Miami Heat: Caleb Martin Deserves 2022 NBA Dunk Contest Bid
By Isiah Curry
It wasn’t to be for the Miami Heat, trying to withstand an uber-competitive Memphis Grizzlies team on Monday, as they dropped the first of a three-game homestand at FTX arena. Searching for momentum after falling to 14-11, the Heat will look to contend with several injuries across their roster.
Nonetheless, there have been a few bright spots for Miami and albeit losing four of their last five outings. Most especially, it’s been from their second unit.
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They’ve showcased great energy for a Heat team that’s needed it most and the spotlight goes no further than one of Miami’s two-way talents, Caleb Martin.
A defiant, yet highly confident wing player, Martin has given the Heat some valuable minutes as a rotational piece with enough versatility to run the floor, defend, and shoot open perimeter shots. As a slasher, he’s also capable of putting it on the floor to attack, often attempting close shots and not seeking to avoid contact.