""I was just got traded to the Pistons, and one of the first few games that I played with Detroit was against Phoenix, where Kevin Durant was playing at that time. During a break in the game, Durant came up to me and told me, 'We tried everything we could to get you here, but we couldn't do it.'""
"Fontecchio had a very strong second season split between Utah and Detroit before suffering a season-ending toe injury in March of 2024. In 66 combined games (43 starts), he averaged 10.5 points and 3.7 rebounds on 46.0 percent shooting and 40.1 percent from 3-point range."
Simone Fontecchio was recently acquired by the Miami Heat in a sign-and-trade involving Duncan Robinson. He has played for three NBA teams in four years and signed a two-year contract with the Utah Jazz before being traded to the Detroit Pistons. Fontecchio had a strong second season but suffered a season-ending toe injury. In a notable moment, Kevin Durant expressed respect for him after a game. He is expected to fill a role in the Heat's rotation alongside other key players like Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo.
Read at Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog
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