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

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Feb 25, 2017; Clemson, SC, USA; Florida State Seminoles forward Jonathan Isaac (1) looks to pass the ball while being defended by Clemson Tigers guard Shelton Mitchell (4) during the first half at Littlejohn Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 25, 2017; Clemson, SC, USA; Florida State Seminoles forward Jonathan Isaac (1) looks to pass the ball while being defended by Clemson Tigers guard Shelton Mitchell (4) during the first half at Littlejohn Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
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March 18, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Lauri Markkanen (10) moves the ball against Saint Mary’s Gaels center Evan Fitzner (21) during the first half in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
March 18, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Lauri Markkanen (10) moves the ball against Saint Mary’s Gaels center Evan Fitzner (21) during the first half in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

7. Lauri Markkanen, PF, Arizona (No change)

Markkanen is the perfect stretch-4 to pair next to Hassan Whiteside. He might be the best shooter in the draft, and the space he provides would create more room for Goran Dragic to drive and kick. Whiteside, with his rim protection and rebounding, covers up for Markkanen’s main weaknesses.

Read More: Why drafting Markkanen makes sense for the Heat 

8. Dennis Smith Jr., PG, N.C. State (No change)

Dennis Smith Jr. is crazy athletic, and will be able to get to the rim at the NBA level. He needs some work to purify his game if he’s going to be a lead guard but, if selected by the Heat, he could learn from Goran Dragic while being a scorer off the bench. Smith as the potential to develop into a franchise point guard.

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