When the HEAT traded for Trevor Ariza in mid-March, a lot was made about him being a perfect fit for the team. And well, that has proven to be true over the past month and a half.
Since making his debut on March 19, Ariza ranks third on the squad with 57 deflections and a plus-4.3 net rating. Oh yeah, his on/off metrics are pretty impressive too:
“His versatility is so critical for this team. It’s not underrated at all for us…he just unlocks so much of our versatility,” Erik Spoelstra said. “And then offensively, he just knows how to play off of people.