Welcome To Miami Norman Powell!

Do you believe in miracles?! Because being a Miami Heat fan right now feels exactly like holding out for one. Imagine one of your loved ones being in a coma what would you do? Would you pull the plug and move on? Or would you keep praying, day and night, hoping for the moment they open their eyes and come back to you?

That’s the emotional rollercoaster we’re on as Heat fans. We didn’t get Kevin Durant. We didn’t land Damian Lillard. Giannis? Nope. Bradley Beal? Nah. Donovan Mitchell? I wish. But you know what? We did get Norman Powell, and no, that’s not sarcasm. That’s a straight-up win for this team.

Norman Powell is a bucket. Plain and simple. This man can shoot the three like it’s nothing, break defenders down with his handles, and finish strong at the rim. Offense has been a glaring weakness for us over the last couple of years, and Powell immediately helps fix that. He brings a scoring punch off the bench or possibly even in the starting lineup depending on the rotation. However Spo decides to use him, he’s going to make his presence felt from day one.

Of course, with any gain comes some loss, and this one stings because Kevin Love is gone. Yes, he was clearly in the twilight of his career, but he was a perfect veteran presence in that locker room. He knew his role, played hard, and embraced everything about Heat Culture. He’ll be deeply missed not just for what he did on the court, but for what he brought to the team off it. Utah just doesn’t seem like the right fit for a guy like K-Love. If I were him, I’d take that check and ride off into the sunset. No shame in calling it a career after all he’s accomplished.

Still, Miami will always love you, Kev. You’re one of us now.

So here we are, maybe not the miracle we prayed for, but a step in the right direction. And sometimes, miracles come in the form of unexpected blessings. Let’s ride.