TurnUpTheHeat
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Napier is a roleplayer.
He won't suddenly become an allstar. He was probably a borderline 1st/2nd round pick.
But his true value was in the Lebron factor. LBJ wants to play with him.
If the HEAT drafted a "semi-reach" in the first round + resign Lebron = WIN FOR HEAT.
If the HEAT drafted a safer choice in the first round + Lebron walks = LOSS FOR HEAT.
In that context, it was a great pick for Miami and an A+
Now, if Lebron suddenly changes his mind, then its probably nothing more than a C+ grade.
If James leaves then they will be mediocre at best regardless of who was picked yesterday, and IMO that includes Wiggins right on down the line.
Riley made the only pick that he could make.
Personally I see him as Norris Cole II, but Shabazz is a better natural shooter.
Most players that spend 4 years in college aren't that great or they wouldn't have spent 4 years in college.
What he does bring is big game experience/confidence as an NBA rookie, so for the Heat that could be a big plus.