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By Anne Erickson
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There is so much excitement about the Miami Heat landing Giannis Antetokounmpo that it's almost unreal. This writer even has a friend who is now a die-hard Heat fan, because, as he puts it, "Where Giannis goes, I go."
So, going into the NBA draft, the Heat were already in a good place. Their fans were already pretty happy.
But they still came through with a stellar draft selection, and that's good news for the franchise and Antetokounmpo.
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The Heat picked Ryan Conwell with their No. 37 overall pick in the draft. Ben Golliver of ESPN gives the team a B+ for the choice.
"There was never any doubt what Miami's top priority would be after landing Giannis Antetokounmpo in a blockbuster trade: outside shooting," he says. "The Heat ranked 14th in 3-point attempts and 11th in efficiency last season, but they sent guard Tyler Herro to Milwaukee in the trade and could lose Norman Powell in free agency. Conwell, 22, showed that he can hit shots in any gym during a circuitous college career."
My Take: Heat Prove They Mean Business With Ryan Conwell Pick
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If outside shooting was the Heat's priority, they couldn't have picked a better guy than Conwell. He ended his college career as a 37.6% shooter outside the 3-point line.
At 6'4", he's a decent size for his position. His ability to take 3s and make them will be incredibly important to the Heat. Watching his college footage, he takes risks on 3s, but not stupid ones, and often, those risks pay off.
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So, the Heat have a stellar lineup going into the new season. They should have a real chance for a playoff run.
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