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Miami Heat: 3 former Heat players who would fit perfectly

By Jack Simone

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 06: Jae Crowder #99 of the Miami Heat reacts to a three point basket during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Four of the 2020 NBA Finals at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on October 6, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 06: Jae Crowder #99 of the Miami Heat reacts to a three point basket during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Four of the 2020 NBA Finals at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on October 6, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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Jae Crowder #99 of the Miami Heat goes down on the court during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images) /

Former Miami Heat players who would fit well on the roster: Jae Crowder

Losing Jar Crowder last summer was a heartbreaker for the Miami Heat. He would be an amazing fit with the team they have assembled for this season.

Pat Riley did a great job of adding players who play a specific brand of basketball. That brand is tough, hard-nosed players who leave it all on the court.

That description fits Crowder to a tee. His entire game is based on playing hard at all times and doing whatever it takes to win.

He would be able to play a very similar role for the Heat to the one he did during their 2020 Finals run. He was a big-time glue guy for that roster and played super valuable minutes throughout the postseason.

Similar to Richardson, Crowder would provide great wing depth for the Heat. However, he could also be inserted into the starting lineup at the four.

Crowder is a great 3&D player who would be able to space the floor for Bam Adebayo. He and PJ Tucker have very similar playstyles, but teams are always looking for more 3&D players to add to their rosters.

Instead, Crowder will be playing in Phoenix once again this year, looking to make it three Finals appearances in a row. It’s a shame Miami wasn’t able to keep him around last year.

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