Miami Heat forward Derrick Jones Jr. (5) drives the ball around LA Clippers guard Lou Williams (23) (Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports)
In the ever-dynamic world of basketball, few narratives are as captivating as a player’s homecoming. “Rook 1,” aka Josh Richardson has found his way back home in a move that has rekindled excitement and hope among Miami Heat fans.
Richardson was traded for Jimmy Butler back in 2019, and after four years of being removed, he’s coming back as not only a beloved icon, but as a seamless fit to the group.
Seeing him back in a Heat jersey is sure to bring back nostalgia from the pre-Butler days, but it also arises the question; why stop there?