"Simone Fontecchio is no spring chicken himself, turning 30 years old during this upcoming season, but he has only been in the NBA for the past three years. He has excellent size at 6'8", is a solid team defender and is confident shooting the basketball. While he was buried in the rotation by new head coach J.B. Bickerstaff in Detroit last season, he has shown when given the opportunity that he has real starter potential."
"That potential was actualized this summer when Fontecchio took his game to the next level at FIBA Eurobasket 2025. One of the top worldwide competitions, Eurobasket matters to players from European countries, with many NBA players making the trek back home to represent their countries and secure national pride and glory. Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Luka Doncic all played this year."
The Miami Heat watched Opening Night from Orlando while preparing for their own opener on Wednesday night. Bam Adebayo remains a defensive anchor but was somewhat lackluster offensively last season. Tyler Herro will be out for an extended stretch and Norman Powell provides veteran scoring at age 32. The roster seeks a breakout from a young player, with candidates including newly-extended Nikola Jovic, sophomore Kel'el Ware, and rookie Kasparas Jakucionis. Simone Fontecchio, age 30 but with only three NBA seasons, offers 6'8" size, team defense and confident shooting, and he averaged 16.7 points and 38.5 percent from three at FIBA Eurobasket 2025.
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