Chicago Bulls Receive: G/F Duncan Robinson, F Haywood Highsmith, 2023 First-Round Pick (MIA)
Miami Heat Receive: C Nikola Vucevic
Of course, with the evolving job descriptions of big men have come evolving notions about front courts in general.
The 4 position has changed as much as the 5. Today, many teams opt to run a big wing at the position rather than a small big. Of course, not every team is built the same way.
Some teams still opt for the Twin Towers model. That’s not to say it can’t be problematic. After all, look at the Minnesota Timberwolves.
They’ve struggled behind a frontcourt pairing of Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns this season.
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In particular, Towns struggles defensively when tasked with guarding some of the wings that reside at the 4.
Should the Heat risk running into the same issues?