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Miami Heat: 3 cheap point guards to target in free agency

By Jack Simone

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 20: Alex Caruso #4 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball guarded by Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat at Staples Center on February 20, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. 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 Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 20: Alex Caruso #4 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball guarded by Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat at Staples Center on February 20, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. 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 Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) /
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Alex Caruso #4 of the Los Angeles Lakers while playing the Dallas Mavericks (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images) /

Miami Heat point guard target #3: Alex Caruso

If the Miami Heat want to add a steady mix of shooting and defense Alex Caruso should be near the top of their list. He provided both those things for the Lakers last year.

Though many fans choose to view Caruso as nothing more than a meme, he’s turned himself into a quality NBA player. He possesses the exact skills that every team is looking for nowadays.

One of the biggest draws with signing Caruso is that he doesn’t need a huge role in order to be effective. He can thrive in whatever role he is given.

Last season, Caruso averaged 6.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game. He shot 43.6% from the field and 40.1% from three-point range.

In addition, his defense is one of his best assets. Though it may not be the first thing people think of, it just might be his best trait.

The Lakers finished with the best defensive rating in the NBA last season. This was the case despite both LeBron James and Anthony Davis missing significant time.

Out of all Lakers players who played at least 30 games, Caruso finished with the second-best defensive rating (101.7). On top of that, he ended the year with the 10th best defensive rating based on these qualifications in the entire league.

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Prying him away from the Lakers could prove to be tough, but it’s certainly worth a shot. The Miami Heat would add reliable shooting and a strong defensive presence to their backcourt with this signing.

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