Without a doubt, the Miami Heat’s depth has been their biggest story. Before the season, Zach Lowe said Miami’s depth worried him. But now, Tyler Herro is a runaway favorite for Sixth Man of the Year. Caleb Martin may be the best player on a two-way contract ever. Max Strus and Gabe Vincent have taken leaps from middling seasons last year.
And yet, the Heat still need Jimmy Butler to deliver to give themselves the best chance to make it to the Finals for the second time in three seasons.
It’s easy to blame Butler for Miami’s loss last night to the Atlanta Hawks.