By: Kaitlyn Zhou

Jaime Jaquez was in the NBA, one of the best players in UCLA basketball history. Jaime Jaquez once again needs to prove himself to the NBA.

Jaime Jaquez was determined to show his team he was worthy. He helped them more than any other, and did whatever his team needed him to do.

Throughout all those years Jaime has played, he has learned many new skills to help him prove to the NBA. For example, some skills were to be more voiced on defense, and to make his presence felt along his all-around game.

Jaime’s NBA executive envisioned him being taken from around No. 17 to No. 25 in the first round. Jaime had used much of last month crisscrossing, proving he’s worthy of becoming UCLA’s highest pick. He was very determined.

During a film session with the San Antonio Spurs, the monotony of NBA team workouts and interviews was shattered.

While working out with former Lakers, Jaquez received reminders of his bid to become the next Mexican American in the NBA. Toscano-Anderson, one of the former members, who also shares the same heritage, advised Jaquez to stay ready for the ups and downs experienced by anyone trying to make it in the NBA.

Jaime wanted to take what he learned from UCLA and use that to try to bring all that experience to a team. This way, there would be more organization for the teams.

I have no regret in college is what Jaime said. However, that may not be completely real. Since he would normally see his sister almost every day, he was upset to leave his sister behind.

Jaime really can’t wait before Jaquez can endear himself to another fan base.

Jaime Jaquez then said, “I’m going to be back at the bottom; I’m a rookie now.”