blue Beetle

[@David28311]

Great kid, had a chance to see him great personality and is a great leader

[@sbdent.4321]

From looking at his highlights. He has strong hands on defense and with rebounding

[@guslevy3506]

This kid is a taller Manu Ginobili…he will have a long career.

[@shudigg]

That kid played his ass off every game for UCLA… not a superstar but definitely a good pick for the Heat.

[@EdgarPerez-ky5ey]

When? Has a mexican player done anything in the NBA

[@shudigg]

@@EdgarPerez-ky5ey what does his race have to do with anything? And when did I say this guy will make noise in the league? You weirdo.

[@exhaustedcoffee2603]

@@EdgarPerez-ky5eyalso when has one been in the nba? He might be the first and I’m not talking about toscano

[@kuymarc5995]

@@EdgarPerez-ky5eywhy does that matter so much to you

[@kevinwalker4202]

We welcome you to the Miami heat you will love it here

[@mindfulyourlife9247]

Ty for posting this

[@JBtakes]

The way the first frame of this video is the thumbnail is so sick

[@deroldjohnson9110]

Proud of my dude ,rep the 805,damn Lakers he was right there…

[@big_vic305]

I like this kid he’s very well spoken seems to have a lot of confidence and from his highlights looks like a heat guy very excited hope they don’t trade him

[@7arsenal]

I’m not a Miami fan but I wish the best for this guy.

[@jhokherjoker3324]

I think Jaime Jaquez Jr. is a better upgrade for Max Strus instantly!

[@JonathanVegaa]

Hopefully

[@justnaigre9827]

he is not a 3pt threat, he said in the interview spo talk to him he might be at 3 or 4 depends on a play.

[@jeditricks7605]

Facts

[@OneIronBite]

​@@justnaigre9827max sure wasn't either besides game 2 of the finals

[@jckdnls9292]

But he doesn't have a song like strus does

[@danielficarra2557]

I love this pick. I saw him when he was at UCLA real beast. He had 22 points vs the kitty cats, Arizona…. Our nemesis in basketball. I’m more college then pro so trust me when I say Jamie can play.

[@rickyr.6030]

Confident kid good move for my Heat

[@miguelurbina6151]

The homie V for Vandeta

[@Ninoluna1111]

I've been following him since Camarillo high.❤😊🏀✌🇲🇽

[@MrGrownman455]

Tell me this guy doesn't look like a Miami heat player. He looks like he was born on South Beach. 😄

[@anthonychavezjr4374]

So proud of my cousin😢

[@Devon305]

Miami needs a 7 footer or a 6'11 to play center and move Bam to the 4 . taller centers gave Bam problems.

[@emmanuelsantiago3281]

6"9 or 6"11 or positioning is no difference. The question is the mobility of the player. He must be quick to play along with bam. I think another big black is good.

[@boostaman051]

Honestly, energy alone isn't gonna make a difference in the paint vs Guys like Jokic and Embiid. WE ARE TOO SMALL in the paint, ever since we traded Whiteside. I'm not angry at this pick, but if Bam couldn't affect Jokic shot, literally everytime Joker caught the ball in the paint you knew it was going in. No challengers down low. This guy is listed at 6'7 I'm not sure he's what we're looking for. Once AGAIN, Bam needs help and Jovic ain't ready!!

[@trvsdvn]

Miami needs to bring in either a Brook Lopez or a Thomas Bryant in their front court to compliment Bam

[@xman3205]

All of the comments in these replies are on point. Grant, Bryant would be perfect. This was a good pick for Miami, we been burned by reaching over the years and this guy will help push all the other tweeners on the roster to get better.

[@MistaWordz]

@@trvsdvn I always said Myles Turner would be perfect for the Heat.

[@lar928]

Welcome to the Miami Heat Team

[@smftv]

His name is Jaime Jaquez Jr. The Heat drafted him at 18. Prepare to hoop.

[@alexdrakeus1772]

Princess Bride lol

[@smftv]

@@alexdrakeus1772 He's our Inigo! As a rookie hazing costume ritual, can you think of anything better? 🤣

[@Ph.40Lowks]

The heat are gonna make him a better player let’s go 💪🏽💪🏽

[@alexdrakeus1772]

Love it!

[@lionofjudah3480]

From this interview I now really feel this being a good choice 👍

[@julitojrobeso]

Nice pick heat nation❤ thank you for sharing this video idol,

[@Mac2Mon]

Last answer his best! Curious to see Jamie, Jovic, Highsmith and hopefully Cain as the 2nd unit… a good size for a second unit

[@hoopdr3amz23]

Respect

[@erlindadeleon9962]

So good looking

[@theresakey6868]

Go Jaime! #8clap 💙💛

[@Wizardhater]

He looks like he’s great with a sword. That’s not a euphemism.

[@Babumoshaaai]

Yeah… the lone musketeer.

[@zkid001]

Zorro

[@ronypendeja44]

Saw the videos. Looks like a freight train. Go gettem kid.

[@isswrld334]

Man dame comes heat I'm coming more heat fan more more

[@770WT]

Does Ira Winderman automatically ask questions first all the time ?

[@mr.police1834]

He seems very mature granted he is 22, wonder how he'll look in our system

[@patrickhumbled4087]

Brooke Lopez + kuzma + run it back = championship 😐🏀

[@JonathanVegaa]

We don’t have the capacity for that we might not even be able to bring back vincent

[@StRob7189]

They gettin Lillard next month

[@TopangaBanga69420]

No Brooke Lopez lol foh

[@patrickhumbled4087]

@@TopangaBanga69420 championship

[@glennjthompson332]

@@StRob7189He has 48 hours to make his decision, it's up to dame?🤨

[@krakken11354]

he seemed very composed. he will be good for the heat.

