2023-06-05 13:47:00
1-1 against Denver, back in Florida on Wednesday night, everything is going pretty well for the Heat. And if Miami has its head right in the NBA Finals, we know one who smiles in front of his TV and who could see himself spending next season in black, white and red. Great leader in the recent history of the Florida franchise, Goran Dragić would put his last shots there before a deserved retirement under the sun.
While he no longer has a lot of oil in the engine, Goran Dragić hopes to be given one last chance to tread the NBA floors… and not just anywhere. Passed through Miami between 2015 and 2021, the Dragon would see himself back in South Beach before sinking a peaceful retirement there.
“If I’m thinking of ending my career, it’s obviously going to be in Miami. It’s at my house.” – Goran Dragic
Not much of a surprise given Goran’s recent success with the Heat and given his advanced age. The Slovenian had the best years of his career in Florida, with a selection to the All-Star Game in 2018, an appearance in the NBA Finals in the bubble, and he finally lacked only a ring to complete the trophy cabinet of the 2017 European Champion.
Since then it’s a little less beautiful since the leader had half a season in Toronto before wandering from franchise to franchise, without really finding either a team or a role that suits him. Last stopover? The Milwaukee Bucks, where he was content with crumbs whether in the regular season or during the Daims’ short post-season this year.
Question on the other hand: does Miami… want Goran Dragić to end his career in Vice City? From a sporting point of view, we doubt that the G is a priority for Pat Riley, especially when we see what Max Strus or Gabe Vincent are capable of doing, backed by a Kyle Lowry still under contract. On the other hand, from a Heat Culture point of view, Dragić back at home is a move that would not be meaningless. The guy knows the house and would not make waves in the event of low playing time, he has already been coached by Spoelstra and could still help if called upon. Finally, the retirement of Udonis Haslem therefore releases the spot designated fictitious job in the locker room of the Kaseya Center.
There, right away, Coach Spo and Uncle Riley surely have other things in mind than a possible signing of the veteran this summer. The vet believes in it hard as iron and is only waiting for one thing… to be able to play a few matches with his honesty at heart before sunbathing in Miami Beach with a Heat jersey in his name, like in the good old days.
Source : BasketNews
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