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NBA Twitter Reacts To Jaime Jaquez Jr.’s Fadeaway Over LeBron James

Miami Heat rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. nailed a turn-around shot when guarded by Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James

The Miami Heat came away with an impressive double-digit victory on Wednesday against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers.

Forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. was one of many players to contribute at a high level. He tallied 16 points and eight assists on 8 of 16 shooting. The moment NBA fans are raving about occurred late in the fourth quarter. Jaquez drove into the paint before nailing a fadeaway shot over James.

Fans are still reminiscing about the shot, comparing it to legend Kobe Bryant’s signature move. Bryant was known for his ability to create in isolation against the best defenders in the league.

James had one of his worst performances of the season, thanks to the Heat’s zone defense. He finished the game with 12 points, nine assists, and six rebounds on 33.3 percent shooting and 0 of 6 shooting from beyond the arc.

Jaquez’s footwork is one of the most praised aspects of his game, which was on full display during this possession. This trait partially stems from his role at UCLA. He was often seen playing power forward, allowing him time to progress his post moves.

He grew up in the greater Los Angeles area, further emphasizing this moment in his young career. It’s safe to say Jaquez will remember this play for a long time.

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