Miami Heat: Max Strus Should Start Seeking Out Smaller Mismatches

Miami Heat: Max Strus Should Start Seeking Out Smaller Mismatches

Predominantly, Strus’ offensive production is predicated on his off-ball fluidity. He presents an ability to fly off of screens which compliments a quick and unflappable shooting release.

With defenses fully respecting his outside specialty, it’s often led to scenarios where Max puts the ball on the floor, bursts through high screen-and-roll actions, and attacks defenses off the drive.

It’s no longer in question that Strus can create his imprint on the game in a multitude of ways and his current Miami Heat role as a spot-up threat should remain stationary in that fashion.

Nonetheless, there’s always room for development, even for a player that gets all of his stuff going based on his one special dimension.

The next variation of Strus’ game should be to lean towards using his 6’5” 216-pound frame to gain leverage. To expand further, this includes creating mismatch opportunities against smaller defenders.

MAX STRUS IS CAPABLE ENOUGH TO ADD A CERTAIN PERSPECTIVE TO HIS GAME 

It was mentioned earlier that Strus has the quickness to fly past defenders, but to add the deceptive strength of a prototypical guard-forward build is a situation that’s worth exploring.

Finding favorable matchups for Strus to use his physical prowess as an advantage would take his game to an even greater level.