If I am the Miami Heat’s General Manager and looking for a Bargain bin free agent, then I’m looking at Gary Payton II. This goes especially when it comes to a team like the Miami Heat, who struggle with defending smaller guards and specifically at the point of attack on defense.
Payton would be a perfect fit with Miami. He might be a top 5 on-ball defender in the league.
Yes, I know, that is quite the statement to make but I think it’s true. Payton has really quick hands and plays bigger than he is being at 6’3″.