Miami Heat: 2015 Draft Revisited -- Justise not better? | Five on the Floor

The Miami Heat picked 10th in the NBA Draft in 2015, and no one thought Justise Winslow would slide to them. But he did. And they took him over Devin Booker. Ethan, Alex and Greg review the thinking at the time, and discuss what could have been.
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[@marcel4002]

Looking back at all the former draft picks makes me realize we seem to do a little better with overlooked talent than with the touted draft pics. No slight to the front office. Drafting is hard. You never really know what you're gonna get. Go Heat!

[@JohnBurgundy]

It’s because the Heat love to play players out of position

[@ricardotejeda6530]

Text messages exist where I told my friends that Point Justice was a top 5 pg in the league. We still have a basketball thread going and they bring that up at least once every season.

[@KeepThoseEyesOpen]

First of all, Ethan, you’re a savage. Second, it was unfortunate that it didn’t work out with Justise. He had his moments when he went off against Lebrons Lakers for example, giving us a bit of hope that he finally was able to figure it out and get in a groove. I thought it could have worked out even when Butler arrived but like you guys said maybe more in a bench role. But it’s an interesting question whether he would have been able to play with Jimmy because we’re still asking these questions but with Tyler.

[@Mr.Nyashty]

I liked Stanley more he would’ve maybe panned out differently if we got him through the door day one.

[@juliawhitehall]

The thing about it is Winslow was looking like he finally turned the corner the first couple of games when Jimmy was there but unfortunately got hurt again and was never the same. It was later revealed that winslow's mental state wasn't right everysince he broke his hand I'm his rookie year .Spo had to literally call his family to help him from drowning in depression .

[@QbaLibre1]

Omg. I remember going to the Grant Long Camp. Tony showed up a few times. Old school

[@Mac2Mon]

The fact that DJJ managed to get himself back to the finals as a starter & Justice is in the GLeague shows what a huge miss he was by the Heat on character alone; not even judging his skill set

[@EmoryRicks]

I think the expectations were just too high for Winslow. I think if all things maxed out on Winslow he was Ron Artest as his ceiling. But ideally he was Tony Allen. I think was fit for the Caleb Martin role

[@Mr.Nyashty]

Stings because he could’ve still be on this roster especially when they converted him to point with this smallish lineup . That’s the type player we need now .

[@tsoler22]

can't wait for you guys to break down the willie burton draft. exciting stuff

[@Mr.Nyashty]

Point guard Justice Winslow is what I believe S.Castle floor is at . Reason why I’m ok with losing Duncan and Herro to get em . We can find another shooter like a Duncan and Tyler is more streaky then knockdown .

[@EmoryRicks]

I had Booker follow by Oubre and Rozier on my top to get player as I pat myself on the back. However I thought the Heat were was gonna target Bobby Portis

[@TheACL24]

I wanted Devin Booker 🥱 and i will die on that hill!

[@Tobe-rt5ru]

Dont know if im pulling this out the ass but i couldve sworn pat had a sitdown with dbook back in 15 about taking over the mantle at the 2, can ethan clarify if thats a false memory lol

[@juliawhitehall]

Pat Riley gives a separate speech to each prospect .I'm sure he told miles Turner he can come in and learn from Chris bosh .The biggest part about booker being as good as he was is pheonix handing the keys over to him early wins and loses didn't matter .