4. Goran Dragic
After signing a near-max deal worth $90 million over five years, Goran Dragic has been a major disappointment.
Dragic was viewed as the Heat’s center piece as they continued to move on in the post-LeBron James era. However, it’s not just that Dragic hasn’t been the team’s main offensive weapon, it’s that he’s clearly low on the pecking order.
The Slovenian point guard is averaging just 11.7 points and 5.3 assists per game. After being acquired at the trade deadline last February, Dragic impressed in 26 starts with the Heat during the 2014-15 season, averaging 16.6 points and 5.3 assists on 50.2 percent from the field.
However, that was in the absence of Chris Bosh. With Bosh back in the fold, Dragic hasn’t been aggressive on the offensive end. The 29-year-old ranks fourth on the team in scoring and fifth in free throws attempts.
In order for the Heat to take that next step from top-tier team to an elite one, they need their big signing to play like a big star.
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