2 Point guards the Miami Heat will definitely regret not signing

Monte Morris

Speaking of the Heat's established backcourt, Tyler Herro and Terry Rozier have similarities that don't appear at the surface. Both guards instinctively score first, and neither finishes at the rim at an elite level. Bringing one of the two off the bench will smooth out the Heat's rotation and provide one of them a chance to demolish second-unit players. Signing Monte Morris could have made that path much simpler.

Like Jones, Morris does not turn the ball over. He holds the NCAA all-time single-season assists-to-turnover ratio at 5.17. He did this in Flint during his high school days, where he was named 2013 Mr. Basketball. He continues his stellar, grounded play at the highest level.

The Heat haven't had a problem with turnovers, as they ranked 13th in turnover percentage last year, but they still have a stale offense. The Heat love to shoot mid-range shots (#1 in midrange frequency) and watch their star players go one-on-one. In 2003, that was the typical Tracy McGrady experience, and he was like a star at the Apollo, averaging 32 points a game that year, but times have changed.

Less ball sticking is ideal in 2024, and Morris aids any team in that area. He is not a prolific driver, so he won't create a ton of advantages collapsing the defense like that, but Morris makes extra passes and gives up good shots for great shots. That type of synergy ignites teams, and the ball starts flying around so much that advantages are organically created.

Morris is a good finisher at the basket. Besides a one-off season last year (he only played 33 games), Morris has shot over 60% at the basket every year of his career. He is constantly ranking in the 85th percentile amongst guards.

Morris is a knockdown 39% 3-point shooter for his career. You know what you're getting from him as a coach. His steady play could've helped Miami clear the path for Herro or Rozier to become the sixth man. Even while missing out on Tyus Jones and Monte Morris, one of the Heat guards might still find themselves playing that Clippers Lou Williams role before the season ends.