Miami Heat big board 4.0: Final update before the NBA Draft

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Mar 17, 2017; Greenville, SC, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Jayson Tatum (0) handles the ball against Troy Trojans forward DeVon Walker (25) during the second half in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Jayson Tatum, SF, Duke (No change)

Miami lacks two things on the perimeter–length and scoring. Jayson Tatum provides both of those things, plus the added versatility to potentially play both forwards spots. Tatum rose up draft boards as Duke handed him more and more scoring responsibilities and he lived up to the task. He doesn’t have the high-end athleticism of Josh Jackson, but he’s a more polished offensively where Jackson still has question marks. Tatum would immediately improve the Heat’s spacing, and could complement Justise Winslow as a dynamic, switchy forward duo.

4. Jonathan Isaac, PF, Florida State (No change)

Of all the players who can play power forward in this draft, Jonathan Isaac fits next to Hassan Whiteside better than any. He’s a long, versatile defender who would be able to thrive on the perimeter as well as near the rim, but he wouldn’t have to bang bodies with bruising centers thanks to Whiteside’s presence. While there are some concerns about Isaac’s ball handling and shot creation, those won’t play as much of a factor since it would be Dragic (and maybe Waiters) driving and kicking. Isaac’s spot up 3-point shooting would allow him to take advantage from the corners, and give the Heat more spacing on offense.

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