Providence point guard Devin Carter could be a backcourt target because he exudes Heat culture.
The Miami Heat began their offseason early following a heartbreaking first-round loss to the Boston Celtics. With Jimmy Butler and Terry Rozier both injured, they never had a chance and lost in five games.
As they prepare for the next season, their first destination will be the approaching 2024 NBA Draft.
The Heat will enter the draft with the 15th and 43rd overall picks, respectively. Pat Riley, the team’s president, will be looking for another draft success following the spectacular debut season of youngster Jaime Jacquez Jr. this year.
There were rumors that the Heat would end up trading the pick in the event of a Donovan Mitchell trade. However, with that looking less of a reality, here’s who the Heat should target in the draft with their two picks.
15th Pick: Devin Carter, PG – Providence.
Devin Carter might be the highest-rated prospect on the Heat Culture rankings. It’s not a surprise since the Providence point guard is the son of former Miami point guard Anthony Carter.
The junior guard is coming off a Big East Player of the Year season, where he led his team in points, rebounds, assists, and steals as well.
Carter’s biggest strength on offense is his finishing. He may not have the best bb handles, but he’s an explosive athlete with crafty finishing, which is how he shot 65 percent at the rim this season. The 22-year-old isn’t afraid to get physical on drives and draw contact. He averaged 5.2 free throws per game, the third-most in his conference, and shot 75 percent at the line.
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