2017 NBA Draft: How Markelle Fultz would impact every lottery team

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Dec 20, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat forward Justise Winslow (20) dribbles the ball during the first half against the Orlando Magic at American Airlines Arena. The Magic defeated the Heat in a double overtime 136-130. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

Miami Heat – 0.5% Chance of Winning Lottery

The Miami Heat winning the lottery from 14th would be the most Pat Riley thing ever — from atop the tanking race to almost making the playoffs to capturing Fultz.

It would still take Erik Spoelstra and company a few seasons to let their guys develop, but Miami would be set from adding Fultz. He, along with Justice Winslow, Hassan Whiteside, Josh Richardson, and a rejuvenated Dion Waiters would be a killer good time to watch next season.

Another benefit of adding Fultz, aside from cementing Riley as more of a Godfather than we even thought, would be providing a long-term answer to Goran Dragic. Already 30, Dragic doesn’t have too many years left operating as a dominant lead guard.

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Additionally, Fultz would get to learn from two coaching legends and one of the craftiest point guards in the league. Fultz to Miami might be the darkest timeline, but it also might be the most fun outcome of the bunch.

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