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SHENZHEN, CHINA – OCTOBER 12: #11 Avery Bradley of the Los Angeles Lakers in action during a preseason game as part of 2019 NBA Global Games China at Shenzhen Universiade Center on October 12, 2019 in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. (Photo by Stringer/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
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SHENZHEN, CHINA – OCTOBER 12: #11 Avery Bradley of the Los Angeles Lakers in action during a preseason game as part of 2019 NBA Global Games China at Shenzhen Universiade Center on October 12, 2019 in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. (Photo by Stringer/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
Avery Bradley opted out of his player option with the 2020 NBA champions Los Angeles Lakers this offseason. The 30-year-old guard decided to take his talents to the Miami Heat in hopes of a better role.
Bradley recently spoke about the reason he chose the Heat for the next destination in his career.
“I always felt like if I ever got an opportunity to play here, I would fit in perfect. Once the opportunity presented itself, I knew I would take advantage of it. I’m excited because I do feel like I’m a perfect fit. We all know what it means to be a Miami Heat player — the passion, the dedication it takes to be a part of this culture.
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“I think our team is going to be really good. I’m excited to be part of Miami and part of a great culture like this. I felt wanted.”
Over the years, Miami have proved to be a likeable destination for free agents. It the winning mentality that attracts agent along with the favorable living conditions.
Although Bradley decided to sit out of the NBA Bubble, he had a solid regular season. Bradley averaged 8.6 points per game while playing nearly 25 minutes per game. Moreover, Bradley’s ability to defend well is something that never goes out of style.
The Heat will be at least hoping to make it back to the NBA Finals in the 2020-21 NBA Finals. Adding Bradley to their roster certainly will improve their chances to achieve that goal.
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Are the Miami Heat one of the top title contenders in the East?
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LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 18: Jimmy Butler enters at the 67th NBA All-Star Game: Team LeBron Vs. Team Stephen at Staples Center on February 18, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)
After a fairy tale run in the 2020 postseason, the Heat have established themselves as serious contenders for the NBA title. Additionally, last season they were taken lightly by their oppoenets which gave the Heat an advantage.
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Regardless of that, they have the talents to make it back to the NBA Finals with their current roster. Two of their young stars in Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro will only improve this season. Adding Jimmy Butler to that mix, the Heat have a great recipe for success.
But what are your thoughts on the current Heat roster? Do they have what it takes to repeat their phenomenal 2020 postseason run?
