The new Rising Stars format gave Miami Heat second-year forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. an opportunity to earn a spot in Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game. That’s because, for the first time, this year’s winning Rising Stars squad will take part in the NBA All-Star Game’s new four-team tournament.

Jaime Jaquez Jr. was selected for his second consecutive Rising Stars game, and Miami Heat legend Tim Hardaway Sr. coached him. Although Jaquez's season started on a roller coaster, Hardaway drafted him and teamed up with the first and second-overall picks from the 2024 draft,

Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. is hoping to win his way into the NBA All-Star Game, as part of a new twist to All-Star Weekend.

Jaime Jaquez Jr. was selected for his second Rising Stars game despite an inconsistent sophomore season. Jaquez is averaging 9.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.7 assists on 43.7 percent shooting and 29.3 percent from three-point range.

While the Miami Heat are disappointed heading into All-Star break, the weekend is a much-needed time for the team to rest and celebrate their two players who are representing them in San Francisco. While Tyler Herro is the Heat’s lone All-Star,