Miami Heat: Defining KZ Okpala’s Role In The Rotation… Skeleton Key & Enigma

Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives against KZ Okpala #4(Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives against KZ Okpala #4(Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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KZ Okpala #4 of the Miami Heat dunks against the Milwaukee Bucks(Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

The Miami Heat have a very unique situation on their hands, one that some might actually refer to as a problem. While beauty is in the eye of the beholder, it is a fair question to wonder exactly what it is that’s being seen.

That would be one… KZ Okpala. A very unique specimen, from a physically built and basketball skills perspective, there was a ton of excitement when the Heat landed the do-everything forward from Stanford in the 2019 NBA Draft.

That buzz and excitement has now faded though, as fans are eager to see a major leap in the offensive department from the third-year forward. That leads to a question.

What will his rotational role be with the Miami Heat in this upcoming season. And there is one for him.

While there are still a few things yet to be seen about Okpala and his continued development, there are conclusions that can be drawn right now. However, the questions about him on the offensive end are, again, still more than fair.