With the NBA Draft drawing closer, and the Miami Heat owning the 14th pick, we take a look at some notable selections at that spot over the years.
When the 2016-17 NBA season began and the Miami Heat started out 11-30, the hopes of obtaining the first overall pick in the draft began to swell. However, Dion Waiters emerged and the Heat finished the season doing the inverse, going 30-11 to finish 41-41.
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The ending of the season, while amazing, lead the Heat to the 14th pick in the lottery and effectively dashed any hopes of securing a franchise player, despite what could be a deep draft.
While most basketball fans see a late pick as a negative, there have been some gems found with the 14th pick that indicate the possibility of finding something good there.
Sure, a team’s chances of finding a franchise-altering talent are higher near the top of the draft, but as we’ve seen through history, you can still find All Stars in the middle of the first round.
Here’s a look at a few guys that the No. 14 pick has produced over the years.