Heat's final move before the start of training camp should be crystal clear

"They found their possible franchise floor general in No. 20 pick Kasparas Jakucionis. They perked up their perimeter attack with an absurdly low-cost trade for Norman Powell. They potentially filled the shooting void left behind by Duncan Robinson as soon as it was created. And they watched their young core become the talk of the (European) town with gobs of success at EuroBasket."

"The Heat should invest in Jovic now before his stock skyrockets. While Jovic isn't guaranteed to take a big leap, it sure seems like he's lacing up some anti-gravity moon boots. With his blend of size (6'10") and offensive skills, he looks perfect for the modern NBA. He's shown flashes of what his future could hold, too. His three-point percentage has landed north of 37 each of the past two seasons. His efficiency feels in a perpetual state of improvement."

"It's one thing to see a volume spike when it's pretty obviously tied to an increase in floor time. It's quite another to see that volume rise stems from improved per-minute production. That's the kind of jump he made this past season, posting per-36-minutes bests in scoring (15.4), assists (4.1), and true shooting percentage (59.5), per Basketball-Reference.com. While he needs to improve his consistency and defense, those are common issues seen in 22-year-old players."

The Miami Heat upgraded key roster areas during a productive summer, adding perimeter scoring and a potential playmaker while watching young players excel internationally. Nikola Jovic showed clear offensive development, combining 6'10" size with improving three-point shooting and per-minute production gains. Per-36-minute marks rose in scoring, assists, and true shooting percentage, indicating growth beyond increased minutes. Remaining weaknesses include defensive consistency and overall reliability, common for a 22-year-old, but continued development could reveal a high-value modern NBA skill set. A timely contract extension would lock in his expected ascending market value.

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