MIAMI – As the Miami Heat have championship aspirations for the upcoming season, the team will look for any player to step up and carry the weight, especially with the injuries striking the team. With Heat star Tyler Herro out with a foot injury to start the season, rookie Kasparas Jakucionis could get some opportunity as he speaks about his first training camp.

While going through an up-and-down Summer League after being drafted with the 20th overall pick in the last NBA Draft, the Illinois guard is ready to produce on day one and get acclimated with the team. The one aspect that Jakucionis already has locked down with Miami is how much of an “ultra competitor” the rookie is like.

“An ultra competitor for sure,” Spoelstra said to ClutchPoints. “Really likes to compete, likes to ha

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