The Miami Heat got the biggest steal of the NBA Draft in Justise Winslow, who they were able to draft with the No. 10 overall pick. He has the potential to be a superstar in this league, but he's still just 19 years old and will need some time to adjust to the NBA game. So, what can Heat fans expect from him this season?
Winslow won't be in the starting lineup on opening night, and will probably only start if Dwyane Wade or Luol Deng are hurt - but that doesn't mean he won't have a huge impact.
Miami is relying on him and Gerald Green to provide them with much needed wing depth, but Green's limited skill set and Winslow's versatility will give the rookie the chance to jump Green as the Heat's sixth man as the season progresses and he gets more comfortable at the NBA level.
He has the athleticism and strength (6'6", 220 lbs.) to match up with the level of physicality in the NBA, and while he's a slash-first wing, he developed a consistent long-range jumper at Duke (41.8 percent) that will make him a threat everywhere on the floor. Winslow is also an excellent defender (1.3 steals, 1.0 block per game), which is a skill that translates well from the college level to the pros.
All in all, Winslow's all-around game on both ends of the floor will allow him to develop into a star for the Heat very quickly. The Heat will bring him along slowly, but once Winslow has adjusted to the pace of the NBA and has a firm grasp on their system (which he picked up very quickly at Duke), Erik Spolestra and Pat Riley will take the reins off of him and give him major minutes.
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