Who will start the season as a power forward in Miami? - US Sports

2022-09-24 10:51:32 By : Mr. Da Xu

Reigning conference finalists, the Heat say they are revengeful and ready to go even further in the coming season. Except that with the departure of PJ Tucker, a question runs through the minds of all fans of the Florida franchise: who will start as a strong winger in the next campaign?

The starter from last season has not been replaced, Markieff Morris has left and so there seems to be a hole in the position. Asked by the Miami Herald, two scouts think it will be between Jimmy Butler and Caleb Martin.

The first option would therefore be to establish Kyle Lowry, Max Strus and Duncan Robinson on the outside positions, Jimmy Butler shifting as position 4 alongside Bam Adebayo.

“The burden you place on Jimmy as a power forward would be heavy”analyzes the first scout.  » He can do it. But it’s a heavy load to ask him to constantly defend on taller, beefier players… Jimmy is basically a full-back, although he can defend in multiple positions. It would be a heavy burden for him physically. He can certainly do it. But I’m not sure that’s ideal. »

The other option is to establish Kyle Lowry, Max Strus and Jimmy Butler on the outside positions, and to use Caleb Martin instead, extended for three seasons this summer, as a strong winger.

« As a role player, he plays exactly as they want »analyzes the scout. “He brings shooting. He can be useful on a quick game, he can score on the dribble. It plugs a lot of holes. I like him off the bench. » An analysis confirmed by the second scout: “I would prefer to have Butler in position 4, and keep Caleb off the bench. I like Caleb. His character. His shooting improved last season. He’s a warrior, he sticks to the Heat. He can defend, bring defensive versatility and now he makes 3-pointers. That’s one of the reasons it was extended. He remains limited, but he makes the most of his qualities and he really fights. But with him, the power forward position would worry me. Caleb Martin can be the starting 4 position but would that be enough for the title? In May, is this really the guy you want for the job? When it gets serious, won’t he be overwhelmed? »

All these questions, Erik Spoelstra probably asks himself too, even if the Miami Herald offers leads that could allow him to provide some answers. Especially with an even wider use of zone defense, when the Heat are already one of the teams that use it the most.

Or even with combinations with two interiors, Bam Adebayo then being associated with Dwayne Dedmon or Omer Yurtseven. And this even if the technician does not really like these interior duos that do not shoot from afar. Unless Pat Riley picks someone up in the next few weeks. I hear Jae Crowder is available…

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