Miami Heat newcomer Kasparas Jakucionis talks about what he can add to a team that lacked offensive punch last season.

Was Kasparas Jakucionis at No. 20 to the Miami Heat as wildly out of line in the NBA draft as initially cast?

The Miami Heat's sole draft pick Kasparas Jakucionis is a basketball savant. At 15 years old, Jakucionis began playing in youth basketball leagues in his hometown of Lithuania.

The Miami Heat was pleasantly surprised that Illinois guard Kasparas Jakucionis was still available with the 20th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.

Illinois guard Kasparas Jakucionis poses for a photo with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected 20th by the Miami Heat in the first round of the NBA basketball draft, Wednesday, June ...

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The Miami Heat selected former Illinois guard Kasparas Jakucionis with the No. 20 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.

The Miami Heat took to X to send a message after selecting Kasparas Jakucionis with the 20th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.

The Miami Heat have selected Illinois guard Kasparas Jakucionis with the No. 20 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft on June 25.

Lithuanian guard Kasparas Jakucionis, who starred for Illinois basketball for one season, was selected by the Miami Heat at No. 20 in the 2025 NBA Draft.

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Lithuanian guard Kasparas Jakucionis, who starred for Illinois basketball for one season, was selected by the Miami Heat at No. 20 in the 2025 NBA Draft.