"You know that new offensive approach everyone keeps raving about? The one that feels like it has already changed what's possible for the Heat this season? Well, as innovative as it appears for them, it's actually modeled off of the Memphis Grizzlies' approach from last season. In fact, Spoelstra and his staff actually consulted with former Grizzlies assistant Noah LaRoche before installing the motion-based offense, per ESPN's Brian Windhorst."
"Memphis was a bulldozer with this approach last season-until suddenly it wasn't. The Grizzlies skidded uncontrollably in the second half, eventually firing then-coach Taylor Jenkins (and LaRoche) with just nine games remaining in hopes of turning things around. Miami shouldn't be as fearful of a free-fall, though, because the personnel seem much better suited to support this system. Miami's egalitarian approach emphasizes the depth of this roster and helps cover up the lack of a ball-dominant star."
Erik Spoelstra and his staff installed a motion-based offensive system after consulting former Memphis assistant Noah LaRoche. The scheme mirrors the Grizzlies' prior-season approach that initially excelled before a late-season collapse led to coach and staff firings. The offense prioritizes pace, player movement and ball movement while de-emphasizing mismatch hunting and pick-and-roll staples. That shift reduced touches for Memphis star Ja Morant and contributed to internal friction. Miami's roster lacks a single ball-dominant star, possesses deeper rotation options, and benefits from strong coaching, factors that should better align personnel to sustain the egalitarian motion offense. Tyler Herro could find cleaner scoring opportunities upon return from injury.
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