1 Pro and 1 Con from Each Player on the Miami Heat’s 2023-24 Current Roster

Nikola Jovic:

Pro: The young Serbian is a very unique player. There are few athletes in the NBA who can handle and shoot the ball at a high level at his height (6-foot-10). Nikola Jovic plays like a guard and moves like one. He’s the kind of modern player teams are looking for and, if he pans out, could be a versatile weapon that fits in almost any lineup.

Con: Jovic presents some intangible skills that are rare for a player his size, but the question of age still sneaks into the equation. He seems to be a great player who’s produced overseas and has ample professional experience, but his production hasn’t been the same under the NBA or even G-League lights. The Heat are in win-now mode and a player like Jovic who still needs time to develop may hurt Miami’s depth later in the season.

Jaime Jaquez Jr.:

Pro: Jaime Jaquez Jr. has a track record of playing whatever role the team needs of him. When he needed to be the leading scorer at UCLA, that’s exactly what he did, and when he needed to take a backseat to focus on defense, Jaquez understood that. He can be a crucial player for the Heat’s run this season, once he gets comfortable in the system and is able to find where he fits best with the coaching staff. Jaquez will find a way to be impactful and is willing to do whatever it takes to win games.

Con: When any player transitions from college to professional sports, the two main differences are speed and strength. Jaquez shouldn’t have a problem being physical since he thrives from playing through contact and does an outstanding job at feeling his defender’s weak point on offense. He’s going to have to adjust to the speed of the game, especially when he’s tasked with guarding ball handlers on the perimeter. Jaquez has a certain touch when it comes to deflections, but counter moves in the NBA are going to be much more difficult to stop than in college.

Orlando Robinson:

Pro: Last season was Orlando Robinson’s first in a Heat uniform. He was a 22-year-old rookie who spent some time with Miami’s G-League team. During that time he averaged 18.5 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks. He was also nominated to the All-Summer League first-team after recording 29.3 points and 9.3 rebounds in a handful of games this summer. The 7-footer surely has value to a team that needs depth at the center position. If all goes well, he could end up being Adebayo’s primary backup.

Con: There isn’t too much room for error with a team that’s hunting for a title, so developing players can’t be their main focus. It’s unclear if Robinson is ready for a nightly role in the NBA, and his inexperience may cause problems if the Heat have to rely on him later on in the season.