The Miami Heat have officially signed Marcus Garrett to a two-way contract. The 6-5 combo guard impressed everybody during Summer League, and many believed this signing was inevitable.
Garrett is the first two-way player the Heat signed for this season. The team will have one two-way spot left, but who they will use it on is currently up in the air.
It was widely believed that the Heat would look to sign DeJon Jarreau to a two-way deal, but the Pacers swooped in and stole him away. Regardless, the Garrett signing will be great for both parties involved.
Since Garrett is now officially a member of the Miami Heat, how can he make an impact? What does the signing mean for both him and the Heat as a team?
What does the Marcus Garrett signing mean for the Miami Heat: Extra guard depth
If it weren’t obvious, having another guard on the roster will help provide some depth at the position. Gabe Vincent is the go-to backup point guard, but Garrett will certainly make an impact, too.
By having an extra guard on the roster, the Heat have more options if something doesn’t work out. His defense and playmaking will certainly come in handy.
Before Miami signed Garrett, their point guard rotation consisted of Kyle Lowry, Gabe Vincent, and, kind of, Tyler Herro. While those three can handle the duties, everyone needs a break and having Garrett as an extra option is super important.
He will also be the only defensive-minded guard on the roster, though Lowry is a solid defender. The depth he brings to the Miami Heat will be invaluable, even if he can only play 50 games with the team.