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A disappointing 2021 NBA playoff exit has made the Miami Heat go all out in the offseason in a bid to shore up their lineup ahead of the 2021-22 season. For a team that reached the 2020 NBA Finals, a first-round sweep was unacceptable.
Their offseason additions show promise as players that can influence the game on both ends of the court have been brought it. The Miami Heat were in a similar conundrum as the LA Lakers as they could not get any production offensively outside of Jimmy Butler. Butler's poor shooting was the Heat's downfall as they struggled to get points on the score sheet.
The Miami Heat had a horrid record from beyond the arc for a team hoping to compete for a championship. They finished the 2020-21 season ranked 19th in three-point with 35.8%.
Even as the Miami Heat have more scoring options heading into the new season, floor spacing is still not a strength. We can appreciate the effort to strengthen their defense with the introduction of PJ Tucker. However, he will not be so much of a contributor offensively.
As we look forward to the start of the 2021-22 NBA season, here are the top five shooters on the Miami Heat roster.
#5 Markieff Morris
The Miami Heat acquired Markieff Morris in free agency after he spent a season and a half with the LA Lakers. He had a few standout performances on both ends of the court during LeBron James' absence.
As deadly as Markieff can be from beyond the arc, he has cold spells that could hurt the Miami Heat on occasion. During the 2020 playoffs, he shot an impressive 42% from deep while averaging 3.3 attempts. Unfortunately, his 2020-21 campaign was not as impressive as he ended the season shooting 31% from three-point range.
While he is not a regular sharpshooter, Markieff can be a significant contributor for the Miami Heat.
#4 Tyler Herro
Tyler Herro was on course to be one of the most lethal 3-point shooters in the league based on his performance during his rookie season. The Miami Heat had high hopes for him as he could have potentially been their go-to three-point shooter.
However, he struggled to find his range in his sophomore year. He shot 36% from deep compared to his 38.9% during his rookie season. If Herro puts in work during the offseason, he could be a significant threat from deep for the Miami Heat, and perhaps shoot over 40% given his fine shooting form.
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#3 Victor Oladipo
Victor Oladipo has had it rough the past couple of seasons. He ended up with the Miami Heat after being bounced around the league mainly because of his injury woes.
In the last three seasons, Oladipo has featured in 88 games out of a potential 227 due to his inability to stay healthy. Teams have opted out of taking a chance on him as no one is sure of his durability. However, the Miami Heat could have an adept three-point shooter if he makes a full recovery and stays healthy.
So far, he has played only four games for the Miami Heat and shot 37.2% from deep. Before that, he featured in twenty games for the Houston Rockets and shot 40.7% from behind the arc. He is easily one of the best shooters on the Heat's roster, but he will need to get healthy first.
#2 Kyle Lowry
The Miami Heat won the race for the Toronto Raptors' veteran guard in free agency. Several teams were swarming to acquire the then free agent, but he decided to ply his trade at South beach.
Kyle Lowry is a great two-way player and could impact the game in several ways. He will undoubtedly be the second scoring option behind Butler. His being in the supporting cast is a great boost for the Miami Heat as he is a better three-point shooter than Butler.
During the 2020-21 season, he shot an effective 39.6% with an average of 7.2 attempts per game. The 2019 champion will undoubtedly add to the Miami Heat's shooting strength.
#1 Duncan Robinson
The Miami Heat have an elite three-point shooter in Duncan Robinson. Although his efficiency dropped in the 2020-21 season, he still shot over 40% from deep.
Robinson would need to find himself and re-create his 2019-20 form where he shot 44.6% from beyond the arc while attempting 8.3 shots per game. The Miami Heat will rank better in the 3-point standings if he steps up his game during the 2021-22 season.
