Why The Miami Heat Do The Deal
To be sure, the fit for Gordon in Miami would be interesting.
After all, we just mentioned that his inconsistent floor spacing makes him an unideal fit alongside Nikola Jokic. How will he look alongside the non-shooting Bam Adebayo? Are we sure this is the right move for Miami?
Frankly, no. On the other hand, we can justify it. Firstly, the Heat would be doubling down on athleticism at the 5 and the 4: they’d be looking to overwhelm opponents with an aggressive defensive scheme. Since Adebayo and Gordon are both solid ball-handlers and playmakers, the Heat would be able to both create and finish transition opportunities.
Secondly, the Heat are just desperate for a four. Perhaps they’d first shop for one that more consistently spaces the floor.
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Alternatively, Caleb Martin can man the position for stretches on nights when that’s a problem. At 6’5, he’s a little undersized for the position, but he can handle it in bursts:
Which, of course, tells you all you need to know about how much the position has changed.
