?Dame?s Really the Piece?: Hours Before Heat?s Elimination Game, Renowned Analyst Dissects Damian Lillard?s Prospects With Jimmy Butler

All eyes are set on Miami Heat. Hours from now, the odds-defying Miami side will lock horns against Denver in a win-or-go-home matchup. If the Heat is destined to go home without a ring after coming this far, they will have to make key additions to the roster for the next season. Interestingly, Trail Blazers’ centerpiece, Damian Lillard, had earlier remarked that he is open to joining Miami next season. Seemingly, every other hoops aficionado is now discussing Lillard’s prospects with Jimmy Butler.

Recently, a bunch of analysts delved into the question, ‘Does Miami need to go star hunting if they lose tonight?’ They indeed think that the Heat will have to bring in some talent if things go wrong for them in Game 5. Unsurprisingly, Damian Lillard took center stage in the conversation.

Analysts dive deeper into Damian Lillard’s prospects in Miami Heat

When Damian Lillard let loose that he doesn’t mind catching a Miami flight, crew members of ESPN’s Keshawn, JWill & Max?spoke at length about Dame’s hypothetical move. Then, host Jay Williams stated that Lillard might be teasing about his future, as has usually been the case. Besides, he pointed out that Dame won’t care what others have to say about his choices. Jay Williams, however, couldn’t help but speak at length about Dame Dolla’s future.

In a recent episode of their podcast, Williams told that the Portland Trail Blazers should honor Damian Lillard if he ever requests a trade. Moreover, Williams and the crew added that Lillard will be a valuable fit in Miami, which according to them is short of a role player who can shoot and defend. For minutes, the famed analysts examined which player is the ‘last piece of the jigsaw’ for Jimmy Butler and Co.

In a move to conclude the analysis, Max Kellerman said, “Dame Lillard makes all the sense in the world man.” In response, “Dame’s really the piece,”? added Jay Williams. Earlier, when Williams gave the NBA world a reality check about Dame Dolla’s future, Kellerman clearly suggested that Miami would be perfect for Dame.

Damian Lillard and the Heat culture

Damian Lillard’s unique mindset and unquestionable loyalty to his team led Max Kellerman to suggest that Dame can live up to the famous ‘Heat Culture.’ As Kellerman puts it, Lillard will be in perfect sync with the culture endorsed by Pat Riley, Erik Spoelstra, and Jimmy Butler.

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Damian Lillard’s trip to Miami is a thing of the future. For now, the Heat has a far more important task at hand. As the Heat has overcome all the odds to come this far, hoops buffs will have faith in Miami hoping they can bounce back against Denver. If it happens, the Heat will complete the best underdog story in NBA history. If not, a great talent like Damian Lillard will have to join Miami to keep the Heat culture alive.

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