Miami Heat 2016-17 player preview: Goran Dragic

Apr 20, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic (7) dribbles the ball as Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) defends during the first quarter in game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 20, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic (7) dribbles the ball as Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) defends during the first quarter in game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 20, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic (7) shoots the ball against the Charlotte Hornets in game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs during the second quarter at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

What Dragic doesn’t do well

Although it’s not a glaring weakness, Dragic’s perimeter shooting is one area that can be cause for concern. Last season, Dragic hit at a 31.9 percent clip from the three-point line. These attempts made up 28.7 percent of his total attempts, which is certainly not ideal. Further, per NBA.com, field goal attempts classified as a jump shot were converted at a 33.9 percent clip. The main summation from all this is that Dragic’s outside game is certainly not a strength.

Furthermore, Dragic has not shown a great ability to play off the ball. Granted, this will not be the case as often as often as last season. But with Dion Waiters, Tyler Johnson and Josh Richardson all having the ability to handle the ball, Dragic needs to be more versatile on the offensive end. It will naturally give the Heat more options and less predictability when it comes to attacking the defence.