Heat's Draft Gems and Busts | NBA News

The Miami Heat’s draft history is a rollercoaster of hits and misses, shaped by star departures that forced them to dig for diamonds in the rough. Bam Adebayo, a 14th pick in 2017, became a franchise cornerstone and All-Star, while Tyler Herro (13th in 2019) rose to All-Star status. But not every gem shined—Bol Bol (44th) fizzled out, and Precious Achiuwa (2020) was traded before making an impact. Recent picks like Nikola Jović (2022) are still finding their footing, while Jaime Jaquez Jr. (2023) flashed promise before being dealt. The 2024 class saw Kel’el Ware and Nikola Ðjurišić traded early, leaving Miami’s fu...