Grading the Miami Heat a quarter through the season

By Simon Smith | Dec 7, 2016

Nov 1, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Johnson (8) celebrates after making a three point basket against the Sacramento Kings during overtime at American Airlines Arena. The Miami Heat defeat the Sacramento Kings 108-96 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /

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Rodney McGruder

Season numbers: 6.3 PPG, 3.4 RPG, 1.1 APG, 40.9 FG%, 33.3 3P%, 24.3 MPG, 20 GP

McGruder was the last player to make the 15-man Heat roster, and has demonstrated the reasons the Heat called him up from their D-league affiliate.

His primary strengths are defence and three-point shooting, and McGruder has performed more than admirably in these departments.

And with the growing injury list, McGruder has averaged a whopping 33.8 minutes per game. For a D-league call up, this is quite impressive.

When the Heat returns to full strength, McGruder’s minutes are likely to decrease significantly. But in the meantime, this extended court time should pay off down the road.

Grade: B-

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