[@manimavuso]

Massive endorsement from Pat Riley

[@gilbert2475]

One if the best athletes at the draft combine. He's already played against several NBA players in the L.A. area the last couple if summers and held his own. I saw him play many times down in So Cal and he's a stud!

[@ayojelani]

Upcoming genius in the league

[@blurryletters]

Way to go..keep adding the right tools my men to be true legit team..goodluck

[@bigd8919]

🇲🇽

[@trueflip25]

#HeatNation!

[@lino1619]

Let’s go heat

[@AlexRuizMadridrista]

Welcome to Miami

[@IHadToMakeThisAccount]

Didn’t think he would get drafted, best organization for his growth though.

[@marson28]

The way he look at those rings lol 1:17 Love the hunger!

[@joenelsaracho4836]

Hes a heatlifer lets go jaime Did bam have a inductory press conference like herro and jacquez??😊

[@treanthony9831]

Yeah he did Pat even said one day Bams Jersey will be hung in ceiling of the arena.

[@joenelsaracho4836]

@@treanthony9831 i cannot find the video hehe

[@mindfulyourlife9247]

Coach Cronin used to royally ride his ass sooo scary and Jaime would not flinch so I'm sure he will assimilate well

[@athens_1psvr31]

I just hope the Heat and Spo don’t stunt his offensive growth. Many players come to Miami and forget where the basket is. They don’t even look at it.

[@dominickraheem8459]

Any team a good player might come and forget where the basket is come on now

[@glennjthompson332]

😄Good thing always for heat🔥culture!😁

[@akilrobinson902]

He lifer baby let’s fucking go

[@Johnnyjibe]

Should have been a Laker (Los Angeles is basically a mini Mexico). 🤦🏻‍♂️. I will definitely tune in now as the Miami Latinos will take him as a Cuban or something . I m yeah…anyways I’m happy for Miami

[@bladerunner12]

This must be Ira's favorite type of interview--when the player doesn't know and hate him yet lol

[@Chickentenddies]

Hopefully we can stop playing Max Strus when Jimmy is on the bench.

[@tombrad9950]

Strus might end up in a trade package if the heat go after lillard

[@mariaragon8982]

Raaaaazzzzzzzza🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎

[@wesheriveaux9325]

Welcome

[@elnegro8654]

Love the pick. Might be heading to Portland though

[@davemeyers4650]

hope not!

[@rodbriggs8552]

Not after that Pat Riley intro with his entire family at the press conference. Also it's someone Portland doesn't need and his salary is too low to send out. It will probably be Herro and Lowry plus 2-3 1st round picks to make the numbers work. Also don't forget that Portland has made all the right comments that they want Dame to only play for Portland and they kept him and his entourage in the loop during the entire draft process and he gave his approval on the #3 pick. The new CBA is downright brutal on the punitive luxury tax in 2024-25. Don't be surprised if this is the Miami Heat team you'll see in 2023-24 and not resigning Vincent and Strus.

[@treanthony9831]

​@@rodbriggs8552Pat not trading Heero. The Heat Execs already laughed at Portland for trying to put together a trade package for Bam. Pat clearly stated that Bam and Heero are anchors.

[@rioquibu]

Hopefully Spoelstra, one suit Jaquez on the bench like he’s done to Ömer Yurtseven. Specially, when he could’ve been useful against the Joker in the finals.

[@EJ-gx9hl]

Wasn’t yurtseven injured most of the season? I know he played often last season but yeah I do agree he should’ve played him more against Denver to help out bam at least to foul joker if anything

[@cosmicwarrior1857]

Lol a guy who’s been injured for 90% of the season and barely played in the reg season being thrusted into the finals sounds absolutely idiotic. You don’t know more than spo. Yurt wasn’t and isn’t ready for big minutes. He’s a role player at best but when he came back the heat were trying to make the playoffs and so trying to to fit him into the rotation that late in the szn was counter productive.

[@ramyswamy]

make UCLA proud WOOOO!!!!

[@crisgallardo4239]

Time to represent MEXICO in the FIBA WORLD CUP!!!! 🇲🇽🔥

[@alejandromarquez3526]

He was born in Irvine, CA…

[@MrJermainehall]

Oh they keeping him. They wouldn’t be giving him this introductory speech.

[@jshdjejs6600]

Green is gonna pull his hair!

[@de1738]

Good luck🎉🏀

[@talfonso4]

Kylo Ren looks good in a Heat jersey.

[@maga4ever845]

Dudes got hair

[@OG_predatorproductionz]

Welcome to mia J3!

[@ricky7973]

Glad that Adam Driver is playing basketball now!

[@julianvelazquez5478]

Didn't know Adam Driver was a basketball player also!

[@murdagang2969]

He is a great pick,but the undrafted players Taylor funk and Justin Powell have gotten my attention. Powell is a lil tyler herro and funk remind me of Mike Dunleavy(real nba fans remember him)

[@Yung.Bull.Universe]

wow dudes talking a vet

[@manishkhanal4004]

This guy is better than Dame

[@user-kd3ng6rn5f]

He good i think he'll be fine

[@rickmayabolis]

Kylo Ren

[@-LazyWanderer]

After losing to denver, the miami heat got John Wick.

[@timhoward5]

*Who TH is that?*

[@sea9850]

We drafted kylo ren

[@kb4231]

They can't trade the kid after this can they?

[@annielmorera2406]

they can but they wont

[@miguelurbina6151]

The homie john spic

[@pdb2k154]

He will replace strus at the 2