"Because if they can't, it will bring up some very uncomfortable questions that this front office will have to answer. Whether the fan base would agree with that assertion or not, the Heat prides itself on being "star hunters." They're a franchise that thrives and finds its success under that philosophy. However, it's been a while since the last time the Heat had a real "star" player next to Bam."
"But, especially as the Heat have learned over the last year, that's a lot easier said than done. In just the last 10 months, Miami has whiffed on two star player pursuits. Last summer, they lost their bid to acquire Kevin Durant, who was eventually traded to the Houston Rockets. Then at this year's NBA Trade Deadline, the Heat couldn't close the deal on their pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo."
"If the Heat does believe and value Bam as a building block, they must find the right path to landing a star again. And not just any star, but one that would fit next to Bam. One that would help take significant pressure off him on both ends of the floor, and one that will put him in better positions to succeed."
The Miami Heat must add a star player who fits next to Bam Adebayo with urgency during the upcoming offseason. The team needs a co-star who reduces pressure on Bam on both ends and creates better positional opportunities. The last true co-star performed at peak in 2022-23, which coincided with the franchise's last deep playoff run. Miami missed chances to acquire Kevin Durant last summer and failed to close a trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo at the deadline. Another star pursuit appears likely as the Heat prepare to pursue a path back to contention.
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