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Miami Heat Roundtable: What does Justise Winslow’s future look like?

By Allana Tachauer

WASHINGTON, D.C. - OCTOBER 5: Justise Winslow #20 of the Miami Heat looks on during a pre-season game against Washington Wizards on October 5, 2018 at Capital One Arena, in Washington, D.C. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, D.C. - OCTOBER 5: Justise Winslow #20 of the Miami Heat looks on during a pre-season game against Washington Wizards on October 5, 2018 at Capital One Arena, in Washington, D.C. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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MIAMI, FL – September 24: Justice Winslow #20 of the Miami Heat poses for a potrait during NBA Media Day on September 24, 2018 at the American Airlines Area in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: Copyright NBAE 2018 (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL – September 24: Justice Winslow #20 of the Miami Heat poses for a potrait during NBA Media Day on September 24, 2018 at the American Airlines Area in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: Copyright NBAE 2018 (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images) /

So should the Miami Heat give up on looking at the fourth year as a shooter?

Ebrahim: Yes. I don’t know how many more ways to say it. With Ellington still on the team, Duncan Robinson possibly joining the rotation, and Dion Waiters supposedly to come back at some point this year,  the team has enough shooters and shouldn’t have to rely on Winslow filling that role. Like I said before, I would prefer him concentrating on certain parts of his game and becoming more of a specialist now, instead of being this jack-of-all-trades. If he’s embracing the point guard role, then let him reduce his concentration on that wing shooter role. Would it be great for him to pass it off to Olynyk, take the handoff, use the screen and pop up from deep? Sure. But I’m tired of the days of seeing him camp on the wing, shoot his shot, and watch it clank off the side of the rim…

Leniart: Head coach Erik Spoelstra and the rest of the Heat coaching staff should lower their expectations a bit when it comes to Winslow’s shooting. At the same time, he needs to continue to improve in this area. I think he will. It would not be fair to write him off just four years into his NBA career. If Winslow cannot become a more serious threat to shoot the ball, however, I think his role on this team will be reduced – especially considering the number of options Miami has at the guard position.

Eyrich: No. Winslow can get buckets and there is never a good enough reason to not at least keep it open as an option. If he found some rhythm in his shot, he could have some a scary game.

Johnson: Look, Hassan Whiteside has showed a continued interest in improving his range. As long as he contributes in the areas he can impact the most, adding a jump shot is a welcomed option. The same standard should go for Winslow. His strengths lie elsewhere, but if he can develop a jumper, even if it comes a year from now, go for it.

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