About this episode
The Miami Heat are at a crossroads: Should Jimmy Butler increase his playing time or focus on being more aggressive in fewer games to gear up for the playoffs? This episode explores the strategic decisions facing the Heat, including the debate over backup center roles for Thomas Bryant, Kevin Love, and Kalil Wear behind Bam Adebayo. We also analyze Terry Rozier's expected contributions to the Heat's offense and discuss whether the team can defy low preseason expectations to become a top 4 seed in the Eastern Conference. Concerns about Kalil Wear's motor and conditioning as he transitions to the NBA are also on the table. Join Wes Goldberg and David Ramil for an engaging discussion on the Miami Heat's potential path to success and the key players who could make a difference. 0:00 Intro 0:15 Miami Heat's Sixth Man Dilemma 3:10 Kevin Love's Role in Miami Heat 7:49 Miami Heat's Strategic Player Positioning 12:16 Managing Expectations for Kel'el Ware 17:29 Balancing Scoring and Assists for Miami Heat Guards 22:28 Miami Heat's Potential to Overachieve 25:57 Thomas Bryant's Role and Limitations 28:11 Concerns About Player's Motor and Conditioning Become a Locked On Heat Insider on Subtext! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonheat For your next listen, check out the Locked On NBA podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. BetterHelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Rediscover your curiosity with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA today to get 10% off your first month. FanDuel You can start the season with a big return on FanDuel. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet and you’ll get started with TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS - guaranteed ! Visit FANDUEL.COM t o get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.