Jaime Jaquez, Jr. - the Puka Nacua of the NBA

[AvengerRam]

Pro-ready, vastly outperforming draft status (2 consecutive Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month awards as No. 18 pick), infectious enthusiasm for the game, and a great head of hair!


View: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PGsx892ebaA&pp=ygUPamFpbWUgamFxdWV6IGpy


(I may be the only Heat fan here, but I figured there are some UCLA faithful around these parts!)

 

[Londoner]

His hair isn’t as lush as Puka’s, though.

 

[rdlkgliders]

Most of us who have followed Jaquez and his sister play since their H.S days in Camarillo aren’t real surprised by his success.

He gets a lot of points in traffic and can be scrappy and physical.

I can certainly see how you drew the comparison of Jaquez to Nacua. Both play with effort, heart and an infectious enthusiasm with understated athleticism.

Jaquez went right after the Lakers took Hood I was bummed. But I think Reaves gives the Lakers a similar skill set