9 Big Men Heat Could Sign to Potentially Replace Hassan Whiteside

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6. Dirk Nowitzki

Dirk Nowitzki Miami Heat

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Already a legend in his own right, the 38-year-old 7-footer has proven he still has what it takes to make an impact in today’s NBA. Nowitzki is still a knockdown shooter with a respectable scoring average and is currently a free agent.

Unfortunately for teams looking to get their hands on him, reports suggest that Nowitzki “intends to sign a multi-year deal with the Mavericks” once free agency officially begins. Regardless, where there’s a will, there’s a way and Riley should at least attempt to reach out to the German-born superstar. Nowitzki would fit into any team’s system and immediately make a difference, particularly on the offensive end, where the Heat need help.

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Grant is a life-long Miami Heat fan hailing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. His earliest Heat memories involve Eddie Jones going off on opponents and hoping he'd become the next Michael Jordan. When that didn't pan out, a guy named Dwyane Wade came to Miami and Grant's fandom turned to obsession. He graduated with an English degree from the University of Central Florida and currently resides in Los Angeles.