Jaime Jaquez Jr. faces a key challenge in his NBA career: improving his three-point shooting consistency. This aspect has been a focus since his college days, where he showed streaky performance, a trend that has persisted in the NBA.
In November, Jaquez hit 39% of his three-point attempts, but this dropped to 32% in December, 26% in January, and a mere 20% in February. While there has been a slight improvement in March to 29%, it’s clear he needs more consistency in his shooting.
To elevate his game, Jaquez should prioritize enhancing his shooting percentages, especially from the corner. By becoming a reliable shot-maker, he can create more opportunities within Miami’s offensive schemes, particularly with players like Bam Adebayo, Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro, and Terry Rozier benefiting from his spacing. Additionally, his ability to back-cut against defenses from the corner could lead to easy scores.
Despite possessing a strong post-up game and good footwork, Jaquez must add another dimension to his offense for greater flexibility. While his jump shot form is solid, developing more arc could improve his shooting accuracy and make his shots more challenging to defend against. Ultimately, Jaquez’s progress in these areas will be key to his evolution as a top-10 forward in the NBA.
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