2 Point guards the Miami Heat will definitely regret not signing

Tyus Jones

Turnovers inevitably happen when trying to get teammates the ball, but Tyus Jones blends the importance of taking care of the ball and threading the needle in PnR scenarios.

Jones was labeled the best backup point guard in the league for years. Those days are in the rearview as he started 66 out of 66 games played for the Washington Wizards last year. One could argue that the Wizards are not the best indicator of what an NBA starter is, but in Jones' new location, Phoenix, he should still be starting. (Sorry, Bradley Beal, it's time to come off the bench if you want to win). Jones injects life into any stagnant offense.

Over the last six seasons, Jones has been in about the 90th percentile in turnover percentage. Jones is one of the safest players with the rock in his hand; he's an extension of the coach out there. Jones's steady play keeps the offense flowing: he's not a ball stopper that kills flow. Ball movement is essential in any offense, but especially an offense that doesn't have a superstar scorer. The Heat would've benefited from bringing Jones on board at his $3M/1yr contract.

The addition of Jones lessens the burden on the aging Jimmy Butler. Butler's approach to the regular season is well documented these days; having a floor general who made his life easier would help ensure Butler's readiness for the playoffs.

Jones is a point guard who won't beat himself with a magnificent touch on his floaters. The Heat shot 63.1% from the rim last year; that chilling number ranked 25/30. Jones ranked 2nd in floater talent after Jalen Brunson last year. The 6-foot-1 guard would boost the finishing numbers as he was much more efficient around the basket than Terry Rozier or Tyler Herro.