Top 10 Priorities for the Miami Heat This Offseason: Part 2

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8. Groom Justise Winslow and Josh Richardson

Justise Winslow and Josh Richardson

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This past season, rookies Justise Winslow and Josh Richardson bursted onto the scene and played pivotal roles down the stretch of Miami’s playoff run. They each brought their own set of value and skills to the table, with Richardson emerging as a three-point specialist and Winslow establishing himself as an elite defender and high-efficiency role player.

As both players enter their second season with the team, the Heat must find a way to groom them into becoming more well-rounded pieces for the team. With Winslow’s ability as a defender and a quality stretch forward and Richardson’s sharp-shooting skills, both young players can and likely will play much larger roles moving forward. It’s up to the coaching staff and the veterans of the team to help these guys hone their skills and morph into the players that they are fully capable of becoming.

Next: Bring in Three-Point Specialists

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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.