Kasparas Jakucionis did well to recover after a demoralizing start to his NBA tenure in the summer league. However, despite the optimism, there's a truth that Miami Heat fans must accept ahead of his rookie season: he's unlikely to play much, and he's probably going to spend most of his rookie year in the G League.
And that's not necessarily a bad thing.
Even though there will be some within the fan base who view that potential scenario as a disappointment, it's probably what's best for his long-term career. If Jakucionis is going to develop into the star player that the Heat hopes, he's going to need a year or two of progression in the shadows.