Why The Miami Heat Do The Deal
Usually, we’d preface this by saying that if the Heat win a title, they shouldn’t make any major moves.
Here, we’d make an exception. Even if the Heat do escape the Celtics, and go on to defeat the Denver Nuggets, they could use some win-now upgrades. What are the odds of this exact group going back-to-back?
Low. Let’s review. If the Heat win a title this season, they would have qualified for the playoffs through the play-in tournament and nearly dropped a 3-0 lead.
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We wouldn’t call that a replicable formula for success.
On the other hand, with an upgrade at point guard, the Heat could gear up for back-to-back titles. Meanwhile, even if they don’t win this season, they’d have to feel like they were a piece away.
Fred VanVleet could be that piece.