"Nikola Jovic is theoretically the perfect fit at the power forward position next to Bam Adebayo, but he'll need to prove that he can remain healthy. ESPN reporter Tim Bontemps perfectly relayed this message, as he points out that Jovic has only played in 107 games through the first three years of his career with the Miami Heat. This is a sentiment that is shared amongst most Heat fans."
"And that's what the Heat are clearly betting on. Even though he only played in 46 games this past season, Jovic averaged a career-high 11 points, four rebounds, and three assists on 46 percent shooting from the field and 37 percent from 3-point range. He added the hype to how he closed last season with an equally strong showing for Team Serbia in the EuroBasket Tournament, in which he averaged 13 points on 60 percent shooting from the field, including three truly standout individual performances."
Nikola Jovic fits the Miami Heat's need at power forward alongside Bam Adebayo but faces significant health concerns. He has played only 107 games across his first three NBA seasons and never exceeded 50 games in a single season. The Heat extended Jovic despite his limited availability, banking on his production when healthy, including a 46-game season with career highs of 11 points, four rebounds, and three assists on 46 percent overall and 37 percent from three. Jovic also posted strong performances for Team Serbia at EuroBasket, averaging 13 points on 60 percent shooting. The Heat expect further development that could form a dynamic frontcourt duo with Bam.
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