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J.R. Smith and 4 other free agents who can improve the Heat’s 3-point shooting

By Joseph Zapata

June 19, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith (5) moves the ball against Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) in the second half in game seven of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
June 19, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith (5) moves the ball against Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) in the second half in game seven of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 23, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Marvin Williams (2) reacts after scoring during the second half in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs against the Miami Heat at Time Warner Cable Arena. Hornets win 96-80. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 23, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Marvin Williams (2) reacts after scoring during the second half in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs against the Miami Heat at Time Warner Cable Arena. Hornets win 96-80. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Marvin Williams

Possibly the best option for the Heat, Marvin Williams could completely change the identity of this team.

As a power forward with a proven outside presence, Williams would allow the Heat to move Bosh back to his original center position, and give this team the ability to really spread the floor. If the Heat are trying to adapt to the current style of modern basketball, Williams is their best option.

Williams shot 40.2 percent from beyond the arc last season and averaged 1.9 made three-pointers per game; both of which were career highs.

However, signing Williams would force the Heat to depend on Bosh’s ability to stay healthy, which is obviously a huge risk. He’s definitely a tempting option, but it’ll be feast or famine with Williams at the four and Bosh back at the five.

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