Offensive Game
Solid mid-range scorer and finisher who relies on physicality and footwork rather than athleticism. Efficient within the flow of the offense but not a primary creation option.
Career Journey
Miami Heat
2023-present
2023 NBA Draft
Selected 18th overall by Miami Heat
UCLA Product
Standout player at UCLA before being drafted
Rookie Impact
Made immediate impact as versatile two-way wing
Career Earnings
~$12M
Estimated total NBA career salary
| Season | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 75 | 15.4 | 5 | 4.7 | 50.7% | 31.7% |
Jaime Jaquez Jr. is a Mexican-American professional basketball player for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the UCLA Bruins. During his senior season in 2023, he was recognized as a consensus second-team All-American and was named the Pac-12 Player of the Year. Over the course of his collegiate career, Jaquez was selected three times to the All-Pac-12 team, including two first-team honors, and was twice named to the Pac-12 All-Defensive Team. He was selected by the Miami Heat with the 18th overall pick in the first round of the 2023 NBA draft. Jaquez is also known by the nickname "Juan Wick," which reflects his Mexican heritage and a perceived resemblance to the character John Wick.
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Offensive Game
Solid mid-range scorer and finisher who relies on physicality and footwork rather than athleticism. Efficient within the flow of the offense but not a primary creation option.
Defensive Game
Strong on-ball defender with excellent lateral movement and physical strength. Can guard multiple positions and gives maximum effort on every possession — a core Heat culture trait.
Intangibles
Four years at UCLA built exceptional basketball intelligence. Understands positioning, timing, and system execution better than most players entering the league.
Personal Life & Family
Status
Single
Parents & Siblings
Off the Court
Youth basketball clinics in Latino communities in Southern California and Miami
Supporter of programs promoting Latino representation in professional sports
Did You Know?
He is the first player of Mexican descent to be selected in the NBA Draft lottery in the modern era — a milestone he has acknowledged with genuine pride.
His father Jaime Sr. played at UCLA in the 1990s, making them one of the rare father-son pairs who both starred at the same major basketball program.
He chose to stay four years at UCLA when most projected lottery picks leave after one or two seasons — a decision that teammates, coaches, and scouts have uniformly credited as the key to his professional readiness.
He speaks Spanish fluently and has used his platform to connect with the large Latino basketball community in Miami and nationally.
Career Honors
Pac-12 Player of the Year (2022, 2023)
2x Pac-12 All-Conference First Team
NBA All-Rookie consideration (2023-24)
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