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As we inch closer and closer to fall (you already took a sip of a Pumpkin Spice something, I know it), we can feel the optimism spreading within the basketball world.
The offseason is full of transactions, moves to improve, and swings to make things … fit. That’s the key word. Context, opportunity and how a new acquisition works within what a team does will end up defining how well a transaction ends up being.
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It’s easy to view moves in a vacuum. Teams need to acquire talent to fit a need, talent needs an opportunity to work, etc. But my curiosity always forces me to dig a little deeper: Maybe adding this player did not address every weakness a team has, but how did it make them stronger? What can teams do with these additions that they could not do last year?
So with that in mind, I present to you my six pack of underrated fits with NBA training camps opening later this month.
Klay Thompson to Miami
This is less about Klay Thompson returning to All-Star form, less about Klay being Ray Allen to Miami 2.0, and more about the fit between the human, the player and the franchise. It’s clear Thompson wants to compete at a high level, and the Heat are always going to work to compete at a high level, especially after cashing in their chips to get Giannis Antetokounmpo. Erik Spoelstra has a knack for understanding his roster, knowing where his team needs to go and getting the most out of his roster. It feels like a natural meeting of the minds.
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It’s not hard to imagine how Thompson, one of the greatest 3-point shooters of all time, will help Miami when it comes to spacing. But Thompson is not just a great shooter, he’s a movement shooter and a willing shooter. For the Heat, that can open up the playbook. Giannis will always draw the attention of a defense, but Thompson gives them someone who can be used in different actions as a threat when he’s off the board. If you don’t believe me, wait until the first time Klay makes four-plus 3s in Miami and listen to the crowd.
Many will point to the defensive end of the floor, point to his age and point at me. What I will say in response is, with Andrew…
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Author : Steve Jones
Publish date : 2026-09-01 16:14:00
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