I mean, the downvotes tell the story. “Widely regarded as a top 4 seed” is patently false.

Here were the storylines for the Heat all summer….

“Heat fail to acquire Dame and fail the off-season.”

“Heat don’t make any moves and lose 2 Finals starters.”

“Heat have no assets.”

“They may not be a play in team with these losses and failure to bring in more talent.”

Check Marc Spears, Kevin O’Connor, Bleacher Report or any of the guys with national shows save for maybe Nick Wright.

So wholesome 🥹

Several national media basketball guys said they may not even be a play in team because they “lost 2 starters” from their finals team. Several. This year’s Heat team is significantly deeper.

With 9 different starting lineups, the most in the young NBA season

It’s wild how smart he is - always in the right spot, provides great rim pressure and playing great defense…and now splashing 3’s down? Our rook cooks.

He was EXCELLENT last night. Great energy. We need him to keep doing that more, he was a sight to behold

Ummm…you guys should check out Jacquez. He is seriously balling.

You guys gotta see the after game hug. Heartwarming

Strus playing most minutes on the team 🥹 Cavs fans - how’s he doing? I enjoyed cheering for him on the Heat for years

Holy moly, what a shootout

Brady Hawk posted it, so good

Good defense on Demar. Zach looked passive and disengaged most of the game

Hope he stays starting, he’s just been too good. He works seamlessly with Bam

He’s out the ball on the floor since college, but he’s put work into improving that part of his game and play making.

He used to shoot like 85% 3’s, on some nights now it’s 65% (can’t recall the exact percentages). Just a lot more versatility. He also isn’t getting played off the floor on defense with a horrible whistle - that was a big part of his limited time, too

Seemingly automatic from 3 and the passing has been top notch. He opens up so much for everyone else. Should truly be a top MIP candidate.

Even 2020 Duncan didn’t have all this in his bag.

So what’s on his neck? It was a nude band aid of sorts when he played the Heat.

Wait. The best is that they call a TO and he’s still practicing his sky hook, amusing himself, on the way to the bench. That man enjoys himself out there. Pure joy

WITHOUT QUESTION, he needs consideration for 1st or 2nd team all rookie.

Dude has IT. So composed, always makes the right play and has been locking dudes down! 🔥

He should stop taking so many 3’s. He has a few moves that are unguardable, DO THOSE.

Look at Strus, man. So inspirational.