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Cole Swider: Pistons

There are or have been a lot of guys who had a career in the NBA who did little else other than shoot very well. Those type of guys need to be lucky to join the very few top defensive contending teams that are good enough to cover up the shooter's deficiencies while highly valuing that one skill for certain plays/situations.
 
shandeezy7 said:
The Heat lost Strus and Vincent this off-season. The Lillard situation is still up in the air, but as of now, there’s room in the backcourt rotation.
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How does that apply to Swider?
 
CuseFaninVT said:
He’s asking because Cole isn’t a guard.
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That's true, but I suppose I consider him more of a backcourt guy than a frontcourt guy due to his skillset. And I think if a trade for Lillard happens, it could free up more space in the rotation depending on what they have to give up to acquire him.
 
RF2044 said:
Swider would appear to have a real opportunity in Miami. They don't hesitate to play role players, and place a premium on shooters.

Would be great to see him land in their rotation.
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Yeah they have made a living off finding roles for undrafted guys. Cole isn't as mobile as Strus but ultimately could be used similar to him on offense. His defense is still an issue among other things but if there is a team that's found ways to maximize specialists- Miami is it.
 
Orangezoo said:
Yeah they have made a living off finding roles for undrafted guys. Cole isn't as mobile as Strus but ultimately could be used similar to him on offense. His defense is still an issue among other things but if there is a team that's found ways to maximize specialists- Miami is it.
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As a Knicks fan, I'm not overjoyed to see another outside sniper on the Heat. But I'll have to suck it up if it means success for Cole. Great young man.
 
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