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Miami Heat: Which minimum type players should they invest in?

By John Jablonka

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 30: Bam Adebayo #13, Dwyane Wade #3, Dion Waiters #11, and James Johnson #16 look on during the second half of the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on March 30, 2019 in New York City. 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. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 30: Bam Adebayo #13, Dwyane Wade #3, Dion Waiters #11, and James Johnson #16 look on during the second half of the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on March 30, 2019 in New York City. 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. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 14: Markieff Morris #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives against Darren Collison #2 of the Indiana Pacers in the first half of the game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 14, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Pacers won 108-106. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using the photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 14: Markieff Morris #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives against Darren Collison #2 of the Indiana Pacers in the first half of the game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 14, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Pacers won 108-106. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using the photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Markieff Morris

When you look at Markieff Morris’ career it is like he is made for the Miami Heat. Similarly to Johnson, he spent his career being on a number of teams, three to be specific.

The majority of his career he spent coming off the bench as he puts up 11.6 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.7 assists. Although, he had a down year with the Oklahoma City Thunder merely averaging 6.5 points and 3.8 rebounds.

What would Morris provide for the Heat?

Morris has the ability to play the wing or as a big. He will be able to come in as a backup for either Bam Adebayo or Josh Richardson. Morris would provide further scoring off the bench and some interior defense.

Over the last couple of years in his career, he has developed a consistent 34 percent from downtown. Having another big with the ability to stretch the floor will provide more spacing and more room other players to operate in.

I mentioned Morris could be similar to Johnson. Let’s hope it’s like very similar. What would that mean for Morris? Well, it means potentially career-high in points, rebounds, assists, and 3-point percentage. But, let’s hope the Heat wouldn’t offer him a big contract.

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