NBA Rumors: Miami Heat Thrilled with Addition of Point Guard Norris Cole

NBA Rumors: Miami Heat Thrilled with Addition of Point Guard Norris Cole

When the Miami Heat approached draft night, the team had an obvious hole at the point guard position that needed to be plugged.

However, the club was armed with just one pick (no. 31), and after seeing Boston College point guard Reggie Jackson go to Oklahoma City at no. 24, they knew that they couldn't afford to sit back and take a chance.

The club was able to successfully move up three spots and into the back end of the first round in a trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves that netted them their man in Norris Cole.

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According to Tom Haberstroh of ESPN's Miami Heat Index, the club couldn't be more thrilled with their selection, and the team feels that Cole fits perfectly with the current roster.

Although Cole didn't receive much love on draft day, he was one of the crop's biggest sleepers, and Miami is reportedly intrigued by his defensive prowess and extraordinary speed.

Mario Chalmers may price himself out of Miami's market with his impending free agency, and it's very possible that Cole winds up as the starting point guard for the Heat next season.

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