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

By Wes Goldberg

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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Apr 3, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Zach Collins (32) dunks the ball against North Carolina Tar Heels guard Nate Britt (0) during the first half in the championship game of the 2017 NCAA Men’s Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 3, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Zach Collins (32) dunks the ball against North Carolina Tar Heels guard Nate Britt (0) during the first half in the championship game of the 2017 NCAA Men’s Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports /

11. Zach Collins, C, Gonzaga (Prev. 12)

Collins, another near 7-footer, doesn’t have the pure shooting stroke of Markkanen, but he’s NBA-ready defensively. Collins can walk in and start defending opposing 4s and smaller 5s, rebound his position and knock down a few open shots. He’s the best two-way stretch-5 in this class.

The only reason he ranks behind Markkanen is because 3-point shooting is such a premium. However, Collins has higher upside on the defensive end and versatility at his position.

12. OG Anunoby, F, Indiana (Prev. 10)

He tore his ACL early in the college basketball season, but was arguably a top-10 pick before the injury. If the Heat feel comfortable with his health and can wait on his recovery, they could grab the steal of the draft in the middle of the first round. Anunoby is potentially a lock-down perimeter defender with length and athleticism to pair nicely next to Justise Winslow.

Anunoby and Winslow could become the league’s most dominant perimeter defense duo, and both have upside on the offensive end of the ball. It just comes down to his injuries, and his recent slide down draft boards could indicate that some teams are worried.

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