Miami Heat rookie Kasparas Jakučionis was seen participating in a workout on the team practice court in pictures taken by the team at the Kaseya Center on Monday.
Jakučionis went through individual work and was also joined by teammates Dain Dainja, Vladislav Goldin and Kel’el Ware for a group session. He has been around the team for much of the offseason in preparation for his rookie campaign.
The summer is a great chance for incoming rookies to hit the court with their new teammates to build chemistry before the start of training camp. After playing with them in summer league, Jakučionis had the opportunity to put in additional work with the group on Monday.
Jakučionis, born in Lithuania, was named to the All-Big Ten third team last season at Illinois, averaging 15 points, 5.7 rebounds and 4.7 assists on 44% shooting from 3-point range in 33 games. He led the team in scoring, tying the freshman record for total points in a season (494).
The 19-year-old logged six appearances with the Heat in summer league, averaging 9.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.5 steals on 31.8% shooting from the field. He dropped 24 points, four rebounds and four assists on July 11.
The Heat were excited to add Jakučionis through the draft thanks to his ability to score at all three levels, playmaking, vision and passing. The team has helped ease the transition for him and is eager to see him get to work next season.