As the Miami Heat tries to make the most of this preseason, John Crotty understands how important these games are.
Not only because Crotty played 11 seasons in the NBA, but because he’s also entering his first season as the Heat’s television analyst and the preseason represents the first time he’s calling live games in his new position. Three preseason games down, three to go starting with Monday’s home matchup against the Orlando Magic.
“I think it’s been very valuable,” Crotty said. “I think like any team that you’re forming, you’re trying to get the chemistry and you need reps to do that.