Former UCLA Bruin and overnight NBA sensation Jaime Jaquez Jr. just got a little more famous.
The Miami Heat forward, after participating in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest during All-Star Weekend, landed himself on the cover of GQ Mexico magazine.
During the Slam Dunk Contest, Jaquez Jr. threw down a 360 dunk as the court lit up with the Mexican flag. In a move that was celebrated by the Mexican community for showcasing his Latin pride, only days later, Jaquez Jr. found himself on the cover of GQ Mexico.
In GQ Mexico’s post on X, they describe Jaquez Jr. as “the next Latin American basketball star.”
Jaime Jáquez Jr., promesa mexicana del Miami Heat y participante del All-Star Weekend de la NBA, se perfila como la próxima estrella latina del baloncesto estadounidense. Con un legado de grandes como Shaq y LeBron, descubre en nuestra entrevista de portada de marzo cómo Triple J… pic.twitter.com/WytELXoLbk
— GQ México y Latam (@GQMexico) February 20, 2024
Given that Jaquez Jr.’s star continues to rise, his ability to represent his Mexican heritage makes him even more of a good story in the NBA.
Appearing on the cover of GQ is just the cherry on top. Joining the likes of Shaquille O’Neal and LeBron James to appear on the cover of GQ magazine, in only his rookie year, Jaquez Jr. has already displayed his star-power potential.