Why The Miami Heat Do The Deal
The Heat don’t need a complication justification here. They’re landing Anthony Davis – even after a down year, he’s the best player in this deal.
His fit alongside Adebayo is interesting. If he shoots like he did in 2021-22, the offensive fit will be dicey. On the other hand, the defensive fit could be snug enough to compensate.
After all, both are among the league’s best, most versatile defensive bigs in the NBA. In all likelihood, Davis will operate as the primary rim protector, while Adebayo operates as a free safety.
On the other hand, if they want to work in the opposite order, they can make that happen too.
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Still, 2021-22 was a down year for Davis. If he can regress to his usual mean, the pairing may work on offense too.
If it does, there will be no limit for the Heat in 2022-23.