There's no doubt Spoelstra means what he says as the Heat re-signed Highsmith this past offseason as he emerged as a top defensive stalwart and this season has shown him guarding the best players in the league. Tucker played with Miami from 2021-2022.

Q: Jimmy Butler as the point guard late in his career is like what LeBron James has done for the Lakers. If only he accepts that role fully, and lets Erik Spoelstra integrate the young guys that they continue to develop.