Q: Ella, as long as we continue to shoot 24 percent, teams are going to continue to zone us and force us to shoot threes. Never mind signing another quality player. How about a guy who can shoot a 3-pointer — Barry, Deerfield Beach.
A: Alternatively, the Heat could have both if they get a release from Terry Rozier’s contract, or at least have the right to waive him. They’ll need both, as Kyle Weir struggled again on Tuesday night and still won’t get a chance against Nikola Jovic. So the Heat’s current power rotation is basically Bam Adebayo or Bust. As for three-pointers, first of all the Heat didn’t get up enough, and when they did get up, they were lacking. Simone Fontecchio hasn’t done that since the first month of the season, so it’s not just Norman Powell or a bust. The Heat need Tyler Herro to find his three-point shooting ability. Otherwise, help is necessary, if not necessary.
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Q: Well, that didn’t last long. It seems that the prince has turned into a frog again. What happened to the team we were enjoying a 130 point game just a few weeks ago? How does Miami solve this problem? – Jerry, Miami.
A: Through shooting and defense. The NBA is not a gimmick league. Yes, unique twists can help in a short time. But you have to shoot. You have to defend. That’s the easiest, and the Heat haven’t been very good at either this past week.
Question: Is Tyler Herro not a good fit for the Heat? He’s back and we’re bad again. He still scored, but we weren’t winning, or it didn’t look the same. Can’t those two things be true at the same time: He’s a great player and we’re better off without him? – Jim, Mooresville, NC
A: Or are the Heat trying to impose a system that doesn’t suit the players? Tyler Herro has been around long enough and done enough that he should have a say in the process. The purpose of coaching is to maximize your players. Taylor is back now, so maximize it.