Why The Miami Heat Do The Deal 

The Heat do this deal because they’re getting the best player in the trade. 

Yes, George is older than Herro. It’s possible that Herro will exceed him. He’s still, at this stage, a significantly more impactful player. 

He’s also a good fit with this roster. Some will challenge that assertion. Aren’t George and Jimmy Butler as redundant as George and Leonard? 

No. Butler is likely the best playmaker of that bunch, and he’s comfortably the worst shooter.

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There are a wider range of skills between George and Butler than there are between George and Butler. 

All told, this deal gives the Heat a more balanced roster – and a better one.