PHOENIX (AP) — Goran Dragic was an All-Star just two seasons ago. Miami coach Erik Spoelstra hasn’t forgotten.
The 12-year veteran might come off the bench for the Heat these days, but he’s still capable of putting up big numbers and making big baskets. That was on full display Thursday night when Dragic scored 20 of his 25 points in the second half to push the Miami Heat past the Phoenix Suns 124-108.
“It’s a great luxury for us to bring an All-Star talent, in his prime still, off the bench,” Spoelstra said. “I don’t take for that granted.