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The Heat’s Championship Dream Still Depends on More Than Giannis Antetokounmpo
Sports Illustrated • • general
Key Points:
- Pat Riley announced a new era for the Miami Heat after acquiring two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo in a trade, signaling the team's commitment to winning despite no guarantees.
- The Heat aim to integrate Antetokounmpo's versatile, dominant playstyle into their system, likely adjusting their offense to include more half-court sets like pick-and-rolls and post-ups.
- Miami's shooting remains a concern, as key players including Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo are not strong shooters, though the team has some reliable three-point shooters in Andrew Wiggins, Davion Mitchell, and others.
- Riley is also pursuing a potential reunion with LeBron James to bolster playmaking, though James’s shooting struggles last season could pose challenges.
- Antetokounmpo expressed enthusiasm for Miami's coaching style and the challenge ahead, acknowledging his recent injury history but emphasizing his desire to push himself to the next level in Miami.
