Miami Heat: 2 ways to improve three-point shooting next season

MIAMI, FL - APRIL 01: Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat attempts a three-point shot during the first half against the Golden State Warriors at American Airlines Arena on April 1, 2021 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.(Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - APRIL 01: Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat attempts a three-point shot during the first half against the Golden State Warriors at American Airlines Arena on April 1, 2021 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.(Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)
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Max Strus #31 and Gabe Vincent #2 of the Miami Heat celebrate against the Denver Nuggets (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Miami Heat path to improving shooting: Re-sign/build-up role players

Despite their poor shooting numbers, the Miami Heat do have some shooters on the roster. The key this offseason will be to retain them and give them larger roles.

First and foremost, Duncan Robinson could have an even bigger role than he already does. He does so much within the offense, but he only averaged 13.1 points last year.

The Miami Heat could look to give him even more shots every game. By making him an even bigger threat than he already is from three-point range, they would certainly solidify themselves as a better three-point shooting team.

In addition, they had some other players on the roster last year who could turn into three-point snipers. The names to take note of in that regard are Max Strus, Gabe Vincent, and Omer Yurtseven.

Strus showed the ability to shoot the three-ball super well last year. He’s always been an efficient three-point shooter but could help the team even more if given a larger role.

As for Vincent and Yurtseven, neither got much playing time last year. However, if they can turn themselves into even better shooters than they are not, the Miami Heat could stand to give them more minutes.

Vincent showed his capabilities from range during Nigeria’s upset of Team USA. He scored 21 points and nailed six threes.

Yurtseven is a center, but his ability to space the floor would help the Miami Heat a ton. If he can show enough improvement to garner rotational minutes, Miami’s floor spacing, and shooting, would greatly improve.