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Oct 30, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Miami Heat center Jimmy Butler (22) stands between Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) and center Khris Middleton (22) after a foul in the fourth quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 30, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Miami Heat center Jimmy Butler (22) stands between Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) and center Khris Middleton (22) after a foul in the fourth quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 30, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra looks on in the second quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 30, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra looks on in the second quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

The Heat are posting a job online for a player they need. Write the job description.

Azam: Seeking NBA-level point guard with experience dribbling the ball up the court without getting stripped:

Qualifications:

  • Ability to handle traps without panicking and turning the ball over essential
  • Three-point shooting ability is a major plus
  • Ability to attack the rim without supervision (screens)
  • Must be able to defend at the point of attack
  • Must work well with others; ability to throw alley-oop lobs without maiming teammates a plus

Stephanie: Seeking a reliable and consistent NBA-level point guard with high-level court awareness and playmaking skills.

Qualifications:

  • A high basketball IQ
  • Ability to be a playmaker and be selfless on the court
  • Three-point shooting ability
  • Ability to play offense and defense
  • Ability to bring the ball up without getting trapped and turn the ball over
  • Ability to create screens

Noah: Seeking veteran point guard with ball-handling and playmaking skills to start or play a key bench role for the Miami Heat

  • Previous experience as a starter recommended
  • Must be a capable defender
  • High basketball IQ
  • 3-point shooting ability recommended

Leo: Seeking a high-level playmaking NBA point guard with the capability of being a force on both ends of the floor.

  • Preferably under the age of 37
  • Committed, strong defender
  • Track record of being a capable three-point scorer
  • Top-level vision and distance-passing ability

António: Seeking an active, hungry NBA point guard to fill a spot of high responsibility on our team. Candidates must be:

  • Able to create shots inside for himself and attract defensive attention (mandatory)
  • At least a laterally mobile defender who won’t get stuck on every screen or let his man blow by
  • A willing shooter from three
  • If possible, at least 6-foot-4