By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net
Since getting the attention from his time with Barcelona’s youth system and then transitioning to Illinois, Kasparas Jakucionis was waiting for his moment to come in the NBA.
Selected with the 20th pick in the latest NBA Draft by the Miami Heat, the 19-year-old Lithuanian guard has been showing his abilities in the NBA Summer League.
“It’s a process for me. I’m adapting to the game. It’s a little bit different. I’m just trying to control what I can control to give my 100% for the team and work on the defensive end,” he told SportsKeeda.
“I’m trying to get the rhythm back,” he then added. “It’s basketball. One day, you miss. Another day, you make. I’m working on that. That is one of the keys for me to improve. I’ve been working every day on it,” Kasparas Jakucionis commented on his shooting improvements.
The former Barcelona player touched on his most prominent basketball role model, choosing LeBron James. “When I was little, he was my hero. He’s a complete basketball player,” Jakucionis said.
“He does everything for the team to win. He’s a winning guy. He’s involving other players in the game. He can score whenever he wants. He defends. Basically, he is the true leader,” he then added.
PHOTO CREDIT: Basketball Champions League
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