Reminder That Miami Heat Scouting And Development Still The Best There Is

Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson (0) celebrates his three-point basket with forward Justise Winslow (20)(David Richard-USA TODAY Sports)
Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson (0) celebrates his three-point basket with forward Justise Winslow (20)(David Richard-USA TODAY Sports) /
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Miami Heat: Guys Are Typically At There Very Best While In The 305

Winslow is on his third different team since leaving Miami, while Richardson now resides in his fourth different city since leaving the 305. While adverse circumstances have gone into the situations of both of these guys here, there is one fact that remains.

On more occasions than not, a player’s best ball will be played when or if they are a part of the Miami Heat’s organization. That also speaks towards the core notion.

That’s the one that basically echoes the fact that the Miami Heat’s development program and ability to empower players to be their best selves is unmatched—certainly in the NBA but perhaps, in all of professional sports.

You always hope that guys that you rooted for will always land on their feet, heck, even perhaps back in Miami at some point (Hey Goran!, Hey Josh!, Hey Justise!), but it goes to show that every team and franchise isn’t this team and franchise.

At this point, it’s a fact that goes without saying. Yes, a “fact”.

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But it’s also and always worth a mention. Hopefully and again, these guys all find a way to get back to a high level of play, even if it isn’t the one that they saw while living, playing, and thriving in South Beach.