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Why drafting Lauri Markkanen makes sense for the Miami Heat

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With the NBA draft just under two weeks away, rumors and speculation on what the Miami Heat will do have already been formulating. There have been talks of moving up in the draft, or trading the pick for a superstar. However, if they decide to stay put, there is a need at power forward which could be addressed.

This past season, the Heat started Luke Babbitt at the power forward position for 55 games. Although he did a decent job at spreading the floor with his ability to shoot the 3, he wasn’t particularly a difference maker and, when his shot wasn’t falling, was a liability.