Indiana Pacers Receive: G Tyler Herro, 2027 First-Round Pick (MIA)
Miami Heat Receive: C Myles Turner
Some may protest this deal. Adebayo is a big. NBA teams can’t run twin towers models anymore, can they?
Sure they can. In fact, just look at the Nuggets. Adebayo is comparable to Aaron Gordon in size and play style. The Nuggets have looked pretty good with that frontcourt duo.
The Boston Celtics run a version of duel bigs. So do the Milwaukee Bucks.
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The notion that teams need to play fast and small is, by now, outdated.
Of course, that is how the Heat have played this year. Meanwhile, their style has gotten them all the way to the NBA Finals. This would represent a meaningful departure.
Should the Heat make it?