Make no mistake, the Miami Heat reserves haven’t been the primary topic of conversation so far this preseason — it’s been Kyle Lowry, and rightfully so. His point-of-attack defense, dynamic playmaking, supreme court vision and off-ball spacing, among other traits, have been transcendent in his three preseason games. Lowry’s accumulated 22 assists in 60 minutes and is making life easier for the rest of the Heat offense, which will translate into the regular season.
But outside of Miami’s presumed starting lineup — Lowry, Jimmy Butler, Duncan Robinson, PJ Tucker and Bam Adebayo — what else have we seen through its first four preseason contests?