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NBA Free Agency: Options for Paul Millsap after Atlanta Hawks’ comments

By Maxwell Ogden

Apr 24, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) signs autographs before a game against the Washington Wizards in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 24, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) signs autographs before a game against the Washington Wizards in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 12, 2017; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic (center) greets Heat center Hassan Whiteside (left) and Heat guard Wayne Ellington (right) during a timeout in the second half against the Washington Wizards at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 110-102. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Miami Heat

The Miami Heat have an All-NBA point guard in Goran Dragic and a dominant rim protector in Hassan Whiteside. Dragic specializes in running the pick and roll, and Whiteside is becoming a nightly threat for 20 points, 10 rebounds, and three blocks.

In essence, Paul Millsap signing with Miami would mean facing the pressure of stepping in for Chris Bosh and enjoying the blessing of joining an established culture.

A core of Dragic, Millsap, and Whiteside would give Miami an immediate opportunity to return to the postseason. With the guidance and leadership of head coach Erik Spoelstra, it stands to reason that the Heat could take their success even further.

Spoelstra led a roster flush with players on prove-it deals to 41 wins in 2016-17, and has a strong track record both with and without the Big Three.

In Miami, Millsap would be joining a culture that’s about accountability, defense, and teamwork. He’d also be playing with a point guard who can both score and set him up, and a center who can alleviate pressure on both ends of the floor.

If Pat Riley can surround the Dragic, Millsap, and Whiteside trio with the ideal complementary talent, this could be a dangerous team in the Eastern Conference.

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