Miami Heat- They are doomed if there's no reliable additions with P.J. Tucker leaving.
Is he that impactful to the Heat? I doubt that. The team have enough in that position to cover his departure. Let's not also forget that they drafted a 6' 11" guy Nikola Jović. That's younger and taller than him so I think they are still good even if they are not very active in the trades yet.
Of course he was. Tucker though getting old, he is a just a perfect player in his own game.
Is he that impactful that the Heat will be "doomed" without a replacement? His stats doesn't support a "yes" answer. I think the team will be alright and remain a contender in the East with their current roster.
A huge inexperienced rookie is nothing compared to a veteran like Tucker with many years in the playoffs including his championship experience.
Careful not to judge someone early when you have not even seen him play with the team yet.
The guy is just too tough, a good passer who can also set up plays, he can defend and he can shoot. I expect Miami to look for a reliable replacement in his position.
Why would the Heat let him go in the first place if he's really that good as you describe. I can give him the assist but his other numbers look average for a power forward to be honest.
Toughness, screens, defense and contesting shots cannot be found in the stats. Miami Heat may have drafted a young big man but it's a whole new level when it comes to the playoffs.
Personally if I am Miami's manager, I cannot match Philly's offer too. Tucker might be worth $11 million next season and perhaps in the 2023-2024 too but it is hard to commit with that amount in 3 years contract due to his age. But I cannot call Daryl Morey's offer absurd knowing they spent more years together with James Harden. And Embiid wants Tucker too.
We can just agree to disagree with each other but I doubt Miami Heat reaches conference finals again with its current remaining roster. They need another reliable additions.
