Jaime Jaquez Jr. Injury History

Jaime Jaquez Jr. is a Mexican-American basketball player for the Miami Heat. Jaquez Jr was born on February 18, 2001, and rose to prominence as a four-star recruit at Camarillo High School in California. He then played four successful seasons at UCLA before entering the NBA. Jaquez Jr. was selected 18th overall by the Heat in the 2023 NBA Draft. Jaime Jaquez Jr, affectionately known as "Juan Wick," made an immediate impact in his rookie season for the Heat with his versatile two-way game. He can play both shooting guard and small forward positions. Coach Erik Spoelstra quickly recognized his potential, and started giving him more playing time as the rookie seasons progressed and this resulted in Jaquez making the All-Rookie first team.

Jaime Jaquez Jr. is known for his immaculate footwork, athleticism, and solid post-up game. He can shoot off the dribble and is fearless when attacking the rim. Besides the NBA, Jaquez Jr has represented Mexico in the 2019 Pan American Games. He played a key role in the Miami Heat’s playoff run, averaging 12.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3 assists per game in the 2024 playoffs. His poise under pressure makes him a promising player for the future.

Jaime Jaquez Jr’s Injury History

Jaime Jaquez Jr. has had a relatively injury-free NBA career as of November 2024. Before the NBA, Jaquez Jr also had no major injuries during his four-year college career at UCLA. Below is Jaime Jaquez Jr.'s injury history.

Injuries Jaime Jaquez Jr. sustained in the NBA

Groin Strain (2023-24 Regular Season)

Jaime Jaquez Jr. had a relatively injury-free rookie season, but in January 2024, he faced a groin issue that sidelined him for six games. This injury affected his mobility and required rest and treatment. This groin strain interrupted his rookie campaign, as even after returning, Jaime Jaquez Jr struggled to make an impact. After returning from injury, he struggled to score double-digit points for five games in a row and throughout the second half of the rookie campaign, Jaquez Jr. was seen struggling with his athleticism.

Groin Strain (2024-25 Pre-Season)

The same groin issue persisted into his sophomore season, causing Jaquez to miss three games in the 2024=25 preseason. This recurring injury affected his ability to fully prepare for the upcoming season, limiting his opportunity to build on his rookie performance.

Strained Right Hip Flexor (2024 playoffs)

In the 2024 playoffs, Jaquez experienced a strained right hip flexor, which caused him to miss the fifth game of the series against the Boston Celtics. The game was at TD Garden and he didn’t even travel with the team.

Stomach Flu (2024-25 Regular Season)

Early in November 2024, Jaquez Jr. was sidelined for three games due to a stomach flu. This illness briefly interrupted the start of his second season in the NBA. It has forced him to miss time while he recovers.

Injuries Jaime Jaquez Jr Sustained Before the NBA

Before entering the NBA, Jaime Jaquez Jr. dealt with several notable injuries during his college career at UCLA. Despite these setbacks, he demonstrated resilience and commitment, often playing through pain to contribute significantly to his team’s success.

Ankle Injury (2022)

At UCLA, Jaime Jaquez Jr. was dealt with ankle injuries during the 2021-2022 season. He sprained both ankles several times throughout the campaign. Although he missed only one game, Jaquez and coach Mick Cronin spoke multiple times about the pain he was experiencing on and off the court — "There was a point in time during that season where I was really thinking about just cutting it off and stopping the season," Jaquez said. "The truth of the matter was, they told me the only way that I was gonna be able to fix my ankles was through surgery." (via Sports Illustrated)

Instead of opting for surgery in the season, Jaquez Jr. stayed active and helped UCLA to reach the Pac-12 Championship Game and the Sweet 16 in the 2022 March Madness. Due to the pain and limitations from his ankle injuries, Jaquez often went weeks without practicing and was uncertain about his ability to play on weekends. Eventually, he committed to playing through the rest of the season and wore braces on both ankles during the final months of the season. In the 2022 offseason, Jaquez recovered and had another great season with UCLA in 2022-2023 as a senior.

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