Some NBA trades don't require hindsight to be fully evaluated. The Miami Heat's bargain deal for Norman Powell this offseason was clearly one of them. It was obvious even then that the Heat had a big steal, and it's only grown more evident since.
The move could not have come at a better time, since the loss of Tyler Herro to ankle surgery threatened to derail Miami's season before it even started. With Powell in Herro's place, though, this backcourt doesn't really have to miss a beat. Powell just produced at a near-All-Star level in a similar setup last season (carrying the Los Angeles Clippers while Kawhi Leonard was out), and he could be just as good in a revamped Heat offense that better caters to his strengths.